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Guidance on Sustainable Finance Learning Content

Target GroupBachelor, MasterResource TypeReportDomainBiodiversity and Finance, Climate Change Finance, Sustainable and Responsible Investment, Sustainable Financial EconomyDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorSwiss Sustaianble Finance
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Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) provides comprehensive educational resources through the SSF Academy platform, hosting aggregated courses and free eLearnings on sustainable investing, ESG ratings, and greenwashing. The platform includes multilingual introductory videos, guidance documents for education providers, and continuous self-learning resources like publications, newsletters, and digital libraries. SSF collaborates with Swiss Association for Quality to define educational guidelines and hosts annual forums for sustainable finance education professionals, supporting both individuals and institutions in developing sustainability literacy within financial markets.

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Access SSF Academy via Eduwo platform for course aggregation. Take free eLearnings on Learnworlds for certificates. Use multilingual videos for client communication and social media. Apply educational guidelines for curriculum design. Utilize self-learning resources including publications and newsletters. Attend annual forums for professional development. Suitable for finance professionals, educators, and institutions developing sustainable finance curricula.

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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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