Nature finance

Summary

This course explores the many financial instruments that can come as a support for protection and regeneration of natural assets.

Content

Keywords

Nature - Finance - NbS - Technologies - Case study

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Basic knowledge of Finance is a plus but not a pre-requisite.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Discuss scientific concepts related to nature
• Propose financial solutions as a support to natural assets
• Defend the relevance of Nature for our economic and social systems
• Visualize the job market ecosystem related to Nature Finance

Transversal skills

• Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
• Communicate effectively with professionals from other disciplines.
• Negotiate effectively within the group.
• Respect relevant legal guidelines and ethical codes for the profession.
• Take responsibility for environmental impacts of her/ his actions and decisions.
• Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
• Write a scientific or technical report.

Teaching methods

In class sessions + Homeworks (mainly readings or videos)

Assessment methods

- One mid-term session on Nature Sciences Basics (30%)

- One mid-term session on Nature Finance tools (30%)

- One Final exam as Poster presentation (30%)

- Exercice (10%)

Resources

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/MGT-541