A Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
Posted 1 year 9 months ago by The University of the West Indies
Understand what is meant by low carbon
How can we transition to a low-carbon economy without compromising the environment or negatively impacting people’s lives? On this three-week course, you’ll delve into the concept of a just transition and the options to deliver a low-carbon economy in a fair and responsible way.
You’ll discover what low carbon means and its importance before exploring the role of stakeholders, policy development, and labour markets in low-carbon economies.
Learn how policy development impacts the transition to low-carbon economies
Through real-life case studies, you’ll explore the different elements that make up a just transition including energy use, policy, and legislation.
With this knowledge and by exploring practical examples, you’ll understand how policy development is critical in helping to achieve low-carbon economies.
Explore the opportunities for business in the just transition
A just transition to a low-carbon economy impacts businesses, but it can also present many opportunities.
On the course, you’ll learn how to predict, and take advantage of, just transition-related opportunities such as job growth.
Learn from the experts at the University of the West Indies
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by specialists from the University of the West Indies.
With their expertise, you’ll finish the course ready to take action to ensure that justice is at the heart of your low-carbon decision-making.
This course is designed for anyone interested in climate action, justice, and sustainability.
It may be particularly useful for those working in renewable energy, community-based organisations, or private sector entities.
It will also be of interest to union leaders, industry members, educators, and policy developers.
This course is designed for anyone interested in climate action, justice, and sustainability.
It may be particularly useful for those working in renewable energy, community-based organisations, or private sector entities.
It will also be of interest to union leaders, industry members, educators, and policy developers.
- Discuss the concept of Just Transition in their context
- Explain the role of energy in the world economy
- Explain the concept of low-carbon economy
- Outline the relationship between energy, climate and environmental issues
- Explain the legislative and policy development aspects of a just transition
- Identify opportunities for leading just transitions of businesses
- Evaluate sustainable energy options that deliver a low-carbon economy