Module V: Climate Risk and Climate Finance

Started: 11th May 2026
Effort: 45 minutes
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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