Basic Level Certification
Instructor
Climate Finance Hub
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of climate change, its causes, impacts, and the specific challenges and opportunities it presents to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a focus on Ghana. It is designed to empower MSMEs with the knowledge and tools needed to adapt to climate change and leverage emerging climate investment opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept, causes, and impacts of climate change.
- Recognize how climate change affects MSMEs and the sectors they operate in.
- Identify adaptation strategies to increase resilience against climate change impacts.
- Explore climate investment opportunities tailored for MSMEs in Ghana.
- Overcome barriers to accessing climate finance and build sustainable business practices.
Target Audience:
- Owners and managers of MSMEs.
- Entrepreneurs seeking climate-resilient business opportunities.
- Policy makers and stakeholders in the climate and MSME sectors.
- Development organizations and NGOs supporting MSMEs.
Course Content
- Module 1: Understanding Climate Change
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Module 2: Climate Change and Businesses
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Introduction to Module 2
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Section 1: Climate Change and MSMEs
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Video on Climate Change by the Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
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The risks that businesses face and opportunities that might develop out of the new situation
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Physical Impacts
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Transitional Impacts
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Section 2: Climate Sensitive Sectors and How They Affect MSMEs
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Water scarcity and climate resilience in Northern Ghana _ IWMI
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Tourism and Climate Change
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Fishing Industry
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Section 3: How MSMEs Can Adapt to Climate Change
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- Module 3: MSMEs and Climate Investments in Ghana
- Quiz on Basic Level Certification