Climate Change

Training Course on Climate Change and Sustainable Finance for Central Banks

Introduction

The growing urgency of climate change and its systemic risks have compelled central banks to rethink their financial frameworks and integrate sustainable finance into their core mandates. Training Course on Climate Change and Sustainable Finance for Central Banks is designed to equip central banks, financial regulators, and economic policymakers with the skills, tools, and frameworks necessary to address climate-related financial risks and promote green finance initiatives. Using cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and ESG-driven financial tools, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of climate-aligned financial supervision and regulatory innovation.

In the face of escalating global environmental threats, sustainable finance is no longer optional but essential for financial stability. This course combines sustainability science with macroprudential policy, risk modeling, and climate scenario analysis to enable participants to align their institutional policies with net-zero goals. From green bond markets to the integration of climate stress testing in central banking, this course provides actionable insights and practical strategies for sustainable economic governance.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Climate Change and Sustainable Finance for Central Banks

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand the economic implications of climate change on monetary and financial stability
Identify climate-related financial risks and opportunities for central banks
Analyze global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and NGFS Guidelines
Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) factors into monetary policy
Learn sustainable finance taxonomy and classification systems
Implement climate scenario analysis and stress testing methodologies
Understand the role of central banks in mobilizing green finance
Examine transition and physical risks to the financial system
Develop green investment strategies and regulatory frameworks
Align central banking with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Leverage public-private partnerships for climate-resilient finance
Utilize fintech and digital tools for sustainable finance innovation
Apply climate disclosure and reporting standards in supervision

Target Audience

Central bank staff and policy advisors
Financial regulators and supervisors
Monetary policy analysts
Economists and risk managers
ESG and sustainable finance officers
Treasury and fiscal policy experts
International development finance institutions
Academia and researchers in environmental economics

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change & Central Banking

Overview of climate science and global warming trends
Role of central banks in addressing climate change
Interlinkages between financial systems and climate risk
Understanding climate-related financial disclosures
Key global initiatives: Paris Agreement, IPCC, NGFS
Case Study: ECB's Climate Agenda and Policy Integration

Module 2: Climate-Related Financial Risks

Identifying physical vs. transition risks
Sectoral vulnerabilities and systemic risk mapping
Climate risk materiality in asset portfolios
Tools for climate risk identification and reporting
Financial risk and resilience frameworks
Case Study: Bank of England Climate Stress Testing

Module 3: Sustainable Finance Taxonomies and Standards

Understanding green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds
EU Taxonomy and international classification standards
Integration of sustainability labels in financial products
Climate-aligned finance instruments
Green finance infrastructure and regulation
Case Study: People's Bank of China Green Finance Framework

Module 4: ESG Integration in Monetary and Financial Policy

Embedding ESG into asset purchases and reserve management
ESG scoring and data challenges
ESG-linked monetary policy tools
Impact of ESG on inflation and interest rates
Regulatory incentives for ESG investments
Case Study: Sveriges Riksbank’s Sustainable Portfolio Strategy

Module 5: Climate Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing

Climate macroeconomic models for scenario planning
NGFS Climate Scenarios framework
Designing and interpreting climate stress tests
Challenges in data, assumptions, and calibration
Role of stress testing in policy formulation
Case Study: Banque de France Stress Testing Application

Module 6: Green Finance and Market Instruments

Structure and development of green bond markets
Climate-related investment funds and indices
Sustainable lending and green loans
Role of carbon pricing and trading schemes
Central bank tools to promote green liquidity
Case Study: Chile’s Green Bond Issuance & Policy Impact

Module 7: Regulatory Innovation and Climate Risk Supervision

Supervisory approaches to climate risk management
Integrating climate risk in micro and macroprudential regulation
Disclosure requirements and sustainable reporting standards
Supervisory expectations for climate governance
Enhancing resilience through capital requirement reforms
Case Study: MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) Climate Risk Guidelines

Module 8: Technology, Innovation & Sustainable Finance

Fintech for climate action: blockchain, AI, and IoT
Climate data platforms and digital risk mapping
RegTech for climate risk supervision
Digital currencies and climate impact
Crowdfunding and green startups
Case Study: AI-Driven ESG Scoring by Swiss Re Institute

Training Methodology

Expert-led lectures with visual aids and real-time Q&A
Interactive group activities and scenario simulations
Case-based learning from global central banking practices
Hands-on workshops using ESG and climate tools
Pre- and post-assessment to evaluate learning outcomes
Access to downloadable templates, checklists, and resources

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Climate Finance Sustainability Central Banking Risk Management

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Nov 16 2026

16 Nov — 20 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000