Certified Expert in Biodiversity Finance
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Biodiversity underpins the global economy, yet its rapid decline is creating serious risks for the financial sector. This programme equips you with the expertise to understand these risks and transform them into opportunities. You’ll learn how to measure and integrate biodiversity into financial strategies, navigate international policies and frameworks, and leverage innovative financing solutions that deliver value for both business and nature.
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Biodiversity underpins the global economy, yet its rapid decline is creating serious risks for the financial sector. This programme equips you with the expertise to understand these risks and transform them into opportunities. You’ll learn how to measure and integrate biodiversity into financial strategies, navigate international policies and frameworks, and leverage innovative financing solutions that deliver value for both business and nature.
Your Benefits
This programme combines cutting-edge knowledge with practical tools to help you bridge the gap between finance and nature.
- Future-ready expertise – Gain the skills to understand how biodiversity loss creates financial risks and turn them into sustainable opportunities.
- Practical application – Learn to use tools, data, and frameworks to integrate biodiversity into real-world financial strategies.
- Global perspective – Navigate international policies, regulations, and initiatives that are reshaping sustainable finance.
- Gain an accredited certification (3 ECTS credits)
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EARLY BIRD
Register by 15 January 2026 and secure the early bird discount. Regular price after this date: EUR 1,050.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Early bird discount (by January 15)
- 10% group discount
- 10% alumni discount
Contact us for combinable discounts
Register by 15 January 2026 and secure the early bird discount. Regular price after this date: EUR 1,050.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- Early bird discount (by January 15)
- 10% group discount
- 10% alumni discount
Contact us for combinable discounts
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
01 March 2026 - 31 August 2026
METHODOLOGY
Our self-paced, asynchronous online courses are built for professionals who want to upskill on their own time, without putting work on hold. Our courses deliver international expertise and hands-on tools you can apply immediately.
- Flexible, study anytime, anywhere
- Practical learning, real-world examples
- Expert support when you need it
- Optional live sessions (also recorded, of course)
Join a global community of professionals who are advancing their careers with flexible, high-quality learning.
CONTENTS
COURSE OUTLINE
Setting the scene - Introduction to biodiversity and ecosystem services
The unit also provides regional and sectoral case examples of the importance of biodiversity to the overall society and business.
Biodiversity loss threat to the financial system - Risks, impacts and dependencies
It explains key terminologies and concepts of biodiversity finance and biodiversity loss as impact dependence and double materiality. This Unit delves into the intricate connections between biodiversity and financial stability, explaining double materiality and risk management strategies.
Public and private sector - Initiatives and available frameworks
It is specifically designed to help participants develop a good understanding of the role of the public and private sectors in biodiversity finance. It introduces participants to initiatives currently under development at the regulatory level, such as taxonomies. This module also aims to cover platforms and tools available for assessing biodiversity-related risks and opportunities.
Measuring, reporting and strategy
Opportunities and innovation
Lastly, the module further delves into the financial products, funds and forms of capital suited for investment in this realm.
COURSE OUTLINE
Setting the scene - Introduction to biodiversity and ecosystem services
The unit also provides regional and sectoral case examples of the importance of biodiversity to the overall society and business.
Biodiversity loss threat to the financial system - Risks, impacts and dependencies
It explains key terminologies and concepts of biodiversity finance and biodiversity loss as impact dependence and double materiality. This Unit delves into the intricate connections between biodiversity and financial stability, explaining double materiality and risk management strategies.
Public and private sector - Initiatives and available frameworks
It is specifically designed to help participants develop a good understanding of the role of the public and private sectors in biodiversity finance. It introduces participants to initiatives currently under development at the regulatory level, such as taxonomies. This module also aims to cover platforms and tools available for assessing biodiversity-related risks and opportunities.
Measuring, reporting and strategy
Opportunities and innovation
Lastly, the module further delves into the financial products, funds and forms of capital suited for investment in this realm.
COURSE OUTLINE
Setting the scene - Introduction to biodiversity and ecosystem services
The unit also provides regional and sectoral case examples of the importance of biodiversity to the overall society and business.
Biodiversity loss threat to the financial system - Risks, impacts and dependencies
It explains key terminologies and concepts of biodiversity finance and biodiversity loss as impact dependence and double materiality. This Unit delves into the intricate connections between biodiversity and financial stability, explaining double materiality and risk management strategies.
Public and private sector - Initiatives and available frameworks
It is specifically designed to help participants develop a good understanding of the role of the public and private sectors in biodiversity finance. It introduces participants to initiatives currently under development at the regulatory level, such as taxonomies. This module also aims to cover platforms and tools available for assessing biodiversity-related risks and opportunities.
Measuring, reporting and strategy
Opportunities and innovation
Lastly, the module further delves into the financial products, funds and forms of capital suited for investment in this realm.
STUDY JOURNEY
Register
Participate
Pass the Exam
Get Certified
MODULE OF
Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
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Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
MODULE OF
Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance.
Diploma in Green Finance
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Green Finance.
Diploma in Financial Inclusion
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Financial Inclusion.
Diploma in Risk Management
Benefit from an Alumni discount and have the course credited when you continue to the Diploma in Risk Management.
