Module 1: Climate Action and Essentials of Carbon Markets

What you will learn
Climate Change and the Science of Carbon
  • Climate Systems and Climate Change
  • Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  • Nature Conservation and Nature-based solutions: Science of Green and Blue Carbon
  • Technologies: Renewable Energy, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, and Global Developments
Zero-Carbon Economy: 
Imperatives and Mechanisms
  • Transformation to the Zero Carbon Economy
  • Carbon Pricing Mechanisms
  • Climate Negotiations and Carbon Markets Context
  • The Carbon Markets Ecosystem
Carbon Markets: Today and Beyond
  • Voluntary Markets
  • Sectoral Markets
  • Development and Outlook of Carbon Markets

 

Module 2: Carbon Markets and Trading

What you will learn
Carbon Project Development
  • Carbon Project: From Pre-issuance to Issuing
  • Dynamics Among Project Developer, Investor, Corporate Buyer, and Insurer 
  • Carbon Standards and Methodologies
  • Project Quality
Emissions Markets and Trading
  • Compliance Carbon Markets Drivers
  • A Review of European Union Emissions Trading System
  • Trading within Compliance Carbon Markets
  • Regional Developments in Carbon Emission Schemes
Governance and Innovation in the Carbon Markets
  • Governance Perspectives (UNFCCC, CORSIA, Singapore’s International Carbon Credit framework)
  • Technological Innovation in Carbon Markets
  • Transition Credits – Early retirement of coal-fired power plants

 

Module 3: Carbon MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification), Corporate Insetting and Offsetting

What you will learn

Carbon MRV: Overview and Application

  • Overview and Quality Management of Carbon MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification)
  • Frameworks and Regulations for MRV Practices
  • Emission Reduction Target Setting & Baselining
Carbon Project MRV: Reference Standards and Practice
  • Reference Standards for Validation of Carbon Projects
  • Application of Reference Standards
Corporate Insetting & Offsetting
  • Corporate Insetting: Imperatives and Strategies
  • Corporate Offsetting: An Overview
  • Sourcing Carbon Offsets
  • Scenarios for the Future
  • Venture Building for Carbon

For more information on the intake dates, trainers and programme fee, please click here.

The robust programme is developed and delivered in partnership with leading academia, climate scientists, domain experts and senior industry leaders. 

Supporting Partners: 

NTU Asian School of the Environment

IETA

 

Programme Partners:

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Valitera Value Network Ventures Zevero Imperative logo


Leong Wai Keong

"I am privileged to be part of the inaugural batch of the Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets by Nanyang Technological University. This well-structured program strikes a perfect balance between theoretical foundations with real-world applications, offering rich insights into the evolving carbon markets.

Delivered by a mix of academics and industry experts, the course provided invaluable knowledge, engaging discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities. I highly recommend it to professionals looking to navigate the complex carbon markets and contribute to the global sustainability agenda. Thank you, NTU, for this exceptional learning experience!"

Leong Wai Keong
Co-Founder and CEO
DNZ ClimateTech


Tracy Xie, Shell

"I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Professor Daniel Lee and the esteemed faculty for delivering an exceptional and impactful learning experience on Carbon Markets. The programme was thoughtfully structured and offered a comprehensive overview of key themes, including climate science, global policy, carbon pricing, emissions accounting, and carbon trading mechanisms etc. The content was both academically rigorous and highly applicable to real-world sustainability and decarbonisation challenges. 

A particular highlight was the series of panel discussions and fireside chats with senior leaders and seasoned practitioners in the carbon space. Their practical insights and candid sharing added immense depth to the learning and offered valuable perspectives on navigating the evolving carbon economy. 

It was also a privilege to learn alongside a diverse and experienced cohort of professionals. I left the course inspired and better equipped to contribute meaningfully to energy transition, ESG strategy, and sustainable investment decisions, and I'm grateful for the new friendships formed during the course too!"

Tracy Xie
General Manager E-Mobility & Strategic Growth, Shell