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Rachael Pittaway
For completing
Green Finance and Climate Risk Pathway
Completion date
22 Mar 2023
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609598018a789c73d8091e306a831d9a
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About Green Finance and Climate Risk Pathway
4 Video modules
41 minutes of learning
4.7 rating
Foundational level
"Why do green finance professionals need to understand climate change? In today’s rapidly changing world, financial decisions are increasingly shaped by the realities of climate change. For green finance professionals, understanding the science behind climate risks isn’t just useful—it’s fundamental to making informed, responsible investment choices. In this pathway, Simon Thompson explores how a solid grounding in climate basics helps professionals manage risk, unlock new opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the global transition toward a low-carbon economy."
In this pathway
Understand the basics of climate change
Examine the impacts and consequences of climate change
Discuss mitigation and adaptation strategies
Pathway experts
Simon Thompson
Managing Director and Author
Simon Thompson is an accomplished executive with over 17 years of leadership in banking and finance, specialising in ethical and sustainable finance. As Managing Director of the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), he drives global efforts to enhance financial systems through capacity building and education. Previously, as Chief Executive of the Chartered Banker Institute, Simon transformed it into a global leader in socially responsible banking, advocating for ethics, culture, and sustainable finance. He is the author of Green & Sustainable Finance: Principles & Practice and course leader for the Certificate in Green & Sustainable Finance, a globally recognised qualification. Simon is a thought leader in green finance and lifelong professional learning in the financial sector.