Climate Risk & Climate Investing

In an era of unprecedented environmental transformation, understanding climate risk and the economic value of natural capital has become crucial for investors, financial professionals, and business leaders. This micro-credential provides a comprehensive framework for assessing, managing, and investing in a world increasingly defined by climate challenges and ecological complexity.



This fully online course is ideal for:



Early-career sustainability and finance professionals seeking specialised knowledge in climate risk investing.

Mid-career investment analysts and portfolio managers looking to develop climate and nature capital expertise.

Environmental finance specialists seeking comprehensive risk assessment skills.

Corporate strategy professionals developing climate resilience approaches and investors interested in understanding long-term ecological and financial interdependencies.

Applicants should hold a minimum National Framework of Qualifications Honours (Level 8) award or an equivalent international qualification.



Applicants who do not hold a primary or higher degree but have sufficient and relevant professional experience are also welcome to apply.

Closing Date : 07 February 2026

10 weeks, part-time (4 lectures)



This course will be delivered online, 6pm to 9pm on Monday evenings over 4 lectures.

Online classes will commence on Monday 16th February 2026, 6pm to 9pm.

Sustainable finance is an exciting and rapidly evolving area of legal and financial practice. Understanding core drivers, risks, and influences in the sustainable finance world will provide students with skills that will be relevant across a range of careers.



This "Climate Risk & Climate Investing" Micro-credential focuses from an investor's perspective on the great threat that climate changes pose, which could negatively impact economic growth, inflation, and investment returns. The module will examine the different climate risks and the approaches for effective portfolio decarbonization.



This Micro-credential, designed by Maynooth University, aims to provide a pipeline of skilled talent that meets a highlighted industry need – innovative ways to improve sustainability in fintech. Supporting the Irish Government's Ireland for Finance Strategy 2025, the programme directly engages with the Technology & Innovation Pillar of the strategy and the Sustainable Finance horizontal priority. Technology & Innovation is the second pillar of the Ireland for Finance strategy and deals with emerging challenges and opportunities in technology that impact on the financial services sector in Ireland. This programme will also contribute to the Talent pillar of the strategy through educating the workforce to be able to meet the demands of the international financial services sector.



As the market demands more sustainable business practices, and as regulators impose increasingly stringent sustainability targets, an understanding of how to ensure long-term business and financial activity is now an essential attribute of anyone working in a legal, financial or policy profession.