Mr Yensen Aliamin, RDI Research Fellow, is presenting the training material on sustainable finance awareness.
As a consequence of climate change, the world is facing a severe environmental crisis. Parallel to this, sustainable financing has become a pivotal apparatus for mitigating and adapting to the adverse impact of climate change. Thus, Baresi Training Centre of RDI organised an online “Sustainable Finance Awareness" training for Bank Mega Central Finance and Bank Mega Auto Finance on November 16, 2024. Both RDI and Bank Mega recognised the growing importance of integrating sustainability into financial systems as a key strategy in addressing climate change and social issues.
Mr Yensen Aliamin, RDI Research Fellow, is presenting the training material on sustainable finance awareness.
The training was aimed to increase awareness within the private sector regarding the essential role of finance in promoting sustainability. Delivered by Mr Yensen Aliamin, a Research Fellow at RDI, the session opened by addressing the urgency of sustainability, underlining the global climate crisis, and the necessity of transitioning toward sustainable solutions. The discussion then delved into the concept of sustainable finance, emphasising how financial institutions, especially banks, can create significant contributions to this effort. Mr Yensen shared practical approaches to sustainable finance, offering examples of roadmaps and actionable strategies tailored to bankers, who play a crucial role in steering financial flows. Participants were encouraged to view sustainability not only as a responsibility but also a strategic avenue for achieving long-term success.
The "Sustainable Finance Awareness” training participants ranged from commissioners to staff across divisions in Bank Mega.
More than 120 participants, ranging from managers and staff from various divisions, joined the training. The training has provided essential sustainable finance knowledge to financial professionals and practitioners and increased the urgency of transitioning to more sustainable financial practices in the private sector. As highlighted in Mr Yensen's closing remarks, bankers play a pivotal role in driving the industry's transition toward sustainability. Finally, this initiative underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration between scholars, financial institutions, and the industry in reshaping financial practices to achieve a sustainable future.