In the final cycle of this year’s International Summer School that was held during July 21 - 31, visiting professor...
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This is the summarized version of the course syllabus, which is subject to change.
This course aims to enable graduate students to build a solid understanding of the nexus between finance and sustainability as a basis for effectively identifying, assessing and managing sustainability-related risks, impacts and opportunities. There are several investment opportunities aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable agri-business, renewable energy and green manufacturing are examples of sectors which hold growing potential to attract international and domestic climate finance. We will discuss the emerging opportunities, the nature of the business environment in select emerging markets and the inherent complexities in meeting the world’s financing needs for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Dr. Mumbi Maria Wachira is a full-time Accounting Lecturer at Strathmore University Business School (SBS) and Director of Doctoral Academy, Strathmore University. Her teaching and research areas are in ESG Reporting, Sustainable Finance, Managerial Accounting and Corporate Fraud. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Wachira has also been involved in the training and consulting of companies working towards embedding sustainability strategies within their business models. She is part of the Kenya Banker’s Association Sustainable Finance working group which provides guidance on how financial institutions in the country should implement climate risk reporting. In addition, she was appointed to the ESG Exchange Technical Committee, an initiative by the Corporate Governance Academy which works to provide guidance on how South African companies should provide ESG disclosures within their reporting cycles. She is the academic lead for Sustainability Leadership Programme at SBS and the Vice Chair for UN-PRME Chapter Africa. She is a member of the Shared Value Africa Initiative Council of 8 and is also actively involved in the B Academics Global Engagement Committee representing Africa.
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Universidad de los Andes | Vigilada Mineducación
Reconocimiento como Universidad:
Decreto 1297 del 30 de mayo de 1964.
Reconocimiento personería jurídica:
Resolución 28 del 23 de febrero de 1949 Minjusticia.
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