The course ‘Financial Management of Disaster Risk and Climate Finance’ offers a unique opportunity to gain an insight into a booming sector that is crucial in the current context, characterised by the climate change and the increasing frequency of natural disasters. Demand for labour in this sector is on the rise, as organisations – both public and private – are seeking qualified professionals to incorporate climate change criteria in their investment decisions. Through this course, you will develop hskills for understanding protection financial from the risk from disasters, addressing both the finance climate, such as the public investment y private. This online course will enable you to acquire highly relevant and practical knowledge, positioning you as an expert in a field that is vital for the future. Taking part in this course will not only broaden your professional horizons, but will also enable you to contribute actively to global sustainability and economic resilience.
Financial Management of Disaster Risk and Climate Finance
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the context of the financial protection disaster risk.
- Analyse the criteria from climate change in the public investment.
- Identify strategies from financial protection in private investment.
- Examine the finance from the weather and his economic impact.
- Evaluate policies from mitigation from risks from disasters.
- Apply knowledge of finance climatic in real-life projects.
- Integrating concepts from sustainability in financial decisions.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. CONTEXT AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGAINST DISASTER RISK AND CLIMATE FINANCE
The conceptualisation of financial protection against disaster risk.
The conceptualisation of climate finance.
Financial protection against disaster risk and climate finance as a component of fiscal management.
Legal framework for financial protection against disaster risk and international agreements relating to climate finance
Benefits of risk pooling.
TEACHING UNIT 2. FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGAINST DISASTER RISK AND CLIMATE CHANGE CRITERIA IN INVESTMENT
PUBLIC
Financial protection strategies in the face of disaster risk.
Risk mitigation measures in the event of a disaster
Financing instruments to manage the risk of disasters.
Risk transfer mechanisms in the event of a disaster.
Disaster risk analysis and climate change considerations in the public investment process
TEACHING UNIT 3. FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGAINST DISASTER RISK IN PRIVATE INVESTMENT
Risk administration or management.
An introduction to insurance.
Types of insurance.
Contingency plans in the event of a disaster.
The financial sector’s perspective on environmental and social risks.
TEACHING UNIT 4. CLIMATE FINANCE.
Potential impacts of weather events.
Incorporating considerations regarding weather events into the investment process.
Financial instruments to deal with the occurrence of climate events.
Tax policy to promote adaptation to climate change.
Green bonds and the Green Climate Fund
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