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Sustainable Finance: Using the Power of Money to Change the World
University of Roehampton
  • Start Date: 15 May, 2023
  • 6 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover the role banks and finance play in the climate crisis and the steps to take to help achieve climate justice.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Gain an introduction to sustainable finance


It is now widely agreed by global governments and international organisations that the climate emergency is the most urgent challenge facing humanity. It represents an existential challenge not just for our way of life but to our very survival as a species.


In our global economy, finance is the fuel that drives all activity and banks play a vital role in the climate crisis. On this six-week course, you’ll gain an introduction to financial markets and how finance isn’t sustainable.


You’ll learn how banks work and how we can use the power of money for good to achieve sustainability rather than causing damage.


Unpack sustainable investments and sustainability reporting


You’ll delve into the tools and policies that can shift finances away from destructive activities and towards sustainable investments.


Next, you’ll explore sustainability reporting to understand how to measure the true impacts of investments.


Explore climate finance and greenwashing


You’ll unpack the loss-and-damage agenda and climate finance as you uncover the role accountants play in sustainable finance.


Then, you’ll understand what is meant by greenwashing. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to identify what is sustainable and what is masked by greenwashing.


Understand climate justice with the experts from the University of Roehampton


Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by Molly Scott Cato, British Green politician, economist, and activist.


With her expertise, you’ll understand how sustainability has impacted on the key areas of finance, banking, and accounting. You’ll finish the course with the confidence to take your next steps towards climate justice.


This course is designed for anyone interested in climate justice and the role of finance in tackling the climate crisis.


It will be particularly useful for those in finance, accountants, policy-makers, or students of economics or accountancy.


It may also be of interest to environmentalists and activists who are seeking policy proposals to accelerate the sustainability transition.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Roehampton

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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