Training Course on Promoting Green Finance Initiatives in Central Banks

Training Course on Promoting Green Finance Initiatives in Central Banks

Introduction

As climate change continues to impact financial systems and economic stability, green finance has become an essential strategic priority for central banks worldwide. Training Course on Promoting Green Finance Initiatives in Central Banks provides an in-depth exploration of sustainable finance, environmental risk management, and climate-resilient monetary policy frameworks, equipping central banks with the knowledge and tools to lead in the green transition. Participants will gain insights into aligning financial systems with global sustainability targets, including the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

This capacity-building program empowers professionals to integrate green monetary policies, enhance ESG reporting, and develop green bonds and sustainable lending frameworks. It emphasizes innovative approaches such as climate stress testing, green taxonomies, and decarbonization financing to address global climate-related financial risks and opportunities.

Training Objectives

1. Understand climate change's macroeconomic impact on central banking.
2. Develop climate-resilient financial regulatory frameworks.
3. Integrate ESG criteria into monetary and fiscal policies.
4. Design and implement sustainable investment strategies.
5. Promote green bond issuance and green capital markets.
6. Apply climate risk stress testing in financial supervision.
7. Establish green finance taxonomies for transparency.
8. Align central bank operations with the SDGs and Paris Agreement.
9. Enhance carbon disclosure and ESG reporting standards.
10. Foster inter-agency collaboration on climate finance.
11. Incorporate climate considerations into reserve management.
12. Advance research on green monetary policy instruments.
13. Build institutional capacity for sustainable finance innovation.

Target Audience

1. Central bank policymakers
2. Financial regulators and supervisors
3. ESG analysts and consultants
4. Economists and monetary policy experts
5. Sustainable finance strategists
6. Investment officers in public sector banks
7. Risk management professionals
8. Climate finance researchers and academics

Course Duration: 10 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Green Finance in Central Banks

• Definition and relevance of green finance
• Evolution of green finance in monetary policy
• Role of central banks in promoting sustainability
• Key drivers of green financial systems
• Overview of international climate finance frameworks
• Case Study: European Central Bank’s Climate Agenda

Module 2: Climate Change and Macroeconomic Stability

• Climate change as a systemic financial risk
• Transmission channels to inflation and GDP
• Impacts on financial stability and reserves
• Macroprudential regulation adaptations
• Climate-aligned forecasting models
• Case Study: Bank of England’s Climate Risk Analysis

Module 3: ESG Integration in Central Bank Operations

• ESG frameworks and criteria
• Incorporating ESG into investment decisions
• Portfolio decarbonization strategies
• ESG risk assessment in monetary operations
• Reporting and disclosure best practices
• Case Study: People’s Bank of China’s Green Initiatives

Module 4: Designing Green Monetary Policy Instruments

• Green repo and collateral frameworks
• Climate-linked interest rate mechanisms
• Policy tools for emissions mitigation
• Supporting green lending through incentives
• Monetary policy transmission in green finance
• Case Study: Sveriges Riksbank’s Green Asset Purchase

Module 5: Developing and Regulating Green Bond Markets

• Green bond issuance process
• Regulatory frameworks for transparency
• Certification and verification standards
• Market incentives and credit enhancements
• Global benchmarks and best practices
• Case Study: Nigeria’s Sovereign Green Bond Success

Module 6: Green Taxonomies and Classification Systems

• Defining green activities and sectors
• Role of taxonomies in investment alignment
• Harmonization across jurisdictions
• Classification challenges and solutions
• Supporting transparency and comparability
• Case Study: EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Module 7: Climate Risk Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis

• Climate stress test models
• Transition vs. physical risks
• Scenario development methodologies
• Supervisory expectations and compliance
• Data collection and validation
• Case Study: NGFS Stress Test Pilot Exercise

Module 8: Climate-Aligned Financial Regulation

• Green prudential regulations
• Mandates for climate risk disclosures
• Supervisory review processes
• Regulatory innovation for sustainability
• Macro-financial risk indicators
• Case Study: Climate Supervision in Brazil

Module 9: Sustainable Investment Strategies for Reserves

• Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
• Decarbonizing sovereign bond portfolios
• ESG metrics in reserve management
• Sustainability benchmarking tools
• Liquidity vs. sustainability trade-offs
• Case Study: Swiss National Bank’s ESG Strategy

Module 10: Green Lending and Credit Guidelines

• Sustainable lending policies
• Sectoral green lending thresholds
• Risk-adjusted pricing for green loans
• Blended finance for green projects
• Institutional incentives for green credit
• Case Study: Bangladesh Bank’s Green Lending Framework

Module 11: Interagency and Cross-Border Cooperation

• Coordination between central banks and regulators
• Role of multilateral development banks
• Global climate finance platforms
• Regional collaboration on taxonomy development
• Knowledge-sharing and capacity building
• Case Study: ASEAN Green Finance Collaboration

Module 12: Promoting Public-Private Partnerships in Green Finance

• PPP models in sustainable infrastructure
• Risk-sharing mechanisms
• Mobilizing private capital
• Government support tools and guarantees
• Legal frameworks for PPP success
• Case Study: India’s PPP Green Energy Program

Module 13: Carbon Markets and Financial Instruments

• Emissions trading schemes (ETS)
• Carbon pricing and taxation
• Financial derivatives for carbon risk
• Linking carbon and financial markets
• Role of central banks in carbon markets
• Case Study: California’s Cap-and-Trade System

Module 14: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Green finance communication strategies
• Public education on sustainable finance
• Building stakeholder trust and buy-in
• Transparency in ESG initiatives
• Using digital platforms for engagement
• Case Study: Bank of Canada’s ESG Communication Campaign

Module 15: Roadmap for Green Finance Transformation

• Institutional change management
• Policy integration and strategic alignment
• Internal capacity building
• Monitoring, reporting, and accountability
• Timeline for green finance milestones
• Case Study: Central Bank of Malaysia’s Transformation Blueprint

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures by leading green finance experts
• Group workshops and strategy labs
• Live case study analyses and role-play exercises
• Simulation of green financial policy tools
• Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and panel discussions
• Access to digital learning platforms and toolkits

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.