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Climate Finance explainer video

A presentation to the UVic Retirees Association June 25, 2021 by Michael King, co-principal investigator Climate Finance project.

Join Michael King from the Climate Finance project as he explains why climate risk and opportunities need to be incorporated into investment planning decisions.

This online presentation describes the physical and transition risks from climate change and how these factors affect the economy and financial markets. It also describes scenario modelling with reference to the Network for Greening the Financial System and the International Energy Agency, and how to incorporate models into investment decision making.