Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM), in partnership with EmpowerX Consult Limited, is set to host a Green Financing and Sustainability MasterClass from 8 to 10 April 2026 in Mangochi, aimed at strengthening the role of the financial sector in driving sustainable development and climate resilience.
According to the Chief Executive Officer for BAM Lynes Nkungula, the three-day MasterClass is designed to equip institutions, including policymakers, sustainability practitioners, microfinance institutions, banks, insurance institutions, capital market players, and other stakeholders with practical knowledge and strategic insights on how to integrate sustainability and green finance into their operations, lending frameworks, and long-term investment strategies.
”The global finance and environmental social governance landscape is rapidly evolving. Green financing has therefore moved from being a niche concept to becoming a critical pillar of sustainable economic growth,” she said. “For Malawi, where climate vulnerability remains a pressing challenge, the finance and other sectors have a unique opportunity to lead transformative change.”
Nkungula further stated that through this MasterClass, the Bankers Association of Malawi and EmpowerX Consult aim to strengthen the capacity of various sectors, including the financial sector, to design and implement innovative financing solutions that support environmentally sustainable projects.
EmpowerX Chief Executive Officer Nelson Nkwende said participants will engage in highly interactive sessions covering key topics such as fundamentals of green finance, integrating sustainability into credit risk assessment, developing green financial products, mobilising climate finance, and aligning financial strategies with global sustainability standards.
”Institutions that proactively build internal capacity in green finance will therefore be better positioned to attract investment, manage climate-related risks, and unlock new market opportunities,” he said.
The MasterClass will be facilitated by experts from Kenya and Tanzania and will provide participants with both global perspectives and practical regional lessons on how financial institutions can successfully implement green financing strategies.
