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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

Episode 68 – The challenges of carbon reporting – Part 2 of 2 – With Graeme and Laurence

The Directors of Litmus Sustainability explore sustainable procurement topics with Shaun McCarthy OBE, including their concerns around “quick fixes” to…

Episode 67 – Helping businesses to become “The partner of choice” in sustainability – Part 1 of 2

Meet Graeme and Laurence, co-founders of Litmus Sustainability in the UK. They provide insights into ways in which businesses are…

Episode 66 – Star Scott talks about the challenges of social certification and the new administration in the USA

We were delighted to revisit Star Scott from the University of Atlanta to discuss the challenges faced in social certification…

Episode 65 – Mel’s world of sustainable procurement – Part 2 of 2 -Mel D’Silva

Sustainable procurement expert, Melita D’Silva reflects on her experience from implementing ISO 20400 and how the standard is being applied…

Episode 64 – Sustainable procurement is good procurement – Part 1 of 2 – Mel D’Silva

An experienced procurement professional and international sustainable procurement expert, Melita D’Silva talks about her experience. In Part 1 of 2…

Episode 63 – Sanjay Kumar – the man who wrote an outstanding book about sustainable procurement

There are few people in the world who have authored a book on sustainable procurement. Sanjay Kumar talks about his…