Introduction
This short course introduces participants to the financial risks and impacts associated with climate change. Participants will explore a range of risk pathways that link climate and economic systems, including:
- physical risks related to direct exposure to climate hazards in the value chain;
- transition risks arising from abrupt transitions to a low-carbon economy;
- systemic risks transmitted throughout the economy;
- extreme risks arising from the complex dynamic nature of climate-economy systems.
Topics will be explored through the use of case study examples, group-based analysis and problem solving. The learning is supported by readings, videos and live, interactive online sessions. Participants are encouraged to share their own knowledge and expertise in group-based discussion forums.
Upon completion of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the relationship between climate change and the economy. Participants will develop their ability to identify climate-related financial risks within their own organizations—critical groundwork for effective planning and decision-making for mitigation and adaptation.
As an introductory course, this course is suited to those with limited previous experience in climate-related finance or economics. However, a basic understanding of climate science is presumed.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself – your professional background and current role, and maybe a little bit about your reasons for taking this course. Here’s some other questions you might consider as you introduce yourself:
- Have you encountered climate change issues as part of your work?
- Have you had direct experience applying climate change scenarios within your work–especially applying those scenarios to any kind of financial analysis?
- What do you personally hope to get out of the course?
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