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Empowering Experts in Sustainable Finance and Investment

CASI Academy is a platform designed for dedicated learners seeking to advance their knowledge of sustainable finance. It offers a comprehensive suite of high-quality content, covering a wide range of topics in sustainable finance, to meet the needs of learners worldwide, especially in developing countries.

The platform is responding to the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP) released in 2023, embracing a holistic approach that ensures broad sectoral coverage while addressing the capacity-building gap and local needs in developing countries. With digital technologies, the platform can also provide online learning content in local languages. CASI Academy aims to provide 100 hours of content related to sustainable investment by the end of 2026.

Three introductory modules and the first set of Level 1 Certificate courses have been launched and are now available on the platform. These modules cover eight key areas and are offered in multiple languages.
Introductory Modules
These modules lay a solid foundation with a comprehensive introduction to sustainability issues and sustainable finance fundamentals. Learners acquire essential knowledge of environmental, climate, and other challenges and key financial concepts that support sustainable solutions, preparing themselves to engage effectively in advanced studies under the certificate courses.
Languages available: Arabic, Chinese, English, and French.
Certificate Courses
The certificate courses immerse you in the critical aspects of sustainable finance, from green and sustainable finance taxonomy to sustainability disclosure, climate risk assessment and management, and other topics. Tailored for a diverse range of learners, these courses deliver the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in today’s rapidly evolving sustainable finance landscape.
Languages available: Chinese and English. Arabic and French will be coming soon.

Certificate Courses Level 1: This level provides key concepts and foundations that aim to build the fundamental knowledge and overall picture of a variety of topics

Certificate Courses Level 2 & 3: Coming soon. Additional modules designed for continued and more advanced knowledge acquisition are currently being developed to enrich the learning experience.

At CASI Academy, learners can access comprehensive, multi-tiered, and up-to-date content

CASI Academy aims to provide comprehensive coverage of topics related to sustainable finance and investment. To make learning more accessible, the content has been organized into the following areas:

This course offers an in-depth understanding of green finance taxonomies. It highlights their development, role in classifying green and transitional economic activities and guiding investment allocation and decision-making.  

 

Keywords:

- Taxonomy development and usage

- Non-official and official taxonomies

- EU, China, ASEAN taxonomies

- Common Ground Taxonomy

- Interoperability, “do no significant harm” (DNSH)

 
1
Green and Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

This course offers an overview of sustainable finance and capital market products. It highlights the key features of various financial instruments, implementation metrics, standards, and real-world case studies.

 

Keywords: 

- Use of proceeds financing

- Green loans and bonds

- Sustainability bonds, blue bonds and sukuk

- External review

- Transition finance

2
Green and Sustainable Finance Products

This course offers an introduction to climate-related financial risk. Using empirical findings equips participants to effectively identify, assess, and manage climate risks in financing and investment.

 

Keywords:

- Physical and transition risk

- Climate risk transmission to financial risk

- Financial significance of climate risk

- Variability of climate risk

- Climate risk analysis and models

3
Climate Risk Assessment and Management

This course offers insights into navigating the complexities of sustainability disclosure and provides a solid foundation in carbon accounting.

 

Keywords: 

- Demand for disclosure

- Case study (investor, supply chain, regulators, civil society)

- Carbon disclosure framework

- Carbon emission calculation

4
Sustainability Disclosure

This course offers a framework for understanding and applying policy incentives in green finance from a regulatory and fiscal policy perspective.

 

Keywords: 

- Fiscal incentives

- Green budgeting

- Market incentives

- Trade-related regulations

- Contradictory incentives

- Effectiveness of incentives

5
Policy Incentives for Sustainable Finance

This course offers participants with the critical knowledge and skills needed to originate green projects. It provides opportunities to develop proficiency in strategic planning, financial sustainability, and environmental impact assessments.

 

Keywords: 

- Technical and financial feasibility

- Project cycle, challenges, and success factors

- Project finance and ecology-oriented

development

- Risk, legal and ESG assessment

6
Sustainable Project Origination and Development

This course offers an in-depth exploration of ESG investing, highlighting how environmental, social, and governance criteria are transforming modern investment strategies. It offers participants insights into the drivers of ESG investing and practical approaches to integrating ESG factors.

 

Keywords:

- Fundamentals, evolution

and drivers

- ESG investment strategies

- Negative and positive screening

- ESG investment integration

- Thematic investing

- ESG stewardship

- Impact investing

7
ESG Investing

This course offers a foundational understanding of transition finance, exploring its definition, key components, and importance. It also delves into the unique challenges and opportunities within the field of transition finance.

 

Keywords: 

- G20 Transition Finance Framework

- Identification and reporting

 of transitional activities

- Transition-related financial instruments

- Policy incentives

- Just Transition

8
Transition Finance

This course explore innovative insurance products and strategies that address climate risks and support the shift to a low-carbon economy. They highlight insurers' key role in financing sustainable projects, managing environmental liabilities, and responding to climate-related disasters while advancing green finance initiatives.

 

Keywords: 

- Innovative insurance products 

- Insurance strategies 

- Environmental liabilities 

- Sustainable projects

- Insurers' role 

- Climate resilience

 

9
Green Insurance
Carbon markets create a financial system for pricing and trading emissions, encouraging cuts and investment in low-carbon technologies. Tools like emissions trading and carbon credits help drive a collective shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

 

Keywords: 

- Carbon markets

- Emissions pricing 

- Emissions trading

- Carbon credits

- Emissions reduction

- Low-carbon technologies 

 

10
Carbon Market
Why learn with CASI?
Sustainable Project
Origination and Development
CASI Academy offers some of the most comprehensive and up-to-date contents on sustainability, covering the core topics of green and sustainable finance. Developed and assisted by global industry experts, the Academy combines practical skills with theoretical insights, equipping learners to make steady progress and meaningful impact with the knowledge acquired.
Leveraging
Advanced Technology
CASI Academy offers some of the most comprehensive and up-to-date contents on sustainability, covering the core topics of green and sustainable finance. Developed and assisted by global industry experts, the Academy combines practical skills with theoretical insights, equipping learners to make steady progress and meaningful impact with the knowledge acquired.
Flexible,
Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. CASI’s online platform gives you complete control over your learning journey, allowing you to plan and progress in a way that fits your personal and professional commitments.
Gain a Competitive Edge
with CASI Academy Certification
Earn a CASI certification that enhances your professional profile. It demonstrates your dedication and expertise and positions you as an early mover and a leader in sustainable practices, ready to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in this field.
Expert-Led Courses
and Global Networking
CASI stands out as one of the few platforms offering expert-led learning opportunities through both online channels—such as CASI Academy and CASI Seminars—and in-person events like CASI Sustainability Forums and Customized TA Services. These programs provide invaluable insights into emerging trends and best practices. Additionally, CASI connects you with a global network of over 60 member organizations, creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
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