Program Overview Webinar

The co-directors of the Executive Program in Environmental Governance and Policy Making at the Geneva Graduate Institute provide an overview of the program, including who they are, what the program covers, its benefits, teaching methods, participants, and practical information.

Introduction

• Anne Saab and Daniela Morich introduce themselves as co-directors of the program.

• They welcome participants to the webinar and explain that it will cover all necessary information about the program.

About The Graduate Institute

• The Graduate Institute is a university based in Geneva that focuses on international affairs.

• It was founded in 1927 and is hosted in a modern building called Meson de la Pere.

• The campus is located near UN headquarters in International Geneva.

Certificate Program in Environmental Governance and Policy Making

• The certificate program covers environmental law, policy making, governance, and management.

• It aims to provide participants with knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges effectively.

• Participants will learn from experts through lectures, case studies, group work, and discussions.

Benefits of the Program

• Participants will gain knowledge about environmental governance and policy making from experts.

• They will develop skills to address environmental challenges effectively.

• They will have opportunities to network with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Teaching Methods

• Lectures by experts

• Case studies

• Group work

• Discussions

• Site visits (when possible)

Participants

• Professionals working in government agencies or NGOs related to environment or sustainability issues

• Private sector professionals interested in sustainability issues

• Individuals interested in pursuing a career related to environment or sustainability issues

Practical Information

Deadlines:

Application deadline: May 31st for September intake; November 30th for February intake

Registration:

Registration can be done online through their website.

Application Fees:

The application fee is CHF 200.

Assessments:

Participants will be assessed through group work, individual assignments, and a final project.

Q&A

• Participants are encouraged to ask questions in the chat box.

• The session will end at 45 minutes.

Introduction to Executive Education Department

The speaker introduces the Executive Education Department and its aim of training professionals from around the world. They also showcase notable alumni.

Programs Offered

• The department offers an executive certificate (15 ECTS) or an executive diploma (30 ECTS) in environmental governance and policy making.

• Participants can start with the executive certificate and upgrade later to an executive diploma within three years of starting the program.

• Another option is upgrading to a master of advanced studies (60 ECTS), which can be done within five years of starting the program.

Flexibility for Professionals

• The department offers maximum flexibility for professionals who are full-time workers with jobs and families, allowing them to complete their studies on a longer time frame.

• Dates for the executive certificate are October 14th - 22nd, 2022 for module one, and January 26th - February 1st, 2023 for module two.

• Module one and two cover an introduction to global environmental governance, while additional themes include food and climate change (module one), water energy, human rights (module two).

• Modules three and four dates are still to be determined but will cover stakeholder actors regulatory frameworks.

Multi-Dimensional Approach

• Each theme will examine stakeholder actors regulatory frameworks using a multi-dimensional approach that includes science-policy interface.

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