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The Finance of Climate Change

EDHEC Business School

The Finance of Climate Change MOOC offers a comprehensive exploration of the impact of climate change on the economy and provides essential knowledge on how businesses, financial intermediaries, and investors can navigate the transition towards a low-carbon economy. This course covers topics such as the financial risks and opportunities associated with climate change, green securities, project finance for clean energy, and the role of financial intermediaries in addressing climate change.

Participants will delve into concepts such as the shadow price of carbon, green bonds, financing cleantech start-ups, and the implications of climate change for banks and insurers. Through engaging modules and quizzes, learners will gain a solid understanding of the finance of climate change and the strategies available for companies and investors to align with sustainable practices in the evolving economic landscape.

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The Finance of Climate Change
Course Modules

The course comprises modules covering financial risks and opportunities of climate change, green securities and specialized investors, project finance for clean energy, and the role of financial intermediaries in addressing climate change.

Financial Risks and Opportunities of Climate Change

The first module delves into the financial risks and opportunities associated with climate change, covering topics such as climate reporting, internal carbon pricing, and the impact of climate on corporate value. Participants will explore the climate finance ecosystem and active ownership by climate-aware investors.

Green securities and specialized investors

The second module focuses on green securities and specialized investors, discussing green bonds, their issuance process, and the involvement of green investment banks. Participants will also delve into international climate finance, impact funds, and the activities of green investment banks.

Project Finance for Clean Energy

The third module provides insights into project finance for clean energy, including discussions on financing cleantech start-ups, green project finance, risk management, and financial valuation. Participants will also explore debt sculpting in green project finance.

Financial intermediaries and Climate Change

The fourth module addresses the role of financial intermediaries in addressing climate change, covering climate risks for banks and insurers, climate scenarios for financial institutions, green monetary policies, and blended finance. Participants will also gain an understanding of climate off-setting markets and the implications of SDG investing.

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