GAFM-CSD Exam Information and Outline
Certified Sustainability Developer (CSD)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
GAFM-CSD Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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official GAFM-CSD exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap.
The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
GAFM.
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice certification examination following the GAFM Accredited Certification Training Program (ACTP)
- Sustainable Development Principles and SDGs
- Brundtland definition and UN SDGs
- Environmental Sustainability
- Climate, biodiversity and resource efficiency
- Social Sustainability
- Human rights, communities and equity
- Sustainable Business Models
- Circular economy and shared value
- Sustainability Reporting
- GRI and ISSB standards
- Green Project Development
- Sustainable project design and assessment
- Policy, Finance and Stakeholder Engagement
- Green finance and partnerships