022 – Debt Management and Climate Change
Location & Date: Houston, TX USA: Aug 5-9, Oct 21-25 | Paris, France. Sep 9-13
CEUs: 6.0
Registration Discount: $3,900 – You must Register 60 days in advance and payment must be Paid In Full 30 days prior to the start of class.
Course introduction
This course provides a general structure on debt management and climate change. It can be further customized and
expanded based on the specific needs and requirements of the target audience.
Course Objective
Understand the relationship between debt management and climate change.
• Analyze the impact of climate change on debt sustainability.
• Explore strategies for integrating climate change considerations into debt management practices
• Identify the role of international frameworks and agreements in addressing climate-related debt risks
• Learn about innovative financing mechanisms for climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Develop skills to assess and manage climate-related risks in debt management.
Course Content Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Debt Management and Climate Change
• Understanding the linkages between debt management and climate change
• Overview of the potential impacts of climate change on debt sustainability
• Introduction to the concept of climate-related risks in debt management.
Module 2: Climate Change Impacts on Debt Sustainability
• Examining the economic and financial implications of climate change
• Assessing the vulnerability of countries to climate-related risks
• Analyzing the potential effects of climate change on debt repayment capacity.
Module 3: Integrating Climate Change Considerations into Debt Management
• Strategies for incorporating climate change considerations into debt management frameworks
• Assessing the environmental and social impacts of borrowing decisions
• Incorporating climate risk assessments into debt sustainability analyses.
Module 4: International Frameworks and Agreements
• Overview of international frameworks and agreements related to climate change and debt management
• Understanding the role of multilateral development banks and climate finance mechanisms
• Analyzing the implications of global climate agreements on debt sustainability
Module 5: Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Climate Change
• Exploring innovative financing mechanisms for climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Case studies on green bonds, climate funds, and other climate-related financial instruments
• Assessing the potential of these mechanisms in supporting debt management goals
Module 6: Managing Climate-related Risks in Debt Management
• Developing strategies to mitigate climate-related risks in debt management
• Identifying tools and techniques for assessing and managing climate risks
• Integrating climate change considerations into debt restructuring and refinancing decisions.