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Training programs

Capacity building

We are currently working with our partners to develop training programs designed for a range of stakeholders to bridge knowledge gaps. Our initial focus is on student learning as well as capacity building for startups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

According to our analysis, there is a big skill gap in sustainable finance and impact investing with very limited opportunities for students to learn the basics of integrating environmental, social, governance and impact considerations in business planning and investments. Similar issues of lack of skills and knowledge are often cited by businesses as a key barrier to accelerating their sustainability transition. Creating tailored training programs in this area will help companies in BC and Canada grow and scale with a sustainability and impact mindset. Our training programs and other supporting activities targeted at students will also influence and educate the leaders of the future.

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Impact Investing Summer School

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the world? Do you want to gain cutting-edge skills in impact investing and contribute to accelerating the net zero transition? Join our 6-day intensive summer school designed for both undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who aspire to lead the future of sustainable finance with a focus investing in climate solutions.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a transformative learning experience. Apply now and take the first step towards a career in impact investing and climate solutions!

ESG & impact fundamentals for SMEs

Attracting investments into impact ventures requires better understanding of how investors think about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and how to communicate the impact created by specific products and services in line with best practices in financial markets. In this 8-week course designed for startups and SMEs, participants will build their ESG impact leadership skills, learn from leading experts on how to strategically leverage ESG and impact management, measurement and reporting not only to attract capital but also build resilience, retain talent, gain competitive advantage in net-zero supply chains and improve their societal impact. The course if offered in a cohort model with industry-specific content in collaboration with leading ecosystem builders in BC.

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Coastal Climate Solution Leaders

We are proud to contribute to this unique program led by Dr. Julia Baum aiming to support the development of climate solutions leaders. Bridging across the sciences, engineering, business, social sciences, and law, this 6-year program funded by NSERC-CREATE will deliver enriched interdisciplinary and intersectoral training to prepare the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to rise to the challenge of climate change. The Hub’s Director, Dr. Basma Majerbi is a core team member of CCSL and a member of the management team responsible for program design and student selection. The Hub’s resources on climate finance and impact investing are used to contribute to the CCSL program offering students essential knowledge on challenges and opportunities in financing climate solutions.