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UNEP FI and the Green Growth Fund Technical Assistance Facility (GGF TAF) are pleased to launch a new scholarship framework, offering Ukrainian professionals and students the opportunity to become certified experts in the field of environmental and social risk analysis, as well as climate risk management in the financial sector.
The program aims to improve the knowledge and professional skills of Ukrainian students and professionals in sustainable finance, and to support the green economic reconstruction and sustainable development of Ukraine. The program is offered under the umbrella of the GGF Green Academy, as part of the “Stand with Ukraine” initiative.
In this program, we are happy to welcome participants from Ukraine with different levels of professional experience in the fields of green finance, energy, technology and policy, as well as people who plan to start or develop their career in these fields.
The target groups for this scholarship program include representatives of financial institutions, green entrepreneurs, students or employees of the “green” economy, people who are currently unemployed and professionals from other fields who want to start or make advance their careers in the “green” economy, both inside and outside Ukraine.
The following courses are eligible for the scholarship program and must be taken free to Ukrainian participants.
Please complete the application form link below to apply for the scholarship program and indicate the course you wish to take.
Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA)
This course will help participants identify, analyze and manage the environmental and social risks generated by lending and investment activities. The participant will be involved in a range of activities, from simulating the implementation of environmental and social policies and guidelines to performing exercises based on clients’ environmental and social impacts.
Find more information about the course here or register directly here.
Climate change and TCFD: risks and opportunities for the banking sector
This course aims to help financial institutions conduct portfolio assessments and disclosures in accordance with the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and is based on the groundbreaking work of the TCFD Pilot Program of UNEP FI.
Find more information about the course here or register directly here.
Please note that places are limited in each school year. We therefore encourage all interested and eligible candidates to apply as soon as possible. When describing your motivation to apply for these courses, please also specify if you plan to use the knowledge acquired in Ukraine. Please note that priority may be given to applicants who have lost their jobs or been forced to flee their homes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
If you have any questions about this fellowship program, please contact Carolina Lopez from UNEP FI or Olga Valiullina from the GGF Technical Assistance Fund.
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