Instructed by Professor Winston Chow, an expert in Urban Climate and Associate Professor at SMU's College of Integrative Studies who also serves as Co-Chair of the IPCC's Working Group II on Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, this IBF-STS accredited course, developed in alignment with the IBF and MAS Sustainable Finance Technical Skills and Competencies (SF TSCs) by the Singapore Green Finance Centre, introduces financial sector participants to climate change management, enhancing their understanding of key concepts, principles, and risk management issues relevant to organizational activities.
Participants will explore basic concepts of climate science, international agreements and frameworks on climate change, climate reporting frameworks, guidelines, and principles, as well as learn about economic and market risks, opportunities, and impacts of climate change on the financial sector, ultimately gaining a comprehensive understanding of how climate risks can affect organizational performance and sustainability factors, and their role in the global response to climate change.
Upon successful completion, participants will unlock the prestigious IBF Skill Badge, stackable towards IBF Certification.
INTRODUCTION
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, participants in the financial sector should fulfil the following learning outcomes:
ASSESSMENT
The course is assessed based on the standard IBF accreditation scheme.
FEE*
Per Participant: $500*
*STS-Eligible
This course is recognised under the Standards Training Scheme (STS) and is eligible for STS claims subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Please note that in no way does this represent an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and course. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
The STS is available to eligible entities based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. STS claims may only be made for recognised programmes with specified validity period. Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg for more information.