Climate change risk
What are the two main categories of climate risk?
Physical risk & Transition risk
What is the main goal of green finance?
To support environmentally sustainable projects
What is the risk of labeling non-green projects as green called?
Green Washing
What bond type is issued to finance environmental projects?
Green Bond
If 5 machines take 5 minutes to make 5 items, how long would 100 machines take to make 100 items?
5 minutes
What kind of risk comes from floods, heatwaves, and hurricanes?
Physical risk
What type of investment focuses on renewable energy and low-carbon projects?
Green investment
What challenge can make early-stage green projects less attractive to traditional banks?
Long payback period
Name one global standard for green bond issuance.
ICMA Green Bond Principles
A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 run away. How many are left?
9 sheep
What long-term physical risk can reduce property values in coastal cities?
Sea-level rise
Name one sector commonly funded through green finance.
Renewable energy / energy efficiency / sustainable agriculture
Which EU initiative sets rules for labeling sustainable activities?
EU Taxonomy
What type of technology helps track carbon emissions and supports green investments?
Blockchain
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have nobody, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo.
Which risk is related to extreme weather disrupting bank branches or data centers?
Operational risk
Name one sector commonly funded through green finance.
Renewable energy / energy efficiency / sustainable agriculture
What is one way governments can reduce investment risk in green projects?
Provide subsidies, guarantees, or tax incentives
Which technology is commonly used to trade and track carbon credits globally?
Digital carbon trading platforms
If today is Thursday, what day will it be 50 days from now?
Thursday
What kind of transition risk involves lawsuits against companies for climate damages?
Legal risk
What is the term for integrating environmental factors into financial decision-making?
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing
Which international organization promotes green finance through development banks?
World Bank / IFC
Which mechanism allows polluters to buy and sell permits to emit carbon, creating financial incentives to reduce emissions?
Emissions Trading System (ETS)
How many bricks does it take to complete a building made of brick?
1 brick