Introduction To Net Zero For Government Officials
Climate change is one of the key challenges of our age. Public concern over climate change has been increasing and governments are being pressured to take concrete steps to win the race to zero. All government employees, whether they are working on climate policy or not, are feeling this pressure and are urged to be involved in achieving the national sustainability agenda and Net Zero commitments. Green skills and knowledge in the public sector are key to tackling this global threat.
This short online course, which will be in Arabic, introduces the fundamentals of Net Zero that every government employee must learn. It provides key definitions, whilst introducing the global and regional landscapes, pathways towards Net Zero carbon, the role of the public sector, and lessons learnt from policies and programs around the world.
- Upon completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Define key terms relating to climate change and Net Zero
- Understand the global impact of climate change and international Net Zero commitments
- Discover tools and frameworks which contribute towards a Net Zero carbon future
- Explore potential initiatives, policies, programs across the public sector
- Designed for:
- Government Employees
- An online course delivered via WhatsApp
- 5-week course 15 minutes per day (self-paced)