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  • Climate-related losses and damages will intensify with each increment of global warming, driven by the interaction of multiple climatic and non-climatic risk factors, leading to widespread sectoral and regional impacts
  • With financial institutions and investors emphasizing climate-related disclosures, businesses must assess their exposure to risks such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, landslides, and cyclones, along with policy shifts and carbon pricing
  • This course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify vulnerabilities, quantify risks, and develop mitigation and adaptation strategies, enabling organizations to integrate sustainability into their core business strategies for long-term economic and environmental resilience

Developed by the UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning in collaboration with leading academic and industry experts

Who can Attend

  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Corporates and Business Leaders
  • Industry Professionals and Stakeholders
When?

May 23 – 24, 2025

Where?

Amrita School of Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi

Registration

Fee: 20,000/-+GST as applicable 

You will receive a certificate co-issued by

  • UNESCO Chair on Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation & Development
  • Amrita School for Sustainable Futures
  • Amrita School of Business
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Course Overview

Unit 1

Introduction to climate change and impacts

  • Analyzing the Effects of Climate Change on Industries: Real-World Case Studies
  • Exploring Physical Risks: Floods, Heatwaves, Droughts, and Other Extreme Risks
  • Examining Transition Risks: Policy Shifts, Carbon Pricing, and Regulatory Changes
  • Integrating Sustainability: Circular Economy, Energy Efficiency, and Green Supply Chains
  • Assessing Vulnerabilities and Building Resilience in Critical Infrastructure and Assets

Unit 2

Climate risk

  • Estimating the Financial Impact of Climate-Related Events
  • Assessing Climate Risks for Policy Development and Insurance Premium Adjustments
  • Evaluating Climate Risk Exposure in Sustainable Investment Decisions
  • Integrating Climate Risk into Economic Planning: Insights from Case Studies

Unit 3

Risk assessment

  • Utilizing IPCC Sixth Assessment Tools for Analyzing Emission Scenarios (RCP/SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP5-8.5)
  • Applying NGFS Guidelines for Assessing Climate Risks in the Financial Sector
  • Identifying Climate Hazards Impacting Industries and Supply Chains
  • Leveraging Climate Models, Apps, and Warning Systems for Vulnerability and Impact Analysis

Unit 4

Transition risks-mitigation and adaptation strategies

  • Designing Climate-Resilient Systems and Operational Frameworks
  • Embedding Climate Risk Management into Corporate Decision-Making Processes
  • Applying Sustainable Management Practices (SMPs), Climate Financing, and NGFS Guidelines
  • Understanding Key Climate Change Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD, and PCAF Regulations

Upon completing the course, you will be able to:

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