An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
Building Sustainable Investment Portfolios
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-10 Jul 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 14-18 Dec 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-26 Dec 2025 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06-10 Apr 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
As the global economy transitions toward net-zero emissions, the interconnection between carbon markets and climate finance has become a cornerstone of sustainable development and green investment. Governments, corporations, and financial institutions are under increasing pressure to realign their strategies to meet international climate goals such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This Carbon Markets and Climate Finance training course delves into the structure, mechanisms, and practical implementation of carbon markets, emission trading systems, and climate finance instruments. Participants will explore how carbon pricing and green financial products can serve as powerful tools for promoting decarbonization, mitigating risks, and financing sustainable growth.
Through real-world case studies and expert-led discussions, the course provides a holistic view of how carbon credits, green bonds, climate funds, and blended finance mechanisms are reshaping the global investment landscape. It also examines the roles of governments, international organizations, and the private sector in channeling financial flows toward low-carbon and climate-resilient initiatives.
By bridging environmental policy and financial innovation, participants will gain the analytical and strategic skills needed to develop sustainable investment portfolios, evaluate carbon risks and opportunities, and align financial strategies with global climate commitments.
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the key concepts and functions of global carbon markets
- Analyze carbon pricing instruments and emission trading mechanisms
- Identify major sources and instruments of climate finance
- Evaluate investment risks and opportunities arising from climate policies
- Integrate sustainability and climate objectives into investment decision-making
- Understand global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and Article 6
- Explore emerging markets for voluntary carbon credits and offsetting
- Design sustainable investment portfolios that contribute to net-zero targets
Designed for
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Financial institutions, investment firms, and asset management
- Government ministries and regulatory bodies in environment or finance
- Corporate sustainability and ESG reporting departments
- Project finance, infrastructure, and renewable energy development
- Environmental and economic policy advisory roles
- Academics and consultants in climate economics and finance
Learning Methods
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Outline
- Overview of climate change economics and the cost of carbon emissions
- Evolution of international climate policy frameworks
- The Paris Agreement and the role of carbon pricing in achieving NDCs
- Introduction to emission trading systems (ETS) and carbon taxes
- Global case studies: EU ETS, UK ETS, China’s National ETS, and MENA initiatives
- Workshop: Understanding carbon flow from emission to offset
- Structure and operation of compliance and voluntary carbon markets
- Carbon credit generation, verification, and certification processes
- Key players: governments, exchanges, verifiers, and project developers
- Market mechanisms under Article 6: ITMOs, cooperative approaches, and mechanisms of sustainable development
- The role of carbon offsets in corporate decarbonization strategies
- Simulation exercise: Trading carbon credits and setting emission caps
- Definition and principles of climate finance
- Climate funds and investment vehicles: GCF, GEF, CIF, and others
- Role of multilateral development banks and private sector participation
- Financing tools: green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and blended finance
- Risk assessment and return models in climate-related investments
- Group case study: Financing a renewable energy or carbon offset project
- ESG integration in portfolio management
- Assessing climate-related risks and opportunities (physical, transition, regulatory)
- Tools for climate risk disclosure: TCFD, ISSB, and EU taxonomy
- Valuing carbon assets and incorporating them into financial models
- Investment strategies for low-carbon and climate-resilient portfolios
- Workshop: Designing a sustainable investment framework for an institution
- The rise of voluntary carbon markets and digital MRV systems
- Role of technology and blockchain in carbon trading and traceability
- Innovations in climate finance: nature-based solutions, carbon removal, and blue carbon
- Aligning financial portfolios with corporate net-zero and ESG goals
- Policy, regulation, and the road to 2030 and 2050 sustainability targets
- Capstone project: Developing a strategic roadmap for integrating climate finance and carbon management
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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