Climate Risk Program

In this module, students will learn about the science of climate change and how climate is now viewed as a financial and systemic risk. They will learn how to differentiate the two categories of climate risks; physical and transition, and how they might impact their organizations. We will also address key concepts such as materiality and urgency.

In this module, students will learn how different stakeholders, including regulators, governments, and the investment community, are addressing climate risks and opportunities. Students will learn about the evolution of climate policies internationally and in Canada, and how these policies are affecting corporate regulations related to climate and ESG. We will go through the evolution of climate reporting frameworks and their role and deep dive into climate and ESG reporting and disclosures in module 7. Students will also learn about the role of the investment community and responsible investment, its different approaches, and how does responsible investment impact businesses and organizations.

In this module, students will learn why corporate directors need to address climate change. We will address their legal duties with respect to climate risk as corporate directors and the evolving climate litigation landscape. We will also discuss best governance practices in managing climate risks and opportunities, including the board structure, incentivization, and compensation.

In this module, we will examine the role of the board in overseeing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities, in particular in creating a climate strategy, engaging with stakeholders, in reporting and disclosure, and setting targets and metrics.

In this module, students will learn about implementing a climate transition strategy and where to start. We will also address strategies for risk identification, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, and opportunities for organizations to take advantage of market dynamics and decarbonize their activities and invest in solutions aligned with a net-zero emissions economy.

In this module, students will learn how scenario analysis is essential to build a resilient climate transition strategy, how to use the right metrics and targets, and key elements of a climate action plan.

In this module, we will examine the rationale, the trends and the benefits of climate and ESG reporting and disclosure. We will dive into the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and discuss the first steps of your climate reporting journey, including key guiding principles of climate disclosure.

In this module, students will use their knowledge and skills gained throughout the program to work on a case study with their peers. The case study will allow students to analyze an organization’s work on climate, especially at the board level. Students will have the opportunity to share their insights and discuss their learnings with their instructors and peers during a session with their instructor.

We accept MasterCard and Visa. All fees and taxes if applicable are quoted in Canadian dollars and are due in a single payment. There is no fee differential for international students.

You may be eligible for grants if you live in Alberta, British Columbia, or Saskatchewan.

We do not offer financial assistance at this time.

You may be eligible for grants if you live in Alberta, British Columbia, or Saskatchewan.

Alumni of the Peter A. Allard School of Law receive 15% off.

Indigenous Peoples receive 45% off.

Please contact ccli-info@allard.ubc.ca to secure a discounted rate.

If the Canada Climate Law Initiative cancels courses due to insufficient enrolment or other unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a refund minus a $50 transaction fee by the original payment method.

We will authorize refunds for students up to three days before the course starts minus a $50 transaction fee. No refunds are issued for requests made within three days of the course start date.

There are no general prerequisites for this program.

Once our program reaches capacity, a waitlist is created. This does not guarantee your registration in the program, but it places you on a priory contact list. If a place becomes available, we will notice you by email to confirm if you would like to proceed with the registration. You will have 24 hours to confirm your interest and register. If you do not confirm your interest within that timeframe, you will be removed from the waiting list and we will contact the next person.

At the moment, this program is only offered at this time of the year. We encourage you to subscribe to our email list here to receive updates on our current and future program offerings.

For seven days after the course ends, you will be able to export the program content into an ePub file and upload it int any eReader software for viewing, such as iBooks or Azardi. You can find the instructions here. Please note that discussion forums, assignment submissions, and grades won’t be included in the ePub file. Not all course content will format itself nicely in the ePub file.

Please reach out to the Canada Climate Law Initiative here for support.

A PC or Mac computer or tablet installed with a reliable internet connection and an up-to-date browser is required for all courses. For Live Online courses, it is beneficial to have a microphone and webcam, but you can participate using the chat feature if that’s all you have. You need to ensure your microphone and camera permissions are set to allow access to the online learning management platforms.

To receive your certificate, you must successfully complete the program within the timeframe determined. You must have completed the quizzes, assignments, and demonstrated competency in the program area by earning a minimum passing grade of 60% in each course or “Pass” on courses that are graded as “Pass/Fail”.

An online certificate will be issued and your official transcript will be emailed.

Please email ccli-info@allard.ubc.ca with the name and date of the program you completed. We will send your certificate by email

There may be tax implications for paying for this course or using a grant to cover the expenses of this course. Please consult your accountant or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax advice.

The UBC Tax Office has determined that this program does not meet the eligibility criteria to receive T2202 forms as participants do not spend over 10 hours per week of work nor were the instructions provided more than 12 hours per month.