MEASI

Green Government

Green Governments equip government leaders with essential knowledge to build and sustain green governance frameworks. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what defines green governments and their pivotal role in sustainable development.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Gain a solid foundation in the future of green governments 

Description

Green Governments equip government leaders with essential knowledge to build and sustain green governance frameworks. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what defines green governments and their pivotal role in sustainable development. Through global and regional case studies, they will examine effective strategies, the tangible benefits, and the practical challenges of adopting green policies. Participants will also learn how to foster innovation and implement sustainable practices to address critical environmental and social challenges, empowering them to lead transformative change within their organizations.

Gain a solid foundation in environmental law and policy, exploring key legislation, regulatory frameworks, and the impact of legal practices on environmental sustainability.

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What you’ll learn

  • The principles and significance of green governments in promoting sustainability.
  • The environmental, economic, and social benefits of adopting green governance practices.
  • How innovation drives the advancement of green government operations.
  • Successful global and regional green government initiatives and their implementation strategies.
  • The challenges and solutions in promoting effective green government operations.

Syllabus

Module 1: What Are Green Governments?

This module defines green governments and explores their leadership role in sustainability. It highlights key principles like transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement, while examining the benefits and challenges of implementing green policies.

Module 2: Why Should Governments Go Green?

In this module, you’ll examine the critical role governments play in promoting a green transformation. It discusses the environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as public health, job creation, and resource efficiency.

Module 3: The Importance of Innovation in Green Governments

This module focuses on the importance of innovation within green governments. It explores sustainable solutions like smart cities, circular economies, and digital governance, along with strategies for fostering and scaling sustainable innovation.

Module 4: Case Studies of Greening Government Operations

This module analyzes global and regional green initiatives, such as the Greening Government Initiative by Canada and the U.S. It delves into case studies of successful projects, their strategies, challenges, and the role of digital transformation.

Content provider

Green Earth University

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is the principal training arm of the UN system headquartered in Geneva with Offices in New York, Hiroshima and Bonn. At the UN Headquarters in New York, and for the last 20 years, UNITAR New York Office is the gateway to learning opportunities “on the UN, by the UN and for the UN”. It develops and delivers an average of 30 courses annually to thousands of members of the international community – diplomats, UN staff, and members of civil society (including NGOs) and the private sector. In addition to these general courses for the entire diplomatic community, UNITAR New York offers “a la carte” personalized training for Governments and their Permanent Missions tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.

Instructor

Dr. John Doe

Environmental law expert with over 15 years of experience in policy advocacy and legal education. She has worked extensively with international organizations to promote environmental justice and sustainability.

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