De-Risking Trainings & Capacity-Building Framework

Discover our training programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in sustainable construction and cooling in Africa.

Now offering the SHIFT De-Risking Training Series – building the capacity to design, finance, and manage low-carbon, bankable projects across Africa.

Technical De-Risking

Design Smart, Build Resilient

Strengthen technical and performance aspects at the SHIFT House Living Lab.

Financial De-Risking

Make Green Projects Bankable

Translate green performance into financeable, low‑risk investment models.

Governance & ESG De-Risking

Build Trust & Sustainably

Master governance, ESG and engagement standards that attract investors.

Operational De-Risking

Guarantee long-term impact.

Ensure long-term building performance, safety, and value retention through efficient management and circular-economy practices.

De-Risking Training Modules

I. Technical De‑Risking

Strengthen technical and performance aspects at the SHIFT House Living Lab.

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Modules:

Energy & Resource Efficiency (SHIFT House Standard e.g., SCEBs, Green Design, EDGE IFC)
Safety & Security by Design
Health & Wellbeing by Design
Climate Resilience & Adaptation

II. Financial De‑Risking

Translate green performance into financeable, low‑risk investment models.

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Modules:

Green Finance & Investment Readiness
Affordability in Housing Design
Designing in and for the Local Economy
Blended Finance Mechanisms for Developers

III. Governance & ESG De‑Risking

Master governance, ESG and engagement standards that attract investors.

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Modules:

ESG Integration & Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement & Grievance Mechanisms
Governance for Green Institutions

IV. Operational De‑Risking

Guarantee long‑term building performance and value retention.

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Modules:

Operations & Maintenance Planning
Waste & Circular‑Economy Management
Post‑Occupancy Evaluation & Performance Auditing

Training & Capacity‑Building Formats

Format	Duration	Target Group
Introductory Workshops	2–3 days	Bankers, Investors, Policymakers, Municipal Directors
Professional Bootcamps	5–7 days	Developers, Engineers, Architects, Project Managers
Executive Retreats	2 days	Ministries, Donors, CEOs, Municipal Leaders
Research Residencies	1–3 months	Students, Researchers, Academics, NGOs

Certification Pathway

All participants receive a "SHIFT De‑Risking Certificate" issued by Smart Green Shift Ltd (UK) and ARPEDAC (Cameroon), aligned with IFC EDGE, LMA Green Loan Principles, and SHIFT Green Capital Standards.