Biodiversity Finance - Classroom Training

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the science of nature and biodiversity, highlighting its crucial role in strategic business planning. Participants will learn how to analyze and align biodiversity impacts within their strategic plans, ensuring environmentally sustainable business strategies. The course covers tools, data, and reporting methods for measuring biodiversity footprints, with group work to apply these techniques in practical scenarios. A case study on the business case for biodiversity will demonstrate the tangible benefits and opportunities for businesses that prioritize biodiversity. Innovative financing options for biodiversity and nature will be discussed, providing insights into funding mechanisms that support environmental sustainability. Additionally, the course includes sessions on nature disclosure and reporting, as well as greenwashing and nature-related litigation. These sessions will help participants understand how to identify and avoid bad practices in biodiversity finance, ensuring compliance and transparency. To round off the learning experience, a networking event is included, offering participants the chance to connect with industry experts and peers, further enhancing their professional growth and connections.

This course complements the Certified Expert in Biodiversity Finance online programme and is available for open enrollment.

Registrations for the training on January 30 - 31, 2025 are now open.

Agenda*

*subject to change

The FS-UNEP Centre

The content of this course was developed by the Frankfurt School - UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance (http://fs-unep-centre.org/). The Centre is a strategic cooperation between Frankfurt School and the UN Environment programme. Its vision is to advance transformation to resilient low-carbon and resource-efficient economies by attracting new types of investors, in particular catalysing the financing of clean energy by the private sector. The Centre is UNEP’s major knowledge hub for climate finance related aspects.

Expand your knwoledge in this topic with our Certified Expert in Biodiversity Finance online course. 

Do you have further questions? Please contact us so that we can find the best training solution together. Our entire range can also be customised for your company. We will be happy to advise you and provide you with an individual offer on request. You can find more training courses in the area of sustainability on our website.