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From financing change to changing finance

Target GroupBachelor, Executive Education, Master, PhDResource TypeReportDomainConcept of System Transformation, Megatrends and sustainability, Solution Strategies, Climate Change Finance, EconomicsDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorTom Jess, Peter Blom and Sandrine Dixson-Declève
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  • Students explore systemic changes needed in financial systems for sustainability. They learn about barriers to sustainable finance and potential solutions for system transformation.
  • Particularly relevant for sustainable finance, economics, or business sustainability courses. Best used in upper-level undergraduate or graduate settings.
  • Use as a core reading for discussions about financial system reform. Create assignments analyzing the six proposed projects for system change.

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Report

Provide detailed formatting guidelines and evaluation criteria upfront. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding through systematic analysis and clear communication. Establish peer review processes to improve quality before final submission. Use reports as capstone experiences that integrate multiple course concepts and demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities.

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