Costing and economic evaluation of mitigation technologies
Mitigation and adaptation measures in terms of technical, economic, and political feasibility
The economic implications of climate change and ability to account for opportunities and risk
Climate change economics – triple bottom line
Economic approaches to project appraisal and evaluation, including different ways of measuring efficiency, equity, and impact
Forecast and manage risk
Communication skills
General numeracy skills
Business acumen
Political savvy
Climate-Related Finance Competencies
1. React/Follow
2. Act/Apply
3. Anticipate/Initiate/Enable
4. Lead/Strategize
Competency Title
Calculate financial implications of climate change
Calculate the financial considerations of climate actions
Implement climate finance strategy
Develop climate finance strategy
Competency Statement
Calculate financial implications of climate change related to role and areas of responsibility
Calculate the financial considerations of climate actions within scope of own role and areas of responsibility
Implement strategies to fund and finance climate actions
Develop strategies to fund and finance climate actions
Performance Criteria
Apply foundational financial and economic concepts and metrics to the analysis of climate action initiatives
Apply multi-criteria and/or cost-benefit analysis
Evaluate established metrics, data, and enabling conditions
Conduct financial and/or economic analysis of a range of climate action measures, initiatives, and policy decisions
Categorize and analyze climate change related impacts
Quantify climate related implications
Account for the economics and future prices of energy, water, air, and other natural resources
Conduct a cost/benefit analysis of climate action (or inaction)
Collect and integrate information from a variety of sources
Leverage tools, methods and techniques for mapping vulnerabilities and quantifying climate change impacts
Utilize internationally accepted climate-related financial standards and principles
Identify national, regional, and local funding opportunities.
Guide decision-makers on the financial and economic value, efficiency and feasibility of climate action projects and strategies.
Apply transparent mechanisms to prioritize climate action investments.
Evaluate the financial and economic value, efficiency and feasibility of climate action projects and strategies.
Apply key economic concepts and value for money
Complete a financial analysis on a climate action project (e.g., an energy efficiency project)
Conduct costing and economic evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis
Analyse the socio-economic characteristics of green economy and labor market professionals linked to the green economy (job offers and requests, recruitment, mobility
Utilize internationally accepted climate-related financial standards and principles
Identify national, regional, and local funding opportunities.
Guide decision-makers on the financial and economic value, efficiency and feasibility of climate action projects and strategies
Apply transparent mechanisms to prioritize climate action investments.
Identify the financial needs and potential sources of funding that align with climate related policy and strategies
Create innovative financial instruments and approaches based on valuations of climate action
Guide decision-makers on the financial and economic value, efficiency and feasibility of climate action strategies
definition
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes. These are defined as things you need to know and be able to do, along with any personal characteristics, values, and other attributes required for the competency or competency area.