SDG Finance Academy
The SDG Finance Academy brings UNDP’s sustainable finance knowledge to the world through
- Live online courses
- Self-paced e-Learning courses
- Tailored support in all areas of sustainable finance.
Since 2022, the Academy has provided in-person training to more than 2,000 development and finance practitioners. Its open access e-Learning Programme has reached more than 5,000 online learners with an average satisfaction score of 9.1 out of 10.
NEW COURSE!
Biodiversity Finance: Designing and Implementing Finance Plans for Nature
UNDP's Learning for Nature series has launched the second edition of its online biodiversity finance (BIOFIN) course.
This massive open online course introduces the BIOFIN methodology, equipping learners with the skills to develop national biodiversity finance plans.
Participants will learn how to assess policy and financial landscapes, review biodiversity expenditures, estimate financial needs, and identify suitable finance solutions.
Course details:
- Type: Online
- Dates: 22 September – 31 October 2025
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Estimated effort: Approximately 14 hours
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian
- Registration link: https://bit.ly/BIOFIN_course

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Complementing its training, the Academy supports colleagues with targeted expertise in sustainable finance. In 2024, nearly 300 newly vetted experts in sustainable finance were added to UNDP’s ExpRes Roster across 15 sustainable finance sub-profiles – ready to deploy wherever needed to assist countries in financing their sustainability goals.