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UNITAR/UNEP e-Learning Course: Introduction to a Green Economy - Concepts, Principles and Applications

截止日期

10 5月 2012

种类

Course

位置

Web-based

日期

14 5月 2012 to 30 6月 2012

期限

7 Weeks

项目领域

Environment, Climate Change, Environmental Governance and Law, Public Finance and Trade

网址

http://www.unitar.org/egp/unitarunep-e-course-introduction-green-economy-concep…

价格

US$600.00

活动协调人email

envgov@unitar.org

合伙

UNEP

背景信息

The concept of a green economy is receiving increasing international attention, as countries explore new patterns of development that take into account economic, social and environmental sustainability considerations. “Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication” will be one of the main themes of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), June 2012.

In order to provide interested stakeholders from government, business, civil society and academia with an introduction to the green economy concept the United Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are developing an interactive e-learning course.

活动目标

Participants will learn about different concepts and facets of the green economy, as well as global, national and sector-specific challenges and opportunities to advance low-carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive development. Additionally, participants will begin to develop basic skills for applying the green economy concept in a real world economic, policy and/or personal context.

学习目标

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

Define the concept of a green economy and explain its value
Describe social, environmental and economic benefits of advancing a green economy
Identify enabling conditions for greening national economies
Provide examples of successful green economy investments, initiatives and projects
Identify principal challenges and opportunities for greening key economic sectors
Describe national planning processes in support of a green transformation
Recognize the range of international and regional green initiatives and support services to foster green development
Apply the green economy concept to a real world economic, policy and/or personal context

内容和框架

The course is composed of 5 modules:

Module 1: Introduction to a Green Economy: Rationale, Concepts and Principles
Module 2: Enabling Conditions for Advancing a Green Economy
Module 3: Greening the Economy: Sectors and Strategies
Module 4: Developing a Balanced and Inclusive Green Economy
Module 5: International Developments and Support to Advance a Green Economy

方法

The course pedagogy is adapted to professionals in full-time work. Participants are provided with the opportunity to learn through various experiences: absorb (read); do (activity); interact (socialize); and reflect (relate to one’s own reality). The estimated average workload is seven hours per week over a 6 week period. The reading of an e-book is complemented by a range of learning activities and experiences that include interactive exercises, discussion forums and experiential learning.

目标受众

The course targets groups and individuals that are interested in obtaining a general understanding about the green economy concept and latest developments. They include:

Civil servants in national Ministries, provincial departments and local authorities
Diplomats from Permanent Missions and Ministries of Foreign Affairs
Environmental managers in private sector and civil society organizations
Faculty, researchers and students
Interested citizens

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