Certificate in Green Finance & Law

We design educational and training programs , fellowships, and practitioner workshops to train the next generation of leaders in green finance and law.

Interdisciplinary Research

We lead rigorous research across green/climate law, sustainable finance, development policy, and environmental/climate justice

Innovation, Advocacy & Impact

We incubate legal-financial innovations, such as climate-linked financial instruments , ESG accountability mechanisms, and adaptive financial solutions

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Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or impact investor, we welcome collaborations that accelerate climate action through legal and financial systems change.

We will work with you to develop individualised green finance and legal plans, including transition from risky carbon assets and management of green investments. If we cannot assist, we can provide referrals or advice about the type of financial or legal practitioner you require. We treat all enquiries sensitively and in the strictest confidence.

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We are there to support you with highly efficient, evidence-based and state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.

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JAN
31

Special Issue on ‘Climate Finance and Sustainable Development: Green Transition and Innovation under Carbon Neutrality Goals’

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
NOV
10

COP30 – UN Climate Change Conference

9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
JUL
23

COP15 – 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

IGFL is glad to share its knowledge and skills with clients and companies in need of our services.
What is the mission of the Institute for Green Finance and Law?

The Institute aims to bridge the gap between environmental sustainability, financial innovation, and legal frameworks by conducting interdisciplinary research, policy advocacy, and capacity building to support a just and effective green transition.

The Institute welcomes partnerships with academic researchers, policymakers, financial institutions, legal professionals, NGOs, and startups working at the intersection of climate finance and regulatory innovation.

Yes, the institute provides workshops, seminars, and certificate programs focused on green finance, climate law, sustainable investing, and regulatory compliance tailored for professionals and students.

he Institute conducts research on sustainable finance, ESG regulation, climate-related financial disclosures, green bonds, green loans, climate just credit, carbon markets, and legal frameworks that enable or hinder green investment and climate justice.

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The IGFL fellows consist of university students and young people studying or researching areas of green finance and/or environmental law.
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18-April-2025

Aligning Wetlands with Finance: IGFL’s Expectations for Ramsar COP15

As the world convenes for the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the Institute for Green Finance and Law (IGFL) sees a critical opportunity to integrate legal, financial, and policy frameworks to safeguard wetlands—arguably one of the most undervalued ecosystems in […]
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23-November-2024

COP29 and the Climate Finance Shortfall: A Legal and Moral Failure

As the dust settles after COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Institute for Green Finance & Law (IGFL) is left with one word: disappointment. Despite lofty speeches and renewed climate urgency, the finance outcomes once again underscore the growing disconnect between political rhetoric and financial reality, especially for the Global South. The numbers tell a […]
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21-September-2024

Ramsar COP15: Institute for Green Finance & Law Calls for Major Shift in Wetland Finance and Legal Integration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Institute for Green Finance & Law (IGFL) Website: greenfinancelaw.org Date: 4th September, 2024 Ahead of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Institute for Green Finance & Law (IGFL) is calling for bold, actionable outcomes that integrate wetlands into the core of climate finance, carbon […]