Green Investment Financing Training provides professionals with practical skills to design, evaluate and finance sustainable projects. The course examines renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, green infrastructure and climate-smart technologies. Participants explore innovative financing instruments, public-private partnerships, risk management approaches and emerging trends including ESG investing, carbon markets and blended finance. Delivered online or in person, this training equips public and private sector professionals to unlock climate finance and mobilize capital for meaningful environmental and economic impact.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Green Investment Financing Training Course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of green investments and their role in sustainable development
• Identify various green investment models and project typologies
• Evaluate different financing mechanisms for green initiatives, including public, private, and blended options
• Analyze the roles of multilateral development banks, climate funds, and green bonds
• Structure bankable green investment proposals and assess project viability
• Understand risk-sharing mechanisms and policy frameworks that enable green financing

Target Audience

• Government officials and policy makers in environment, energy, and finance
•  Climate change project managers and sustainability officers
• Development finance professionals
• Private sector investors and fund managers
• NGOs, donor agencies, and international organizations involved in green finance
• Bankers and financial analysts working on ESG or sustainability portfolios

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Green Investment

• Defining green investment and sustainable finance
• Global climate change goals and financing needs
• The role of the financial sector in the green transition
• Overview of key sectors for green investment: energy, transport, water, agriculture
• Climate-related financial disclosure and ESG metrics

Module 2: Green Investment Models and Approaches

• Public vs. private investment strategies
• Business models for renewable energy, circular economy, and nature-based solutions
• Role of development finance institutions in project preparation and co-financing
• Community-based and social enterprise green investments
• Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and investment opportunities

Module 3: Green Financing Instruments

• Green bonds: types, issuance, and verification standards
• Climate funds (e.g. Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund)
• Sustainability-linked loans and ESG credit facilities
• Carbon pricing, carbon markets, and offsets
• Venture capital and impact investing in green sectors

Module 4: Blended Finance and Risk Mitigation Tools

• What is blended finance and when is it applicable?
• Role of guarantees, insurance, and concessional capital
• Tools to de-risk green investments (e.g., first-loss capital, technical assistance)
• Structuring public-private partnerships (PPPs) in green infrastructure
• Leveraging donor support and catalytic capital

Module 5: Project Identification and Bankability

• Identifying viable green investment opportunities
• Project preparation and pre-feasibility studies
• Financial modelling for green projects
• Assessing environmental and social co-benefits
• Understanding investor requirements and rating considerations

Module 6: Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

• National and international climate finance policies
• Taxonomy of green activities (EU Green Taxonomy, etc.)
• Role of governments in enabling green investment (e.g., incentives, subsidies, carbon regulation)
• Climate risk reporting and climate-related disclosure frameworks (e.g., TCFD)
• Institutional frameworks and coordination mechanisms

Module 7: Case Studies and Best Practices

• Successful green investment projects in Africa and globally
• Innovations in financing renewable energy and sustainable agriculture
• Lessons from green bond issuances and ESG fund performance
• Multi-stakeholder partnerships in green city development
• Role of fintech and digital platforms in accelerating green finance

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Booking

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