Green Future: The New Age of Energy
In a world marked by climate change and the urgent need to move toward a sustainable model, the energy transition has become a central axis of global agendas. Latin America and the Caribbean, with their wealth of natural resources and structural challenges, occupy a strategic position in this transformation. This course offers a comprehensive, up-to-date, and contextualized view of the energy transition. We will start with the global foundations of the shift toward a low-carbon model and then delve into the challenges and opportunities facing our region.
You will learn how it is possible to decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the fundamental role of renewable energies (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, hydrogen, and bioenergy), and the strategic importance of energy efficiency. In addition, we will explore macroeconomic impacts, implications for the labor market, fiscal revenues, and policy design for a just and sustainable transition.
This course is based on the 2024 Economic and Development Report, "Renewed Energies: A Just Energy Transition for Sustainable Development."
Sign up for the course from April 01, 2025 to December 31, 2026
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Start date
April 01, 2025
Length
639 days
Effort
40 horas
Language
English
End date
December 31, 2026
Cost
free
Level
intermediate
Type
mooc
General objective:
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and the promotion of renewable sources, equipping participants to advance policies and practices that foster a fair, inclusive, and sustainable energy development.
Specific objectives:
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Analyze the role of environmental sustainability in the energy transition and the challenges faced by the region.
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Understand the causes and consequences of climate change and the need for a coordinated global response.
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Evaluate the economic competitiveness of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
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Examine key public policies to promote energy efficiency and low-carbon fuels.
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Identify barriers to the adoption of clean technologies in the countries of the region.
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Encourage commitment to GHG emission reductions by aligning strategies with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Target audience:
This course is designed for a diverse audience interested in sustainable development and the energy transition:
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Public officials and policymakers in economic, social, and environmental policy.
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Academics, researchers, and students of economics, public policy, and social sciences.
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Professionals from multilateral organizations and NGOs dedicated to development, sustainability, and regional integration.
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Private sector representatives and entrepreneurs interested in emerging energy trends.
Methodology:
The course is delivered in a virtual, self-paced, and flexible format, allowing participants to progress at their own rhythm and from anywhere. Its modular structure combines various learning resources:
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Explanatory videos with specialists presenting the key findings of the 2024 RED.
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Complementary readings selected from the report and other relevant sources.
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Interactive activities, such as quizzes and practical exercises, to reinforce learning.
Modules:
The course consists of 5 thematic modules organized as follows:
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Module 1: A New Energy Transition
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Module 2: Anatomy of Decoupling
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Module 3: Energy Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Module 4: The Energy Transition: Current Status, Strategies, and Challenges for Hard-to-Decarbonize Industries
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Module 5: Macroeconomic Impacts of the Energy Transition
Certificate:
Upon completion of the course, participants may obtain a digital certificate of completion, provided they meet the evaluation requirements.
