Investments in agricultural land by domestic and international investors have the potential to support sustainable development. However, if investments and the legal frameworks that govern them are not carefully and equitably structured, these projects can cause significant social and environmental degradation and further exacerbate climate change. These opportunities and risks will increase as demand for agricultural land increases and host nations around the world look to attract higher levels of investment.
Public, private and civil society actors concerned with sustainable development face multiple challenges in shaping international investment in agriculture to achieve desired outcomes. These challenges include developing strong legal and fiscal frameworks, negotiating equitable agreements, mitigating climate and environmental impacts, and protecting human rights.
He 2026 Executive training on sustainable investments in agricultureorganized by the Columbia Sustainable Investment Center (CCSI), will address these issues and more. He virtual training will be carried out May 11-20, 2026. The interdisciplinary program provides an overview of pressing issues related to agricultural investments, as well as an introduction to relevant practical skills.
In addition to live, interactive training sessions led by Columbia faculty, the CCSI research team, and sustainable development professionals, the training also provides opportunities for dialogue between governments, civil society, and private sector peers from around the world.
CCSI is accepting applications here on a rolling basis through March 13, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to increase the likelihood of being accepted.
The program fee will be waived for representatives of civil society organizations (must be registered as a non-profit organization in their home jurisdiction) and government officials from low- and middle-income countries. A program fee of USD $500 applies to all other participants. For more information about the course and to access the application, please visit our website. here.
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