Module V: Climate Risk and Climate Finance
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Understand what sustainable finance is (origins and evolutions).
Understand the role that finance plays in sustainable development.
Have an understanding of the global standard and frameworks guiding sustainability.
Understand ESG in the context of banking.
Be aware of the Rwanda ESG guiding principles.
Have an understanding of the Rwandan regulatory landscape on sustainability.
The following topics will be covered in this module:
Topic 1: Introduction to Climate Finance and Climate Risks
• Why Care About Climate Change?
• Types of Climate Risks
Topic 2: Climate-Related Financial Opportunities
• Climate Change Adaptation and Climate Change Mitigation
◦ African Trends in Climate Finance
• Innovative Financial Products and Instruments to Drive Climate Action
◦ Climate Finance by Instruments and Use in 2021/22
• Role of Banks in Rwanda's Climate Goals
◦ National Development Banks (NDBs) as a Key Climate Finance Player
• Public-Private Partnerships and Blended Finance
Topic 3: Implementing Climate Risk Management
• Climate Risk Assessment Tools and Models
• Climate Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing Framework
◦ Climate Scenario Analysis Implementation Process
• Regulatory Outlook on Climate-Related Disclosures and Standards (International)
◦ Regulatory Outlook on Climate-Related Disclosures and Standards (Local)
• NBR's Response to Climate Risk