Introduction

As climate change increasingly disrupts economies and ecosystems, financial institutions, governments, and businesses must proactively address climate-related risks while unlocking opportunities in green finance. Climate Risk & Green Finance in Africa and Globally is a comprehensive training program designed to equip finance professionals, policymakers, and sustainability leaders with the expertise to assess, mitigate, and manage climate risks and to capitalize on emerging green financing mechanisms.

This course explores how climate-related risks—both physical and transition—impact financial systems, investment portfolios, and economic stability. Participants will gain insights into integrating climate risk into credit assessments, insurance models, and enterprise risk management systems, while also learning how to access climate finance, green bonds, carbon markets, and sustainable investment flows.

Tailored to the African context while referencing global best practices, the course bridges the knowledge gap between regulatory demands, environmental impact, and financial innovation. It emphasizes practical tools, frameworks (like TCFD and ISSB), and case studies relevant to banks, development institutions, asset managers, and government agencies.

Professionals taking this course will be well-equipped to support sustainable development, align with international climate goals, and build resilience in financial systems amid accelerating climate challenges.

Course Objectives

• Understand climate-related financial risks and their classifications
• Integrate climate risk into financial decision-making and risk management
• Analyze the impact of climate change on financial institutions and markets
• Explore green finance instruments, including bonds, loans, and ESG funds
• Navigate climate disclosure frameworks (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, NGFS)
• Identify climate risk metrics, stress testing, and scenario planning tools
• Assess opportunities in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy finance
• Access climate funds and international green finance platforms
• Build internal capacity for climate finance structuring and compliance
• Align institutional strategies with global climate goals and SDG targets

Organizational Benefits

• Strengthen climate risk governance and disclosure standards
• Improve access to green and climate-resilient financing instruments
• Reduce exposure to transition and physical climate-related risks
• Enhance investor confidence through ESG-aligned reporting
• Position institution as a sustainable finance leader in Africa
• Meet compliance with emerging climate risk regulations and audits
• Drive sustainable investment and infrastructure project development
• Enable better portfolio diversification in the face of climate volatility
• Improve long-term resilience and brand reputation
• Build cross-functional ESG and climate finance capability

Target Participants

• Risk Managers and Chief Risk Officers
• Sustainable Finance and ESG Executives
• Investment Analysts and Asset Managers
• Central Bank and Regulatory Authorities
• Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
• Government and Public Sector Planners
• Environmental Economists and Policy Advisors
• Insurance and Reinsurance Professionals
• Climate Fund Managers and Consultants
• Bankers and Credit Analysts in Corporate and Retail Segments

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Risk in Finance

• Defining physical and transition risks
• The link between climate change and financial instability
• Global and African perspectives on climate vulnerability
• Climate risk transmission pathways in finance
• Overview of climate risk taxonomy
• Case study: Climate shocks and credit risk in East Africa

Module 2: Climate Risk Frameworks and Standards

• Overview of TCFD, ISSB (IFRS S2), NGFS, UNEP-FI
• Aligning with regulatory expectations and voluntary disclosures
• Climate stress testing and scenario analysis tools
• Integrating frameworks into reporting and risk management
• Regulatory landscape in Africa and globally
• Case study: TCFD implementation in a South African bank

Module 3: Climate Risk and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Embedding climate risk in ERM systems
• Materiality assessments and climate risk mapping
• Risk appetite and thresholds for climate exposure
• Quantitative vs qualitative approaches
• Role of board and governance in climate oversight
• Case study: Climate risk audit in a regional development bank

Module 4: Green Finance Fundamentals

• Introduction to green finance principles and frameworks
• Classification of green and sustainable finance instruments
• Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and transition finance
• Green taxonomies and global standards
• Impact measurement and green finance verification
• Case study: Sovereign green bond issuance in Nigeria

Module 5: Climate Risk in Lending and Investment Portfolios

• Climate risk-adjusted credit risk models
• Portfolio exposure analysis and carbon risk
• Sectoral risk mapping (energy, agriculture, real estate)
• Lending policies and exclusions linked to climate impact
• Transitioning portfolios toward climate-aligned investments
• Case study: Climate-smart agriculture finance in Kenya

Module 6: Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading

• Fundamentals of carbon credits and emissions trading schemes
• Voluntary vs compliance carbon markets
• African carbon pricing mechanisms and regional initiatives
• Structuring carbon offset projects and certification
• Risks and opportunities in carbon trading
• Case study: REDD+ financing model in the Congo Basin

Module 7: Accessing Climate Finance

• Overview of international climate funds (GCF, CIF, AF, etc.)
• Eligibility criteria and project structuring
• Climate finance for public and private sectors
• Role of DFIs, MDBs, and development partners
• Climate finance readiness and proposal writing
• Case study: African country access to GCF for coastal resilience

Module 8: Climate Stress Testing and Scenario Planning

• Introduction to climate scenario analysis (NGFS, IEA, IPCC models)
• Applying stress testing for climate risks
• Developing short-, medium-, and long-term climate scenarios
• Quantitative modeling tools and best practices
• Interpreting scenario outcomes for strategic planning
• Case study: Climate risk scenarios for an African pension fund

Module 9: Climate Risk Disclosure and Reporting

• Elements of effective climate disclosures
• TCFD-aligned reporting templates and examples
• Role of auditors and assurance providers
• Avoiding greenwashing and enhancing transparency
• Industry benchmarking and peer comparisons
• Case study: Integrated reporting in a pan-African commercial bank

Module 10: Green Infrastructure and Project Finance

• Identifying bankable green projects
• Risk structuring and guarantees in green project finance
• Financing renewable energy, clean water, transport
• Public-private partnerships for green infrastructure
• ESG due diligence and environmental assessments
• Case study: Renewable energy project finance in Ethiopia

Module 11: Climate Innovation and Fintech

• Role of digital finance in climate adaptation and mitigation
• Climate risk analytics and AI-driven solutions
• Mobile platforms and carbon footprint tracking
• Green digital lending and sustainable insurtech
• Data-driven approaches for resilience and adaptation
• Case study: Climate fintech innovation in West Africa

Module 12: Building Institutional Climate Resilience

• Creating a climate risk strategy and roadmap
• Talent and capacity building for climate finance teams
• Interdepartmental collaboration on ESG and climate issues
• Policy development and implementation frameworks
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• Case study: Institutional climate transformation in a multilateral bank

Essential Information

 Our courses are customizable to suit the specific needs of participants.

1. Participants are required to have proficiency in the English language.
2. Our training sessions feature comprehensive guidance through presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group activities. Our facilitators boast extensive expertise, each with over a decade of experience.
3. Upon fulfilling the training requirements, participants will receive a prestigious Global King Project Management certificate.
4. Training sessions are conducted at various Global King Project Management Centers, including locations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Dubai, Lagos, and others.
5. Organizations sending more than two participants from the same entity are eligible for a generous 20% discount.
6. The duration of our courses is adaptable, and the curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate any number of days.
7. To ensure seamless preparation, payment is expected before the commencement of training, facilitated through the Global King Project Management account.
8. For inquiries, reach out to us via email at training@globalkingprojectmanagement.org or by phone at +254 114 830 889.

Additional amenities such as tablets and laptops are available upon request for an extra fee. The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a certificate of successful completion. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel expenses, including airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health insurance, and any other personal expenses.