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Free online course “Introduction to Sustainable Finance” from UN CC: e-Learn

The Strategic Alliance on Green Bond Market Development in G20 Emerging Economies (STA), a partnership between Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) are pleased to present this new e-learning course on Sustainable Finance.

This interactive and practice-oriented course covers the basics of Sustainable Finance while providing several opportunities to dive deeper. It shares valuable insights of the Strategic Alliance of GIZ and SEB and our technical partner CICERO, gained during activities in emerging economies and interactions with market participants worldwide. You will also learn about examples of UN-supported initiatives to promote sustainable finance in countries like Mongolia and Indonesia. The course is designed for interested participants from governments, financial sector, businesses, and civil society.

Free online courses “Business Process Analysis for Trade Facilitation” from UN SDG: Learn and ESCAP 75

The Business Process Analysis (BPA) online training course has been developed by the ESCAP Trade, Investment and Innovation Division based on the UNNExT BPA Guide to Simplify Trade Procedures. BPA is considered the first necessary step to simplifying trade procedures. The course consists of seven modules and introduces a step-by-step approach to conducting BPA. It is aimed at government officials and other stakeholders responsible for trade facilitation. This course is also available in Chinese, French and Russian. Just click through the modules at your leisure.

Free online course “Behavioural insights and strategic planning” from UN SDG Learn / Claned

This intermediate course introduces the application of behavioural insights in strategic planning and aims to enhance integrated national development planning in the Arab region. It introduces participants to the field of behavioural science and the structure of the strategic planning process. It is a 2 hour course in English and Arabic

Sustainable procurement progress report

This report from Action Sustainability in the UK brings together the collective knowledge gathered through 17 years of consultancy and training in this field. It delivers valuable insights into the state of sustainable procurement today.

Podcast : The story behind “Green Doors” An interview with Shaun McCarthy OBE

In this podcast hear how Joe and Levi used their interests and talents to create an eco company “Green Doors” helping to reduce “waste to landfill whist recycling, upcycling and offering their customers a sustainable choice.

The story behind Green Doors An interview with Shaun McCarthy OBE

Hear how Joe and Levi used their interests and talents to create an eco company “Green Doors” helping to reduce “waste to landfill whist recycling, upcycling and offering their customers a sustainable choice.

Chris Martin Talks Introducing Sustainability Into Coldplay World Tour source from a Today interview on YouTube

Coldplay has created a concert experience meant to thrill fans, while reducing the band’s environmental impact. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones hits the road with band members Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland for a first-hand look at how they are energizing and educating fans with a first-of-its-kind tour.

Shaz Khan talks about how ESG is impacting procurement technology. In conversation with Shaun McCarthy OBE

Shaz Khan is founder and CEO of Vroozi, based in Los Angeles, California. They serve a global client base with their Procure to Pay platform. In conversation with Shaun McCarthy OBE, Shaz discusses how clients are demanding more sustainable products and solutions.

Sustainable Procurement Toolkit

The free, open-source Sustainable Procurement Toolkit contains templates and tools that enable the integration of a sustainable procurement system into an existing procurement process.