This course is organized by the UNIDO Institute for Capacity Development in cooperation with the Central European University (CEU). It is supported by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).Trends in resource use and energy consumption indicate that current forms of industrial production are not sustainable in the long term. Many industrial production systems continue to be inefficient and wasteful and thereby threaten to overwhelm the assimilative capacity of our planet. In order to reverse these developments, industries need to radically improve their energy efficiency, reduce their resource consumption and curb the release of harmful by-products. This calls for the development of new approaches towards industrial development. Building a sustainable economy requires greener industries and enterprises. Substantial steps in innovation, investment, implementation and mainstreaming are necessary to improve current systems of industrial production and consumption for them to be able to actively contribute to environmental and socio-economic progress. The greening of industries and enterprises provides stability and resilience to economic development and improves job and income security, energy reliability and human wellbeing. The fourth international Summer Course %E2%80%9CGreen Industry: Pathways Towards the Industry of the Future%E2%80%9D organized together with the Central European University in Budapest reflects UNIDO%E2%80%99s genuine commitment to seeking innovative solutions and building new capacities in industrial development.The course is based on a genuinely interdisciplinary approach. It sets out with a one-month preliminary distance learning component which ensures that all participants share a common knowledge base concerning issues of Green Industry and resource efficiency. Active engagement in online discussions, an in-depth case study prepared by participants related to green industry and their company/organization, industry and/or specific country context and a multiple choice test form the selection process for the face-to-face component of the course. The two-week residential part of the course offers a dynamic mix of lecture-based and participatory teaching methods. A database of key literature and case studies, a discussion forum and a shared virtual workspace complement the programme. Participants will be encouraged to apply environmental and environment-related management methods and tools in support of Green Industry. Seminars and group discussions will foster lively debate on case studies while peer reviews and practical exercises will increase participants%E2%80%99 skills and effectiveness in designing and implementing policies, strategies and projects related to sustainable industrial development. For the final assignment, participants will be required to develop a Green Industry strategy or transition plan for a particular region, organization, company or sector.

Course leader
Jacek Cukrowski, UNIDO Institute for Capacity Development, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna, AustriaLaszlo Pinter, Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Central European University, Budapest, HungaryCours

Target group
Target groupThe target audience includes: PhD students focused on technical and/or policy aspects of green industry. (Undergraduates without a university degree will not be considered.)Emerging, second-in-line young leaders in the public or private sector responsible for managing policy or operations related to Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP).Members of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), involved in environmental advocacy and staff from industry, support institutions responsible for giving advice/counsel to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) on RECP methodologies, environmental management systems (EMS), low carbon measures, eco-design, etc.Please note that no present or former UNIDO staff, consultants or interns and no alumni of other UNIDO Institute trainings are eligible to apply. Pre-requisitesParticipants will be expected to arrive with an understanding of global and national framework conditions for green industrial development. They will also be expected to be familiar with core concepts of environmental management, green industry and resource efficiency through advanced studies, reading, research and/or practice.High level of fluency in written and spoken English will be a requirement. Language requirementThe language of instruction is English, thus all applicants have to demonstrate a strong command of spoken and written English to be able to participate actively in discussions at seminars and workshops.



Course aim
Now running for its fourth consecutive year and with some 400 alunmi from countries all around the world, the Green Industry summer course provides participants with the opportunity to put the concept of "Green Industry" into practice and help improve industry's environmental performance. Participants will reflect on the technical requirements of green industrial development as well as on the strategies, policies, laws and regulations necessary for its successful implementation;examine institutional platforms for the promotion and dissemination of resource efficient and cleaner production methods and economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable technologies;develop strategies for a Green Industry in line with socio-economic and environmental goals and targets.

Credits info
2 ECTS Our courses offer ECTS points, which may be accepted for credit transfer by the participants' home universities. Those who wish to obtain these credits should inquire about the possible transfer at their home institution prior to their enrollment. The Summer University Office will send a transcript to those who have fulfilled all the necessary course requirements and request one.

Fee info
EUR 550: Payable until May 28 EUR 500: Payable until April 30

Scholarships
Financial aid is available in the following categories:- tuition waiver- accommodation grant- travel grant (full or partial)- stipend (250 EUR)

Central European University
Address: Summer University, 1051 Budapest, Nador Street 9, Hungary
Postal code: 1012
City: Budapest
Country: Hungary
Website: http://www.summeruniversity.ceu.hu/
E-mail: summeru@ceu.hu
Phone: 00-36-1-327-3811