Module VIII Session II: Green Technology and Innovation
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: Green Technology Solutions
• Green Technology Landscape Overview
◦ Africa's private climate finance is also mostly concentrated...
◦ Critical minerals
◦ Clean energy deployment reached new heights in 2023
◦ The growth story of Electric Vehicles (EVs) continues
• Agrigreen Technology Solutions
• Fintech for Sustainability
• Digital Platforms for Carbon and Impact Tracking
Topic 2: Rwanda's Green Technology Ecosystem
• Examples of Local Green Technology Innovations
• Barriers to Scale and Financing