Green Jobs and the Role of Commercial Banks in Asia’s Transition to a Sustainable Future

Green Jobs and the Role of Commercial Banks in Asia’s Transition to A Sustainable Future

As the world works to build resilience against environmental and economic challenges, the transition to a green economy has emerged as a pathway to sustainable growth. This shift not only promises environmental restoration but also opens doors to economic growth and social equity. At the heart of this transformation lies the creation of green jobs—decent work opportunities that contribute to preserving and restoring the environment.

The World Bank Groups' Open Learning Campus (EdCast)

The World Bank Groups' Open Learning Campus (EdCast) equips individuals with the knowledge and capabilities to tackle the toughest development challenges. Visit the EdCast to access knowledge resources and dynamic learning opportunities (webinars, online courses, podcasts, infographics, etc.) that draw on the latest global expertise to identify courses to your interests. Topics covered include climate risk management, role of regulators in green banking, climate change-related corporate commitments, circular economy, greenhouse gas accounting, among others.

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INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE FINANCE

This interactive and practice-oriented course, originally developed in 2018 and comprehensively updated in 2021, covers the basics of Sustainable Finance while providing several opportunities to dive deeper. It was developed by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, as part of their Strategic Alliance (STA) on Green Bond Market Development in G20 Emerging Economies, and the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a One UN initiative bringing together five UN agencies - the UN Environment Programme, the International Labour Organization, the UN Development Programme, the UN Industrial Development Organization and the UN Institute for Training and Research. The course is designed for interested participants from governments, academia, the financial sector, businesses, and civil society.
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MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

 

CORNERSTONE MEMBERS

Cornerstone Members are demonstrated leaders in green finance practices who have made concrete achievements towards the Alliance’s key pillars. They are by invitation only and have passed a rigorous selection process.

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