Economía y Finanzas para el Liderazgo Ambiental, 2026

This is the fourth edition of Economía y Finanzas para el Liderazgo Ambiental (Economics and Finance for Environmental Leadership) our flagship 100% online and in Spanish course. The objective of the course is to teach Latin American professionals essential economic tools they can apply to their nature conservation work. It helps participants design more effective conservation programs and enable them to better assess the socio-environmental impacts of planned development projects. The course is best for professionals and academics working in conservation and sustainable management of natural resources in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Methodology

The course combines asynchronous lectures and virtual discussion sessions led by the CSF Numbers for Nature Training Institute and our experienced instructor team from Latin America.  Pre-recorded lectures, lecture materials, and readings are hosted on the Numbers for Nature Training Institute, and participants are asked to complete about two hours of work per week on the platform. Two live sessions of two hours each will be held each week, where the instructor reviews key points, responds to questions, presents case studies, and leads activities.

The 12-week course, divided into seven modules, is aimed at professionals working in nature conservation and sustainable management of natural resources in the private sector, governmental and non-governmental agencies, academia, and grassroots organizations. The virtual structure allows participants to continue with their daily work while they participate in the course.

Course content:

1. Economic Fundamentals
2. Natural Resource Economics
3. Ecosystem Services and Economic Valuation
4. Cost-Benefit Analysis
5. Conservation Finance
6. Environmental Policy
7. Behavioral Economics