The aim of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation in sustainability, and particularly the concept of a green economy upon which to further their studies. Over the course of this 4 week program, students will be provided with practical insights on how to go about developing...
This module presents an expanded circular flow analysis that takes the biosphere into account. It reviews critiques and alternatives to GNP/GDP, emphasizing natural resource and environmental as well as social sustainability, then discusses the implications of long-term growth of population and economic output, contrasting the goal of economic growth with...
This module provides an introduction to the economic analysis of environmental issues, providing broader perspectives on sustainability as well as standard environmental economic techniques such as valuation. Applications include fisheries management, sustainable agriculture, and global climate change.
This 60-page module is suitable for several weeks of class time.
This module presents an overview of innovations in national accounting related to measuring well-being. The module describes satellite accounts for the environment, methods of counting household production, and the construction of well-being indicators such as the Genuine Progress Indicator and the Human Development Index.
This course covers issues including challenges in valuing biodiversity and ecosystem services, particularly in developing countries, some core frameworks & methodologies for such valuation, local and national policy solutions, and business responses. The course uses case studies from leading experts to explore the impacts on biodiversity of fiscal and economic...
This training package follows the Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry in Asia and the Cleaner production Energy Efficiency manual. The training package targets intermediaries working with companies, like NCPCs, training institutions and synthesizes the wealth of information UNEP has gathered via earlier projects and transforms it into a practical training...
This course explores how water can be used in the planning of cities to improve liveability in the face of climate change and population growth. Participants consider and discuss the latest solutions and concepts on urban design and modelling, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, and social and government engagement. Specifically...
This course teaches how to develop and use models in environmental economics and energy economics, covering both conceptual aspects and numerical modeling. It explores different modeling approaches, highlight their strengths and weaknesses, and discuss how to interpret and use their results to make informed decisions.
The students participating in the...
This online training course aims at introducing an economics perspective to environmental problems and environmental policy. Its ultimate goal is to highlight that the value of the environment can be estimated and integrated into decision-making processes to help deliver sustainable development. It is not intended to replace the need for...