Climate Finance | Columbia University

The capital to finance climate action exists. So why isn't it flowing where it's needed most? Enroll today on Columbia+: https://plus.columbia.edu/content/cli... "Climate Finance" is a new online course from Columbia Climate School led by Professor Lisa Sachs, Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment and Columbia's M.S. in Climate Finance program. Climate finance shapes what gets built, who can access capital, and who bears the risks. Yet investment often fails to reach the countries, communities, and projects that need it most. This course goes beyond the headlines to explore how capital moves through the global financial system, why structural barriers prevent investment, and how different climate challenges require different financial responses. You'll examine the roles of financial institutions, governments, and international climate funds, while critically evaluating the tools and mechanisms intended to support climate action. In this course, you will: Understand how capital moves and what determines where investment flows Distinguish the financing needs of mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and loss and damage Identify structural barriers to climate investment, including cost of capital and risk Evaluate the strengths and limitations of green bonds, ESG investing, carbon markets, and net-zero pledges Learn how to match climate needs with appropriate financial instruments and solutions This course is designed for: Finance, banking, and investment professionals Sustainability, ESG, and climate risk professionals Business leaders working in energy, infrastructure, and strategy Government officials, policymakers, and development professionals Anyone seeking to understand how financial systems shape climate action No prior background in finance is required. Learn from Columbia Climate School Professor Lisa Sachs and develop a clearer understanding of the systems, institutions, and investment decisions shaping the future of climate finance. Enroll today on Columbia+: https://plus.columbia.edu/content/cli... #ClimateFinance #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #ClimateRisk #ClimateInvestment #Sustainability #ESG #ClimatePolicy #ColumbiaClimateSchool #ColumbiaUniversity #ColumbiaPlus