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Free online course “Introduction to Sustainable Finance” from UN CC: e-Learn

The Strategic Alliance on Green Bond Market Development in G20 Emerging Economies (STA), a partnership between Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) are pleased to present this new e-learning course on Sustainable Finance.

This interactive and practice-oriented course covers the basics of Sustainable Finance while providing several opportunities to dive deeper. It shares valuable insights of the Strategic Alliance of GIZ and SEB and our technical partner CICERO, gained during activities in emerging economies and interactions with market participants worldwide. You will also learn about examples of UN-supported initiatives to promote sustainable finance in countries like Mongolia and Indonesia. The course is designed for interested participants from governments, financial sector, businesses, and civil society.

Free online courses “Business Process Analysis for Trade Facilitation” from UN SDG: Learn and ESCAP 75

The Business Process Analysis (BPA) online training course has been developed by the ESCAP Trade, Investment and Innovation Division based on the UNNExT BPA Guide to Simplify Trade Procedures. BPA is considered the first necessary step to simplifying trade procedures. The course consists of seven modules and introduces a step-by-step approach to conducting BPA. It is aimed at government officials and other stakeholders responsible for trade facilitation. This course is also available in Chinese, French and Russian. Just click through the modules at your leisure.

Free online course “Behavioural insights and strategic planning” from UN SDG Learn / Claned

This intermediate course introduces the application of behavioural insights in strategic planning and aims to enhance integrated national development planning in the Arab region. It introduces participants to the field of behavioural science and the structure of the strategic planning process. It is a 2 hour course in English and Arabic

Episode 57 – Bob Willard talks about emerging best practice in sustainable procurement. Part 2 of 2

Bob Willard from Canada in conversation with Shaun McCarthy OBE about the development of sustainable procurement practice in North America,…

Episode 56- Bob Willard on developing a sustainable approach in the tech sector. Part 1 of 2

Bob Willard from Canada talks about his long career with IBM and how a more sustainable approach to business emerged…

Episode 55 – Robert Stephenson FRSA – Climate Action Now

Following a long and successful career in the music industry, Robert Stephenson now divides his time between Ireland and Africa…

Episode 54 – Tarun Batchu, a young inventor form USA talks about the innovative sustainable technology of the future

Imagine a world where you take your waste to a point in your neighbourhood or in your home and put…

Episode 53 – Sustainable design at the heart of sustainable procurement – Dannie Yung

Dannie Yung describes her early experience as a female engineer in a male dominated profession in Hong Kong and goes…

Episode 52 – Ali Horriyat – The future of Compassiviste – Part 3 of 3

Understand how Ali plans to deliver a convention like no other to create a movement of people to take practical…