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Climate Finance Essentials

Delivered by Executive Education

Overview

In today’s evolving economic and regulatory landscape, leaders face mounting pressure to manage the financial impacts of climate change. Without a clear grasp of climate finance, leaders risk exposure to regulatory non-compliance and missed opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy, amongst other pitfalls. 

This course introduces the essentials of climate finance, equipping you with practical tools to influence and integrate climate considerations into strategic decisions, and comply with climate-related reporting obligations. Through interactive activities, you will explore climate financial investments (e.g. green bonds), sustainability reporting and corporate decarbonisation. By addressing challenges such as greenwashing, disclosure requirements, and rising demand for credible climate action, this course builds confidence to navigate green capital markets and assess climate risks to support sustainable growth.

Upcoming courses

Delivery mode
in-person, classroom
Date
21 May 2026
Location
UQ Brisbane City
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Who should attend

  • Finance professionals new to climate finance concepts.
  • Climate and sustainability specialists seeking green financial literacy.
  • Mid-level managers and consultants driving operational change.
  • Decision-makers and influencers preparing their organisations for climate-related reporting.
  • Individuals aspiring to move into finance or sustainability-related roles.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What you'll learn

  1. Describe the role of climate finance in addressing climate change and driving organisational resilience.
  2. Evaluate, measure and manage climate-related risks by applying knowledge of reporting frameworks, carbon accounting, and greenwashing.
  3. Explain key climate finance concepts and instruments and their contribution to sustainable growth.
  4. Analyse decarbonisation pathways and their implications for organisations, capital markets, and long-term investment strategies.

Assessment

There are no formal assessments for this course. However, to obtain a digital badge, you will need to complete an applied learning activity.

Certification and accreditation

Showcase your capabilities with a Digital Badge that verifies your skills and achievements.

Facilitators

Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey
Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey
Discipline Convenor (Finance), UQ Business School
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Associate Professor Muhammad Nadeem
Associate Professor Muhammad Nadeem
Associate Professor, UQ Business School
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Cost

Applicant Price
Early Bird A$1,120
Individual A$1,400

For group bookings, please contact us at execed@business.uq.edu.au to learn about our group discounts and corporate package options.

For Early Bird dates, see the Registration page.

GST is included in the cost

Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.

Payment options

We accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. If you do not have access to a card, please contact our team at execed@business.uq.edu.au to discuss your options. 

Location

UQ Brisbane City

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