The course Geopolitics and environmental education will immerse you in the fascinating world where international politics and the environment intersect. In a global context where the political decisions have a direct impact on the planet’s sustainability, and there is a growing demand for professionals who understand this interaction. Through this course, you will acquire key skills to analyse and evaluate global policies, explore the green economy and understand the instruments of the environmental geopolitics. You will also explore the fundamentals of environmental education, which are crucial for fostering responsible change. With a focus on comprehensive risk management, this course prepares you to tackle today’s challenges with an innovative and strategic approach. We invite you to be part of this educational experience that will not only broaden your horizons, but also position you within a booming sector with of great social significance.
Geopolitics and environmental education
The course on Geopolitics and Environmental Education is aimed at professionals and graduates in the environmental and education sectors who wish to broaden their knowledge of environmental geopolitics, the green economy and integrated risk management. It is ideal for those seeking to update their knowledge of the fundamentals and approaches of environmental education and global policies.
40 hours
Environment
Course objectives
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Understanding the basics of environmental geopolitics and its global impact.
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Identify key instruments of the green economy and its relationship with international trade.
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To analyse the funding and evaluation of environmental policies global.
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Explore the fundamentals and approaches of environmental education effective.
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Assess the importance of the comprehensive management on risk in geopolitics and environmental education.
What does it prepare you for?
This course will equip you to understand and apply key concepts of environmental geopolitics and environmental education, enabling you to address global challenges critically and effectively. You will learn how to use tools from the fields of the green economy, international trade and finance, as well as how to assess environmental policies. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply this knowledge in the risk management environmental, contributing to sustainable solutions and innovative practices.
Teaching units
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL GEOPOLITICS
Fundamentals of Environmental Geopolitics
Actors in environmental geopolitics
Conflicts within the framework of environmental geopolitics
Sustainable development and geopolitics
Local practices and perspectives in environmental geopolitics
TEACHING UNIT 2. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOPOLITICS: INSTRUMENTS, THE GREEN ECONOMY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, FINANCING AND EVALUATION OF GLOBAL POLICIES
Environmental management tools
The green economy and geopolitics
International trade and the environment
Financing and environmental geopolitics
Assessment of environmental policies at international level
TEACHING UNIT 3. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: FUNDAMENTALS, APPROACHES AND ASSESSMENT
Fundamentals of environmental education
Pedagogical approaches in environmental education
Formal and non-formal environmental education
Environmental education in vulnerable communities
Evaluation of environmental education programmes
TEACHING UNIT 4. GEOPOLITICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: FUNDAMENTAL PILLARS OF INTEGRATED RISK MANAGEMENT
Integrating geopolitics and environmental education into risk management
Environmental diplomacy and territorial disputes
Communication strategies in high-risk situations
Environmental cybersecurity and technological risks
Geospatial and social innovation for risk management