Module VIII Session I: Blue, Green and Nature Finance
By the end of this Module, learners will be able to:
Understand what a blue economy is and the importance of blue economy resources.
Appreciate the global and regional frameworks on blue economy.
Be aware of the financing opportunities within the blue economy, and the opportunities for innovation in Rwanda.
Understand the potential of Rwanda’s blue economy.
Have an understanding of how blue financial instruments work.
List the learning objectives that the participants will achieve by the end of the training.
The following topics will be covered in this module:
Topic 1: Exploring the Blue Economy
• Elements of the Blue Economy
• Challenges to the Blue Economy
• Benefits of the Blue Economy
• Rwanda's Blue Economy Potential
• Global Frameworks for the Blue Economy
• Regional Blue Economy Policies and Frameworks
Topic 2: Financing the Blue Economy
• The Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles
• The Blue Finance Guidance Framework
• Blue Bonds and Blue Loans
◦ The Seychelles: World's First Sovereign Blue Bond Issuer
• Opportunities for Innovation in Rwanda