Training - Climate & Community Hub

Training

We offer certified training programs for the entire ecosystem – public and private sectors – to strengthen skills in climate finance, carbon markets, and community development. Developed with academic institutions and field experts, these trainings aim to enhance local capacity to mobilize and manage climate finance.

Our Key Training Programs

Understanding Carbon Credits and Climate Markets

Target Audience: CSR Managers, Corporate Executives, Public Decision-Makers

Summary :
An essential training course to master the basics of the carbon market, understand the difference between voluntary and regulated credits, and identify concrete opportunities for Congolese businesses and institutions. It includes an introduction to recognized methodologies (Verra, Gold Standard) and carbon price dynamics.

Structuring and Financing a Carbon Project in the DRC

Target Audience: Project Developers, Local NGOs, Impact Entrepreneurs

Summary :
From idea to credit sales: this training guides you through all the steps to structuring a carbon project in the DRC. You will learn how to set up a PDD, choose the right methodology, build a solid financial model, and raise financing (grants, pre-financing, equity).

CSR and climate strategy for businesses in the DRC.

Target audience: CSR departments, general management, sustainability managers.

Summary :
This training helps Congolese companies align their CSR strategy with climate issues. It covers carbon footprint calculation (Scopes 1, 2, 3), setting net-zero targets, reducing emissions, and integrating carbon credits into a credible and differentiated strategy.

Regulation, approvals, and climate cooperation in the DRC

Target audience: Public officials, ministry representatives, local elected officials.

Summary :
A training course to understand the role of the Congolese government in climate policy. Focus on NDCs, the Designated National Authority (DNA), project approval conditions, and international cooperation (Article 6.2, CAFI, GCF, etc.). Ideal for strengthening the capacities of local and national public entities.

Social and environmental impacts of carbon projects.

Target audience: Consultants, NGOs, field coordinators, donors.

Summary :
This training focuses on the co-benefits of carbon projects: rural employment, inclusion, health, and biodiversity. It provides the tools to ensure a participatory approach (FPIC), measure social impact, and maximize positive outcomes for local communities, particularly in forest areas.

Investing in carbon and sustainable projects in the DRC.

Target audience: Banks, private investors, local businesses, family offices.

Summary :
This module trains Congolese and African investors to understand the economic models of carbon projects and identify return-on-investment mechanisms (pre-purchase of credits, equity, blended finance). The objective: to mobilize local capital to support impactful projects with strong credibility and traceability.