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Climate and Biodiversity Risks

Climate and Biodiversity Risks

Background

Organisations need to have an understanding of the impact of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as the associated risks and challenges. It is imperative that they come up with strategies for assessing and managing climate risks and biodiversity risks, as well as the role of businesses and organizations in promoting sustainability and conservation.

Objectives

This course is intended to aid participants to

  1. Understand the concepts of climate change and biodiversity loss and their interrelationships;
  2. Identify the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems;
  3. Assess climate risks and biodiversity risks in various contexts;
  4. Explore strategies for managing climate risks and biodiversity risks;
  5. Understand the role of businesses and organisations in addressing climate and biodiversity

    challenges;

  6. Develop skills for integrating climate and biodiversity considerations into decision-making

    processes; and

  7. Explore opportunities for promoting sustainability and conservation.

Content

  1. Introduction to Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss;
  2. Understanding climate change science and impacts;
  3. Biodiversity loss: causes, consequences, and significance;
  4. Interconnections between climate change and biodiversity;
  5. Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystems;
  6. Assessing Climate Risks and Biodiversity Risks;
  7. Managing Climate Risks and Biodiversity Risks;
  8. Business and Organisational Responses to Climate and Biodiversity Risks;
  9. Integrating Climate and Biodiversity Considerations into Decision Making;
  10. Opportunities for Sustainability and Conservation;
  11. Green finance and sustainable investment;
  12. Community engagement and social responsibility; and
  13. Partnerships and collaborations for climate and biodiversity action.

Target Group

This course targets technical staff of institutions and decision-makers in organisations.