The Trainer Portal contains training materials set out as a series of modules that together form a coherent learning journey to guide learners from the big–picture global context down to their specific organisation and how they can take things forward in practice. The training modules have been designed as universal learning materials that are meant to be adapted by trainers to add regional, sector or function context to meet the needs of specific audiences.  

The materials have been designed as white label, which means that trainers should adapt the training materials into their own training offering in line with the Responsible Use Guidelines and apply their logos and branding to the materials.  

The white label training materials have been developed by the TNFD in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) adapted from the TNFD recommendations and guidance in consultation with Global Canopy, UNEP FI, WBCSD, CDP, UN SSE, BIOFIN and WWF. 

Assessing, managing and reporting on nature-related issues is a cross-functional endeavour. A broad range of roles and functions within organisations, across a range of sectors, need to consider the implications of nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities in their work and integrate nature into their strategic, tactical and operational decision-making and execution. 

The Trainer Portal is designed for organisations that deliver educational and capacity–building courses in the sustainable finance ecosystem. If your organisation wishes to access and use these materials, you must first create a profile and sign our Responsible Use Guidelines. 

• A training handbook to support the use and implementation of the training material into existing courses and curricula
• 22 downloadable trainer modules that consist of PowerPoint slide decks and accompanying guidance notes
• A supporting set of case study slides that trainers can choose from to add to their training materials
• Responsible Use Guidelines that must be signed by all trainers before they download the content
• A feedback survey for participants
• A feedback survey for Trainers

If you would like to access and download the white-labelled material you must create a trainer profile and sign our Responsible Use Guidelines.

Step one – Create a profile

Step two – Read and sign the Responsible Use Guidelines

Step three – Read the trainer handbook

Step four – Download the materials

Step five – Trainers can adapt and tailor the materials to different contexts in line with the responsible use guidelines

Step six – Ask participants to provide feedback through the survey

No. The training materials are building blocks that provide a set of foundational content for trainers to adapt – they are not ready to be delivered as they are. To use the materials, trainers must: 

• Know who their target audience is and their current knowledge level 
• Select the materials that fit their audience needs, training objectives and length of training session 
• Adapt the materials for their audience, adding additional materials such as regional context or case studies  
• Add their own branding, logos and design features  
• Translate materials into the local language where necessary 
• Tailor exercises to match their audience needs – or use their own tried and tested exercises  

We recommend trainers start by creating a profile and reading the trainer handbook. 

White label training materials provide the basic building blocks for trainers to create their own training materials. They are unbranded so that trainers can download them for free and apply their own branding.  

The training materials have been designed for live presentation and workshop-style events delivered in person and online. They may be adapted for online delivery by experienced online learning organisations. 

Trainers may customise the materials to suit the needs of their audience, regional and sector specific context as well as length and format of training. Trainers know their audiences and regional context best and have the flexibility to select what resonates the most.  

The materials will only be available in English. Trainers may translate the materials following the Responsible Use Guidelines. The TNFD recommendations and guidance have been translated into several languages and provide a starting point for translation. 

Yes. TNFD in a Box provides a set of workshop-style presentation decks that visually summarise the TNFD recommendations and guidance. The white label training materials are specifically designed for trainers to adapt and deliver through their own training programmes and learning experiences. 

The training materials have been developed by the TNFD in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) adapted from the TNFD recommendations and guidance, in consultation with Global Canopy, UNEP FI, WBCSD, CDP, UN SSE, BIOFIN and WWF. 

The TNFD does not certify any training. Trainers may certify adapted courses through their own certification processes. 

Yes, you can integrate existing nature-related training materials into your sessions. We encourage trainers to build on established resources to enhance learning and provide relevant context. Approved sources include: 

• We Value Nature
• Science-Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) 
• UNDP Learning for Nature 
• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 
• WWF x NGFS