Course information
Title
The Role of Central Banks and Financial Supervisory Authorities in Governing Sustainable Finance
Duration
1 hour
About the course
This course discusses the importance of climate change and other environmental challenges for central banks and financial supervisors, and the implications for macroeconomic and financial stability. It also examines possible policy responses and emerging practices.
The course consists of 4 units:
Unit 1: Why Should Central Banks and Financial Supervisors Care About Climate Change and Environmental Challenges? (14 minutes)
Unit 2: The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Macroeconomic and Financial Stability (11 minutes)
Unit 3: What Could Central Banks and Financial Supervisors Do to Boost Sustainable Finance? (9 minutes)
Unit 4: Emerging Practices and the Way Forward (26 minutes)
Learning objectives
- Better understand the role of central banks and financial supervisors in addressing sustainability-related financial risks and aligning the financial system with sustainability goals
- Learn about the potential impacts of climate change on macroeconomic and financial stability
- Overview the policy tools available to central banks and financial supervisors for governing sustainable finance, including emerging practices
How to complete this course
- Watch four short video lessons
- Review open access reading materials
- Successfully pass quiz with a score of 8/10 or higher
- Certificate with unique ID will be issued upon completion of course requirements