Carbon Markets and Climate Finance Mechanisms Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and the Need for Climate Finance

• The science of climate change and its impacts
• International policy frameworks: UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement
• The economic rationale for climate action
• Overview of climate finance: mitigation and adaptation
• The role of carbon markets in climate change mitigation
• Practical session: Analyzing the climate change impacts relevant to a specific sector in Kenya.

Module 2: Understanding Carbon Markets: Compliance Mechanisms

• Overview of compliance carbon markets: EU ETS, California Cap-and-Trade, etc.
• The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and its evolution
• Joint Implementation (JI) under the Kyoto Protocol
• Emerging compliance mechanisms and their design
• Linking carbon markets and sectoral approaches
• Practical session: Examining the design and operation of the EU Emissions Trading System.

Module 3: Understanding Carbon Markets: Voluntary Mechanisms

• The rationale and drivers for voluntary carbon markets
• Key standards and methodologies in the voluntary market (e.g., VCS, Gold Standard)
• Project types and their carbon crediting potential (e.g., forestry, renewable energy)
• The role of brokers, aggregators, and retailers in the voluntary market
• Corporate engagement and offsetting strategies
• Practical session: Evaluating the eligibility of a project under a specific voluntary carbon standard.

Module 4: International Climate Finance Architecture

• The Green Climate Fund (GCF): objectives, priorities, and access modalities
• The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and its climate change focal area
• Adaptation Fund: mandate and operationalization
• Bilateral and multilateral climate finance initiatives
• The role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in climate finance
• Practical session: Navigating the website and resources of the Green Climate Fund.

Module 5: Project Development and Financing for Climate Action

• Identifying and screening climate mitigation and adaptation projects
• Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments
• Developing bankable project proposals for climate finance
• Understanding different financing instruments: grants, loans, equity
• Blended finance approaches and public-private partnerships
• Practical session: Developing a basic financial model for a small-scale renewable energy project.

Module 6: Accessing Climate Finance: Proposal Writing and Requirements

• Understanding the requirements of different climate finance mechanisms
• Developing compelling project narratives and logical frameworks
• Preparing robust financial proposals and budgets
• Addressing environmental and social safeguards
• Navigating the application and approval processes
• Practical session: Reviewing and critiquing a sample climate finance project proposal.

Module 7: Carbon Market Project Development and Implementation

• Identifying eligible carbon market project types
• Applying relevant methodologies and additionality requirements
• Developing Project Design Documents (PDDs)
• Validation and verification processes in carbon markets
• Monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) frameworks
• Practical session: Identifying the key steps in developing a CDM or voluntary carbon market project.

Module 8: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and New Market Mechanisms

• Understanding the cooperative approaches under Article 6.2
• The Sustainable Development Mechanism (Article 6.4)
• Implications of Article 6 for national climate strategies and carbon markets
• Opportunities and challenges for developing countries
• The role of host country agreements and corresponding adjustments
• Practical session: Analyzing the potential implications of Article 6 for Kenya's carbon market development.

Module 9: Risk Management and Governance in Climate Finance and Carbon Markets

• Identifying and assessing financial, environmental, and social risks
• Developing risk mitigation strategies
• The role of governance and regulatory frameworks
• Ensuring transparency and accountability in carbon markets and climate finance
• Addressing issues of carbon leakage and double counting
• Practical session: Conducting a basic risk assessment for a climate finance project.

Module 10: The Role of the Private Sector and Future Trends in Climate Finance and Carbon Markets

• Private sector investment in climate mitigation and adaptation
• Green bonds and other innovative financial instruments
• The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
• The future of carbon pricing and market mechanisms
• Opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation in climate finance
• Practical session: Brainstorming innovative private sector engagement strategies in climate finance for Kenya.

Requirements

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588