At the Chartered Bankers Institute, I collaborated with another eLearning developer on the Climate Risk project, where our goal was to transform the course material provided by higher education providers into interactive content. We utilized various interactive elements such as accordions, timelines, images, quizzes, and click-to-reveal graphics to engage learners and enhance their understanding of climate risk within the banking industry. Our efforts were driven by the recognition of the global significance of managing climate-related risks and supporting the transition to a low-carbon world, a priority for central banks and financial regulators.
The Certificate in Climate Risk, launched in 2021 and substantially updated for 2022/23, aimed to encompass the latest developments in climate change understanding, policy and regulatory landscape, and finance sector practices. Our revised Study Guide and course included the most recent assessment of climate science by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global, regional, and national policy and regulatory developments, advancements in data availability and analytics, evolving finance sector approaches to climate risk governance, and the growth of alliances addressing sustainability issues.
This qualification was designed to equip financial services professionals worldwide, including bankers, insurers, investment managers, central bankers and regulators, risk managers, analysts, and consultants, with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate climate risk and support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon world. Through our interactive content development, we aimed to empower learners to effectively address climate risk challenges and contribute to the broader sustainability agenda in the financial services sector. Please note that the specific details and further information regarding the Certificate in Climate Risk can be found in the provided Module Specification, and you can also hear from our CEO, Simon Thompson, about the significance of this qualification in addressing climate risk.
