Climate Change Project Identification, Appraisal & Financing (CCPIAF) -

Climate Change Project Identification, Appraisal & Financing (CCPIAF)

Overview

Nowadays, financial institutions focus their portfolios on lending and direct their resource flow to projects and investments that prioritize climate change considerations. Projects that incorporate climate change considerations demonstrate sustainability and are more likely to secure better funding and support. Such projects align with established green project principles, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resource conservation, biodiversity, and pollution prevention and control.
The challenge for most lending institutions in the region is a lack of competence skills in identifying projects that meet the green project criteria, as well as in appraising and financing green projects. A dearth of bankable projects is a key factor in the low investment in climate projects. The training will build capacity to identify and appraise green projects through a climate change and sustainability lens. Participants will be equipped with the skills to identify potential risks and opportunities and ensure alignment with sustainability principles.

Programme Objectives

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

To improve knowledge in incorporating climate change consideration and sustainability in projects from design to implementation.
Learn how to identify projects that meet climate finance considerations.
Develop skills in appraising and financing green projects, including risk assessment.
Identify financing options for green projects.
Lead the climate finance project team.

Program Content

Project Identification/ Climate Project Mapping:
- Scoping to understand climate-related challenges of a community, nation, region, or sector.
- Identify project solutions to the climate challenge (adaptation and mitigation projects)
- Project alignment to country NDCs and climate goals.

Project Appraisal:

Preliminary assessment, In-depth analysis (technical, economic, social, and environmental viability); Climate-specific considerations: Exploring Sustainability – Metrics and Indicators

Stakeholder Engagement consideration
Monitoring and Evaluation
Case Studies and Practical
Financing and Support for Green Projects.

Methodology

A blended learning approach, incorporating interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, will be adopted. The methodology will also encourage peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing.

Programme Administration

The faculty team comprises professionals with in-depth knowledge of climate finance and green project appraisal.
A set of rules governs AADFI training activities to facilitate maximum learning and foster good relations among participants, instructors, and the Programme Directorate. Below are the relevant extracts of the rules for this workshop:

i. Nomination of a candidate is deemed to imply their readiness to comply with the advice of the instructors and the Programme Directorate.
ii. Participants are expected to attend all sessions, including group meetings, in a prompt and regular manner.

Target Group

Officials involved in project origination, appraisal, financial analysis, implementation, risk management, and portfolio management.

Registration Fees

Contact AADFI Training Unit at: info@adfi-ci / training@adfi-ci.org