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Introduction to Sustainable Finance

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Syllabus

Learning Objectives Describe, understand and discuss current developments and trends in the area of sustainable finance;Distinguish between different types of sustainable finance products and relevant eligibility criteria;Discuss opportunities, challenges, and enabling conditions for countries to benefit from growing sustainable investment opportunities; Identify opportunities for the public and private sectors to issue green bonds and green loans;Apply sustainable finance mechanisms to a real-life investment case study.

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5.0 rating, based on 4 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Abdulaziz Andaya
    Abdulaziz Andaya @abdulazizandaya
    2
    The lectures are quite complete and comprehensive, but the Certificates are of low quality resolution.
  • Profile image for Sir Marshal Muvhuni
    Sir Marshal Muvhuni
    1
    A must for any finance pro. Clear, future-focused, and essential for understanding ESG's real-world impact. Vital knowledge.
  • Profile image for Syaiful Ramadhan
    Syaiful Ramadhan
    The Introduction to Sustainable Finance course is a valuable and timely resource for policymakers, financial professionals, and sustainability advocates seeking to understand the fundamentals of green finance. Its structured approach, real-world examples, and flexible design make it an effective tool for raising awareness and building capacity in sustainable finance globally. With minor updates to technical requirements and added interactive elements, it could further enhance its impact and reach.
  • Patel Navdipkumar
    2
    I really enjoyed the online course. I thought it was well planned and layed out, easy for me to follow. The work load was just enough, so i could finish everything with enough time, learn about the topics and not feel over loaded and rushed.

    Overall I really like this class because all lectures, assignments, and tests are straight forward. A couple things I dislike about the class are that there should be more opportunities for extra credit and it would be awesome if the final was an objective essay about what we have learned in this class or what we like about the class. I believe that I have more knowledge about ocean, weather, and marine lives and hopefully, I can use them in real life.
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