UNEP-FI Online Course on "Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for the Finance Sector"

Course Information

	Course Introduction and Background

	Course Goals and Target Audience

	Course Outline

	Application Form

	Fees, Certificates and Pre-Selection

	Technical Requirements

	UNEP Finance Initiative International Environment House (IEH) Office D-512 15 chemin des Anémones CH-1219 Châtelaine Geneva, Switzerland http://www.unepfi.org cc-training@unepfi.org


	UNITAR Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland http://www.unitar.org unepfi@unitar.org

Registration for the June 2-23, 2008 course is CLOSED

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is pleased to announce the running of the 2008 e-Learning course "Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for the Finance Sector." The 2008 course is an updated version of the highly successful course launched in June 2007.

The course run by the UNEP FI Climate Change Working Group and leveraging on the e-Learning infrastructure of The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will offer courses on this important issue over the internet with the aim of increased quality and effectiveness in training. Through the running of the first course, UNEP FI found strong demand amongst financial institutions to learn about climate change and how it affects their industry. Today, with the climate change agenda becoming even more relevant for the financial services sector, UNEP FI is pleased to offer this second course.

At a Glance:

Course Title:	Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for the Finance Sector
Course Dates:	June 2-23, 2008
Application Status:	Registration is CLOSED
Course Duration:	3 weeks
Estimated total Learning time:	Minimum of 30 hours
Number of Participants:	Up to 100
Format:	Online/Internet-based (asynchronous)
Language of Instruction:	English
Target Audience:	Executives and middle management from financial institutions such as banks, insurers, reinsurers, and fund managers, from both developed and developing regions. Governments and civil society who want to learn the climate change issue from the perspective of the financial industry also welcomed.
Fees:	- Free for members of UNEP FI up to a maximum of 3 participants per institution (includes 2007 course participation). USD600/- for UNEP FI members exceeding the 3 free quota. Maximum 7 participants from one institution. - USD1,200/- for non-UNEP FI participants.

How the UNEP FI / UNITAR e-Learning Works

The primary focus of our e-Learning is to provide senior and mid-level executives in financial institutions with a flexible, cost-effective and accessible training service with a view to continued skills building and networking.

Our e-Learning - or training conducted using the internet - is structured around three levels of interaction. At the first level, participants interact with content and training modules. Second, participants interact with other members of their group through discussions and exchanges. Third, participants interact with online instructors, who are available for questions, debate, online teaching and guidance. Our method of e-Learning has proven to be highly effective, while helping participants take charge of what, when, where, and how they learn.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate of completion from UNEP FI/UNITAR through surface mail.

About UNEP FI / UNITAR e-Learning

We offer state-of-the-art training through the internet aimed at building and sustaining skills and capacities of executives and middle management from financial institutions.

Harnessing the power of e-Learning to deliver training which is accessible anytime, anywhere.
Recruiting experts globally to provide quality training, networking and capacity building.
Equipping representatives of financial institutions, including banks, insurers, and fund managers, as well as other stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to address climate change risks and capitalise on its opportunities.

How to Register (to be announced in March 2008)

Please fill out our online Application Form. An email will be sent to you acknowledging receipt of your application. Please make sure that you entered a valid email address.