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E-learning on The Green Economy from UNITAR and UNEP

11 April 2012 | News story

Sign up now for the UNITAR and UNEP E-Learning Course running 14 May to 22 June 2012.

Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts, Principles and Applications

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 here >>

Registration is open until 7 May 2012. Reserve your virtual seat today!

This news item was shared by Wendy Goldstein, IUCN CEC Deputy Director.

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