Fwd: [EPG EnvTalk] UNITAR - UNEP E-Learning course “Introduction to a Green Economy" 14 May to 22 June 2012
Ranjeev shrestha
From: Tek Jung Mahat <tekjun...@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Subject: [EPG EnvTalk] UNITAR - UNEP E-Learning course “Introduction
to a Green Economy" 14 May to 22 June 2012
To: Environment Professionals <Environment-...@googlegroups.com>
May interest some of you. Pls note this is a paid course however if
you hail from developing countries, you might be able to get
fellowships offered. Best, Tek
Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, Principles and Applications
UNITAR/UNEP E-Learning Course, 14 May – 22 June 2012
Dear Madam/Sir,
In the run up to Rio+20, the United Nations Institute for Training and
Research (UNITAR) in partnership with the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) will deliver a new e-learning course entitled
“Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, Principles and
Applications”, from 14 May to 22 June 2012. 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. The e-course has been
developed to comply with the requirements of the International
ECBCheck Quality Label for e-Learning.
Comprehensive information and registration details are available at
http://www.unitar.org/event/unitarunep-e-learning-course-introduction-green-economy-concepts-principles-and-applications
and in the attached flyer. Registration is open until 7 May 2012. Get
your virtual seat reserved now!
Please feel free to disseminate information about this course through
your networks, and don’t hesitate to contact us (env...@unitar.org)
should you need any further information.
Yours,
The UNITAR Environmental Governance Programme Team
Background
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 offering an
interactive e-learning course.
Target Groups
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
Learning Objectives
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.
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
Methodology
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.
Course Fee and Registration
The course participation fee is 600 USD. A number of fellowships are
available for participants from Developed Countries (LDCs) and
non-profit organizations. For details please contact the UNITAR
Environmental Governance Programme at env...@unitar.org.
Register at: http://www.unitar.org/event/unitarunep-e-learning-course-introduction-green-economy-concepts-principles-and-applications.
Registration deadline: 7 May 2012.
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service function, to promote networking and knowledge exchange among
concerned professionals at global, regional and local level. Since
then, it has developed an alliance of over 640 environment
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and supporting activities eventually led to birth of ClimateHimalaya
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initiative' on 5 June 2007.
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Ranjeev shrestha