15 Topics
5 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Economists and Fiscal Policy Analysts
- Public Investment Management Professionals
- Infrastructure Planning Professionals
- Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
- Development Finance Professionals
- NGO and Development Organization Professionals
- Climate and Sustainability Programme Managers
- Government and County Finance Officers
- Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals
- Professionals involved in green finance, climate policy, sustainability planning, budgeting, public investment, and environmental resource allocation
Session Objectives
- Understand the core principles of green budgeting and its global relevance. Identify and categorize public expenditures based on their environmental impact. Evaluate the fiscal and economic implications of climate-related policies. Develop a framework for integrating climate goals into budget planning. Utilize green budgeting tools and methodologies for practical application. Analyze successful international case studies of green budgeting.
About the Course
Catalyst for Change: Green Budgeting for Climate and Sustainability Goals is a specialized training course designed to equip finance, budgeting, policy, planning, and sustainability professionals with the skills to integrate climate action, environmental priorities, and sustainability objectives into budgeting and public financial management.The course explores how governments, public institutions, development organizations, and other entities can use budgeting as a strategic tool to support climate resilience, reduce environmental risks, and finance sustainable development. Participants will learn how to identify climate-relevant expenditures, integrate environmental considerations into budget formulation, assess the sustainability impacts of spending decisions, develop green budget statements, and establish indicators for monitoring climate-related financial performance.The training also examines green public investment, climate finance, carbon-related policies, environmental taxation, climate risk assessment, sustainable procurement, and alignment of budgets with national climate strategies and global sustainability goals.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
What is green budgeting and why is it important
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Workshop 1.2:
Linking national budgets to climate and sustainability goals
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Workshop 1.3:
The role of public finance in the green transition
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Workshop 1.4:
Key international frameworks and agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement, SDGs)
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Workshop 1.5:
The benefits of a green budgeting approach
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Workshop 2.1:
Introduction to different types of green budget tagging
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Workshop 2.2:
Analyzing expenditures and revenues for environmental impact
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Workshop 2.3:
The use of climate and environmental markers
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Workshop 2.4:
Aligning fiscal policies with sustainable development objectives
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Workshop 2.5:
Methodologies for calculating environmental externalities
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Workshop 3.1:
The role of legislation in mandating green budgeting
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Workshop 3.2:
Creating the institutional capacity for implementation
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Workshop 3.3:
Cross-ministerial coordination and governance structures
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Workshop 3.4:
The role of Supreme Audit Institutions in green finance
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Workshop 3.5:
Developing an enabling policy environment for sustainability
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Workshop 4.1:
How climate change impacts economic and fiscal stability
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Workshop 4.2:
The costs and benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation
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Workshop 4.3:
Integrating climate risk analysis into fiscal planning
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Workshop 4.4:
Fiscal measures to incentivize green investments
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Workshop 4.5:
Analyzing the climate impact of revenue policies
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Workshop 5.1:
Developing a green budget toolkit
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Workshop 5.2:
Using data and analytics to assess environmental impact
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Workshop 5.3:
Creating green budget statements and reports
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Workshop 5.4:
Conducting a Green Public Expenditure Review
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Workshop 5.5:
Scenario analysis for climate-related fiscal risks
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Workshop 6.1:
Green budgeting for renewable energy projects
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Workshop 6.2:
Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies
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Workshop 6.3:
Financing sustainable urban transport and electric mobility
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Workshop 6.4:
Assessing the environmental impact of infrastructure spending
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Workshop 6.5:
Promoting energy efficiency through fiscal measures
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Workshop 7.1:
Budgeting for sustainable agriculture and food systems
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Workshop 7.2:
Financing forest protection and reforestation projects
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Workshop 7.3:
Fiscal incentives for biodiversity conservation
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Workshop 7.4:
Addressing land degradation through public investment
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Workshop 7.5:
Green budgeting in water resource management
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Workshop 8.1:
Understanding the differentiated impact of climate change on gender
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Workshop 8.2:
Ensuring green policies are socially inclusive
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Workshop 8.3:
How green budgets can address environmental justice issues
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Workshop 8.4:
Engaging vulnerable communities in the budgeting process
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Workshop 8.5:
Integrating a social and gender lens into green finance
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Workshop 9.1:
Prioritizing green projects in the public investment portfolio
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Workshop 9.2:
Cost-benefit analysis for sustainable infrastructure
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Workshop 9.3:
The role of Public-Private Partnerships in green projects
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Workshop 9.4:
Ensuring a robust project pipeline for climate investments
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Workshop 9.5:
Managing project risks for green initiatives
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Workshop 10.1:
Enhancing public access to green budget information
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Workshop 10.2:
Citizen participation in monitoring green expenditures
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Workshop 10.3:
The role of civil society and the media
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Workshop 10.4:
Using accountability mechanisms to ensure results
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Workshop 10.5:
Communicating the value of green budgeting to stakeholders
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Workshop 11.1:
Accessing international climate finance
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Workshop 11.2:
Partnering with multilateral development banks
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Workshop 11.3:
Blending public and private finance for green projects
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Workshop 11.4:
The role of green bonds and sustainable finance markets
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Workshop 11.5:
South-South cooperation on green budgeting initiatives
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Workshop 12.1:
Integrating circular economy principles into budgeting
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Workshop 12.2:
Financing nature-based solutions and ecosystem services
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Workshop 12.3:
Budgeting for a just transition
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Workshop 12.4:
The role of digital technologies in green budgeting
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Workshop 12.5:
Green budgeting for resilience and adaptation
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Workshop 13.1:
Developing a framework to track green budget performance
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Workshop 13.2:
Creating key performance indicators (KPIs) for climate goals
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Workshop 13.3:
Using M&E data to inform future budget cycles
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Workshop 13.4:
Reporting on progress to national and international audiences
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Workshop 13.5:
The role of independent review and evaluation
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Workshop 14.1:
Addressing political economy challenges to green reform
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Workshop 14.2:
Managing resistance from entrenched interests
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Workshop 14.3:
Building internal capacity and technical expertise
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Workshop 14.4:
Overcoming data gaps and measurement challenges
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Workshop 14.5:
Developing a phased approach to implementation
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Workshop 15.1:
Creating a strategic roadmap for your organization
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Workshop 15.2:
Identifying pilot projects and quick wins
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Workshop 15.3:
Setting realistic goals and timelines
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Workshop 15.4:
Measuring and communicating success
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Workshop 15.5:
Presenting a plan to leadership and stakeholders
