The international workshop is designed for women and men community leaders, grassroots development officers, national and local government officers, non-governmental development practitioners, and women’s organizations. Candidates are expected to have academic training or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant subject matter, with at least 5 years of practical experience. They should be presently engaged in promoting sustainable living in their communities. Good command of English is required.

Through an interactive learning approach, including sharing and analysis of case studies, study visits and discussions, this Course aims:

• To better the understanding of holistic approaches for sustainable living
• To strengthen leadership capacity of women and youth as leaders of sustainable development
• To analyze gender equality issues and their relation to environmental management
• To provide tools for environmental sustainability in rural and urban areas through community development
• To better the understanding of ecological systems including environmental sustainability in urban and rural areas and the human component
• To provide skills and hands-on practices in community mobilization and project planning

Main Subjects

• Interconnectedness of gender equality, community building, and the environment
• Gender mainstreaming in development
• The linkage between gender and the environment
• Leadership and citizens participation
• Urban governance and smart cities
• Sustainability and social aspects in urban planning
• Policies and models of green building, use of local resources and renewable energies

Application deadline is 14 August 2017.

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