Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

The Agence Française de Développement and the Ecole normale supérieure are launching the fourth edition of the MOOC “Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries".

This edition will be launched simultaneously in 4 languages:

·         In english : Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

·         In french : Transitions énergétique et écologique dans les pays du Sud

https://www.coursera.org/learn/transitions-energetiques-pays-du-sud/

·         In spanish : Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

https://www.coursera.org/learn/transiciones-energeticas-y-ecologicas-en-los-paises-del-sur

. In portuguese : Transição energética e ecológica em países do sul https://www.coursera.org/learn/transiao-energtica-e-ecologica-em-paises-do-sul

This MOOC is at the junction between the development of Southern countries and sustainable development.

It has:

1) a macroeconomic and financial dimension, developed by Gael Giraud and Alain Grandjean;

2) an ecological and climatic dimension, developed by David Claessen and ENS speakers; and

3) a focus on Southern countries, developed by AFD speakers.

Here are the learning goals for the entire training program:

Goal 1: Be able to understand the relationship between the energy transition, the ecological transition, the role of energy in our economy, our economic development model, and financing issues.

Goal 2: Know how to advocate for and lobby on issues and on the need to change reality in order to implement strategies and action plans.

Goal 3: Be able to make a link between the Energy transition and financing solutions, and between comprehension and action.

No one questions the imperative need to ensure development based on personal well-being and a fair distribution of wealth.

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