International Training on Climate Finance
Introduction to Climate Finance & Green Climate Finance Processes
Course Background
Climate finance is essential for supporting mitigation and adaptation efforts in response to climate change.
It enables countries, businesses, and communities to transition toward low-carbon and climate-resilient economies,
aligned with the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This ECAS Institute course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of climate finance mechanisms,
investment strategies, and green finance policies, with a strong focus on the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
and other international funding sources.
Course Objectives
Understand the fundamentals and importance of climate financeAnalyze international climate finance institutions and mechanismsExplore GCF and adaptation financing instrumentsUnderstand climate finance policies and investment strategiesLearn how to access and manage climate financeStrengthen climate risk management and financial resilienceDesign impactful climate finance projectsWhat You Will Learn
Core principles of climate and green financeGlobal climate finance governance structuresGreen Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, and financing toolsFinancial planning for climate mitigation and adaptationRole of carbon markets, green bonds, and ESG investingPrivate sector engagement in climate financeBest practices in climate finance project implementationTarget Participants
Government officials and policymakersClimate finance and development practitionersPrivate sector investors and financial institutionsNGOs, donor agencies, and sustainability consultantsResearchers and project managersTraining Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Understanding Climate Finance | Principles, actors, trends, and challenges |
| 2 | International Climate Finance Mechanisms | GCF, Adaptation Fund, MDBs, Paris Agreement |
| 3 | National & Regional Policies | NDCs, PPPs, access barriers, case studies |
| 4 | Carbon Markets & Emissions Trading | Carbon pricing, offsets, corporate participation |
| 5 | Financial Instruments | Green bonds, insurance, renewable financing |
| 6 | Climate Risk & Financial Decisions | TCFD, ESG, resilience planning |
| 7 | Accessing Climate Finance | Funding proposals, resource mobilization |
| 8 | Future of Climate Finance | Innovation, blockchain, digital finance |
Training Style
The course combines expert-led lectures, real-world case studies, interactive workshops,
simulations, and group exercises. Participants gain hands-on experience in climate finance
planning, proposal development, and financial risk assessment.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate issued upon successful completionTailor-made courses available for organizationsContact: info@ecasiafrica.orgAbout ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute delivers independent training, research, and consulting services focused on
climate change, climate finance, carbon markets, renewable energy, and sustainability across Africa and globally.
