Module VIII Session I: Blue, Green and Nature 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: Exploring the Blue Economy
• Elements of the Blue Economy
• Challenges to the Blue Economy
• Benefits of the Blue Economy
• Rwanda's Blue Economy Potential
• Global Frameworks for the Blue Economy
• Regional Blue Economy Policies and Frameworks
Topic 2: Financing the Blue Economy
• The Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles
• The Blue Finance Guidance Framework
• Blue Bonds and Blue Loans
◦ The Seychelles: World's First Sovereign Blue Bond Issuer
• Opportunities for Innovation in Rwanda