Description
The module will focus on the role of climate finance and investment in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It will introduce key concepts, theories and trends in climate finance to provide you with an in depth understanding of its structures, mechanisms and challenges. The module begins by outlining its historical development, explaining the roles of international governance and private sector actors in shaping the current landscape of climate finance. It will then focus on the main financial instruments, structures and investment criteria used in climate finance to provide insight into practice. It discusses climate risks in investment portfolios, and the role of central banks and financial regulators in governing climate financial flows and climate finance scenarios. Finally, the module explores investment challenges in specific geographical regions, and sectors, to illustrate the importance of context in shaping financial flows.
The module covers topics with reference to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:ÌýClimate Action (SDG 13).
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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