Finance 4Nature

Dates
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Location (address)
Conservation International Headquarters
2011 Crystal Dr #600, Arlington, VA 22202
Status
Begins in 1 month
Duration
3 days
Course Type
Specialized Short Format Training

Hosted in partnership with Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) and at Conservation International's headquarters, this in-person training will explore the full spectrum of nature finance solutions. Designed for conservation professionals, this course will investigate how to leverage sustainable finance mechanisms to achieve greater impact and lasting conservation outcomes. 

This course will be conducted over the course of 3 in-person sessions from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, December 2-4. CSF instructors and staff will provide live lecture sessions, case study presentations, discussion facilitation, and interactive exercises. Any additional reading and other course material will be provided through the Numbers For Nature Training Institute’s website. By its conclusion, participants will walk away with a toolkit of strategic finance solutions and an understanding of how to apply them to their work.

Participants will gain
Participants will gain an understanding of hand-picked course topics, including: protected and conserved area finance, blended finance, conservation trust funds, public finance, economic instruments, conservation enterprises, nature investing, and more. Participants will leave this course with the ability to assess tradeoffs, build tailored finance portfolios, and apply these tools to real-world landscapes and conservation goals.
Who the course is for
Conservation and sustainable development practitioners from every country and background are invited to enroll. Participants must be comfortable reading and speaking in English. No previous economics or finance experience is necessary.
How to register

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Enrollment closes on November 14th. To secure your seat in this limited capacity course, head to CSF’s Numbers for Nature Training Institute’s website. Once there, select one of two payment options: a one-time payment of $900 USD, or two monthly payments of $450 USD. Tuition for this course covers attendance, lunches, and 6 months of access to our virtual course platform. Travel and lodging arrangements should be booked independently.

Instructor(s)
Application deadline