Green Governance: Sustainable Risk Management and Compliance for Financial Institutions

COURSE DESCRIPTION
As climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality increasingly impact economies and financial markets, development financial institutions in Asia and the Pacific are under growing pressure to integrate sustainability into their governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. This course, “Green Governance: Sustainable Risk and Compliance for Financial Institutions,” equips development bankers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to align their institutions with global sustainability goals, manage emerging ESG risks, and comply with evolving regulatory expectations.

Through a blend of expert-led sessions, regional case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will explore the intersection of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues with financial decision-making. The course will offer actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into institutional governance structures, risk frameworks, and financial products.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to lead and operationalize sustainable finance practices, enhance institutional resilience, and contribute to inclusive, low-carbon development pathways in the Asia-Pacific region.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the global and regional landscape of sustainable finance and climate risk.
• Identify and manage ESG-related risks and opportunities within financial institutions.
• Implement green governance frameworks aligned with international best practices.
• Integrate sustainability into compliance, reporting, and decision-making processes.

MODE OF DELIVERY:

• Expert Lectures: Thematic presentations led by sustainability, risk, and finance experts.
• Case Studies: Regional and international examples of green governance and ESG integration in financial institutions.
• Interactive Workshops: Hands-on group activities focusing on scenario analysis, risk assessment, compliance planning, and strategy design.
• Group Discussions: Facilitated peer exchanges on challenges and opportunities in participants’ institutions.
• Simulations and Exercises: Practical application of ESG tools and frameworks using hypothetical or real institutional data.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS:
Account/Lending Officers
Compliance Officers
Planning Officers
Product Development Officers
Program Lending Officers
Risk Management Officers
Strategic and Knowledge Management Officers