Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the ‘1 Million Learners’ initiative under the DIFC Sustainable Finance Catalyst, aiming to equip one million individuals with sustainability and sustainable finance knowledge by 2030. The programme is supported by 29 founding partners spanning financial institutions, professional bodies, education providers and international organisations, including Emirates NBD, International Finance Corporation, London Stock Exchange Group, Mastercard, Visa, CFA Institute, AICPA & CIMA and the United Nations Development Programme. DIFC has appointed GIST Impact as impact partner to measure and report outcomes using methodologies aligned with frameworks including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
Dubai International Financial Centre 2025-05-13
Dubai International Financial Centre launches 1 Million Learners initiative to deliver sustainability and sustainable finance education to one million people by 2030
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the '1 Million Learners' initiative under its Sustainable Finance Catalyst to educate one million individuals on sustainability and sustainable finance by 2030. Supported by 29 founding partners, including major financial and educational institutions, the programme will have GIST Impact as its impact partner to measure outcomes aligned with global sustainability frameworks.