CERTIFIED EXPERT IN CLIMATE AND DISASTER RISK FINANCE AND INSURANCE

Climate change and disasters are creating growing fiscal and financial risks for governments, financial institutions, and vulnerable communities worldwide. Building effective financial protection mechanisms has become a strategic priority for strengthening resilience and supporting sustainable development.

The Certified Expert in Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance brings together Frankfurt School's recognised expertise in sustainable finance, financial sector development, and executive education with the technical knowledge of leading international partners. As host of the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP) Secretariat, Frankfurt School plays an active role in advancing climate and disaster risk finance and insurance solutions, facilitating knowledge exchange and supporting the implementation of innovative financial protection mechanisms worldwide.

This expertise is further reinforced by more than 20 years of experience advising financial institutions through Frankfurt School's International Advisory Services (IAS), as well as its pioneering work in renewable energy finance at the Frankfurt School–UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance. These long-standing engagements ensure that the programme is firmly grounded in real-world projects, evolving market practices, and the latest developments in climate and disaster risk finance.

The Certified Expert in Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance programme is designed for professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in financing the aftermath of disasters and managing related fiscal and financial risks. It is particularly relevant for those who want to strengthen their understanding of fiscal and financial risk, build skills in the use and (combined) effects of different financing instruments, and better understand the institutional and regulatory conditions required for effective implementation.

The programme is especially relevant for professionals in ministries of finance and line ministries, central banks, supervisory and regulatory authorities, and disaster risk management agencies. It is also highly relevant for staff from development and humanitarian organisations, international and non-governmental organisations, as well as professionals working in insurance, reinsurance, and other financial institutions.

Whether you are working on public policy, supervision, programme implementation, product design, or advisory support, this programme equips you with the knowledge, analytical tools, and applied understanding needed to engage effectively in a rapidly evolving field.