About the Instructors
Prof. Siddhartha Pratim Chakrabarty
Professor of Mathematics and Financial Engineering
pratim@iitg.ac.in
Credentials
- PhD from University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
- Undergraduate from St. Stephen's College
- Nearly two decades of teaching and research experience
- Expert in financial engineering, sustainable finance, and risk management
- Recipient of faculty scholarship of Reserve Bank of India
- Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and Its Applications, UK
Dr. Dipankar Mondal
Assistant Professor of Financial Engineering
mdipankar@iitg.ac.in
Credentials
- Diverse experience in investment banking, central banking and academia
- Worked as a Quant at ING Hubs Poland (Warsaw) and MUFG Securities (London)
- Served as an AGM at the Reserve Bank of India (Central office, Mumbai)
- Expertise in Risk Modelling, Derivatives Pricing and Sustainable Investment
- Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) certification from GARP
Workshop Details
Program Information
Duration:
5 hours (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Date:
November 8, 2025 (Saturday)
Format:
Live online sessions
Certificate Criteria:
MCQ test at the end
Registration Fees
Industry Professionals:
₹2000 + GST
Faculty:
₹1000 + GST
Students:
₹500 + GST
Workshop Overview
This workshop addresses the urgent need for expertise in carbon and sustainable finance. Professionals and policymakers will learn about green investments, carbon markets, and sustainable finance principles from both financial and mathematical perspectives.
Materials Provided:
Lecture slides will be provided to all participants
Workshop Preview
Watch this video to learn more about our workshop
Workshop Modules
| Module Name | Concepts Covered | Live Session Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A Primer on Climate Change | Climate change, Conference of Parties (COP), Role of finance, Analysis of uncertainty (including scenario analysis), Hedging | 1.5 hours |
| An Introduction to Climate Economics | Climate change policy, Putting a price on carbon, Multiple policy instruments, Emission Trading Schemes (ETS), Carbon credits, Carbon market in India | 1.5 hours |
| Climate Risks: The Financial Implications | Physical and transition risks, Carbon metrics, Sustainable finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations, Stranded assets and carbon bubbles, Tail risk | 2 hours |
Assessment: One MCQ test at the end covering all concepts from the sessions.
Who Should Attend & What You'll Learn
Intended Audience
This workshop is designed for professionals, policymakers, and interested learners from any domain who want to understand sustainable finance principles and practices.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all domains and career levels
- Knowledge of mathematics at Class 12 level is helpful but not essential
- No upper limit on participants
Key Learning Areas
- Understanding climate change and its financial implications
- Carbon markets and pricing mechanisms
- Emission Trading Schemes (ETS) and carbon credits
- Climate risk assessment and management
- ESG considerations in sustainable finance
- Financial strategies for climate uncertainty
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable finance and climate economics
- Analyze carbon markets and emission trading schemes
- Evaluate climate-related financial risks and opportunities
- Apply scenario analysis techniques for climate uncertainty
- Implement ESG considerations in financial decision-making
- Navigate the evolving landscape of climate and sustainable finance
Register Now for the Workshop!
Join this essential workshop to gain expertise in sustainable finance and contribute to global sustainability practices.
Register NowFor any queries, contact: hosoes@iitg.ac.in