The Short Course Financing Climate Action will provide an opportunity for senior mid-career officials from relevant government Ministries or agencies in priority African countries to undertake a professional development short course to build their capacity to source financing for climate change.

The purpose of this Short Course is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of climate-related finance to contribute to sustainable development and build capacity and understanding of methodologies to foster low-carbon economies in Africa.

The Short Course aims to:

• deepen participants’ understanding of climate finance concepts, mechanisms, and instruments. It may cover topics such as climate finance sources, project financing, investment frameworks, and risk management.
• enhance participants’ understanding of policy frameworks and international agreements related to climate change and finance. This may include exploring the roles of various stakeholders, understanding policy instruments, and examining global climate finance mechanisms.
• emphasise the importance of directing financial resources towards sustainable projects and initiatives. Participants may learn about green investment criteria, sustainable finance frameworks, and emerging trends in climate-related investments.
• provide a platform for networking and collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds, helping to facilitate knowledge sharing and foster partnerships to address climate finance challenges.

The selected Provider will be required to ensure that gender considerations are included as a cross-cutting theme.