Board training modules

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Welcome to the board training modules, designed to equip senior executives and non-executive directors with the knowledge to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into governance and strategy.

The four modules guide learners through:

  • The ‘Why’ – Module 1 – the foundational concepts of business and nature including financial implications and the need to act.
  • The ‘What’ – Modules 2-3 –  what current industry practice looks like and how organisations are responding.
  • The ‘How’ – Module 4 – practical exercises for learners to explore how their organisations’ can implement learnings.
Who are these materials for?

These materials are designed for trainers working with board members responsible for oversight and strategic governance.

Notes for trainers
  • Full delivery takes around four hours – trainers should tailor these materials based on the time they have available with the board.
  • Materials must be adapted for different audiences, regions and sectors in line with the Responsible Use Guidelines. Please refer to the trainer handbook for details on how to adapt the modules.

Board module 1 – The world we live in and the nature-business nexus

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The opening module encourages board members to reflect on global nature-related trends. Through key facts and figures about nature loss and shifting stakeholder expectations, the module highlights the urgent need to change business-as-usual practices. 

Format

One hour, delivered live online or in-person

Learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, learners will be able to: 
  • Recognise key nature-related trends and their systemic interconnections with other environmental, economic and social issues. 
  • Understand their implications for corporates and financial institutions.
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Supporting resources

There are 1 case studies for this module.

Board module 2 – Nature and your organisation – how the TNFD recommendations can help

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This module highlights the urgent need for corporates and financial institutions to address nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities from a commercial perspective. It explores the material financial implications of nature-related issues for corporates, and the financial institutions that support them; and how these could materialise across value chains and sectors. 

Format

One hour, delivered live online or in-person

Learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, learners will be able to: 
  • Identify nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities for corporates and financial institutions. 
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Supporting resources

There are 3 publication(s), 3 webinar(s) and 3 resource(s) for this module.

Board module 3 – The TNFD recommendations

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This module introduces the TNFD framework, providing an overview of its recommendations, assessment approach and measurement architecture. It also highlights how the TNFD aligns with other sustainability-related reporting standards.

Format

One hour, delivered live online or in-person.

    Learning outcomes

    • By the end of the module, learners will be able to: 
    • Explain what the TNFD recommendations and accompanying guidance cover. 
    • Understand and how they can be used by their organisation to help identify, assess, disclose and manage nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities.
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    Supporting resources

    There are 2 publication(s), 2 webinar(s), 3 resource(s) and 1 case studies for this module.

    Board module 4 – Embedding the TNFD recommendations in your organisation

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    This module features a practical exercise designed to help board members embed the TNFD recommendations within their organisation. It encourages interactive discussion and active exploration of the topics that have been introduced in earlier modules, supporting a hands on approach to integrate learnings. 

    Format

    One hour, delivered live online or in-person.

      Learning outcomes

      • By the end of the module, learners will be able to: 
      • Assess how their organisation can integrate nature into its governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement and risk management processes. 
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      Supporting resources

      There are 2 publication(s), 3 webinar(s) and 3 resource(s) for this module.