Accessing Climate Finance

The Accessing Climate Finance regional short course aimed to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate the complex landscape of climate-related finance. The program focused on enabling informed decisions, supporting sustainable investments, understanding relevant policies, and exploring innovative financial solutions – all while fostering cross-sector collaboration to advance the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

Course Provider: Griffith University

Training Schedule:

• Preliminary Learning Activities (PLA): 28–29 April & 19 May 2025 (Online)
• Core Learning Elements (CLE): 16–27 June 2025 (Australia)
• Applied Learning Activities (ALA): 1–2 September 2025 (Online)

The in-country component was held in Australia from 16–27 June 2025. Three participants from Mongolia (2 female, 1 male) successfully completed the program on 2 September 2025.

In total, 24 participants from 8 countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -joined this regional short course. Together, they strengthened their expertise to support sustainable development and accelerate the low-carbon economy.

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Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reductions to Reduce Vulnerability

Climate and disaster risks do not respect borders. They are especially pronounced in shared river basins where floods and droughts are intensifying. When efforts to address these risks are disconnected, protection weakens and resources are wasted. A transboundary approach – supported by joint basin organizations – enables countries to collaborate, share data, and plan more efficiently.

This Regional Short Course was designed to strengthen policies, optimize resource use, and enhance the protection of people and assets. It explored how aligning disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate adaptation can advance sustainable development through policy innovation and practical solutions.

Delivered by Griffith University’s International Development Unit (IDU) in partnership with Griffith Business School, Cities Research Institute, and Griffith School of Medicine, the course combined live and online interactive sessions, workshops, presentations, and site visits in a hybrid format.

The learning journey included three key components:

• PLA (Preliminary Learning Activity): Conducted online over three days – 7, 8 April and 12 May – participants received slide decks, guest lectures from Australia and abroad, and an initial review of Return-to-Work Plan (RWP) requirements.
• CLE (Course Learning Experience): Held in Australia from 2 to 13 June 2025, this intensive two-week program linked theory with practice through case studies and visits to government and non-government organizations. Each day combined classroom learning with real-world insights, all tied back to the development of RWPs. Three participants from Mongolia (all women) joined this component.
• APA (Applied Post-Activity): Conducted online on 27-28 August, this session provided an opportunity to clarify content, strengthen networks with Australian institutions, enhance presentation skills, and receive final feedback on RWPs.

Both courses concluded with a graduation ceremony on 14 November, where participants expressed heartfelt gratitude to the delivery team and organizers for an enriching experience.