NOOC Green future: The new age of energy
This nano course is based on the 2024 Report on Economy and Development (RED), Renewed Energies: A just energy transition for sustainable development
It is a short course designed as an introductory gateway to energy transition, its consequences, and strategies to mitigate its impact, drawing on the insights and lessons from the Report.
Sign up for the course from July 09, 2025 to December 31, 2026
Open registration
online
Start date
July 09, 2025
Length
540 days
Effort
1 hora
Language
English
End date
December 31, 2026
Cost
free
Level
basic
Type
mooc
What is a NOOC?
It is a short, online and free course. These nano courses have been developed to enable Latin Americans and Caribbeans to learn quickly, easily, and concisely about development issues relevant to the region.
Objective:
Provide participants with a deep understanding of the concepts, policies, and challenges of a just energy transition, highlighting its relevance for sustainable development and emissions reduction in the region.
Specific objectives:
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Understand the fundamentals of the energy transition, including the importance of clean energy and the need to limit global warming.
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Identify supply-side, demand-side, and cross-cutting policies that support the energy transition in the region, analyzing how they contribute to energy efficiency, electrification, and emissions reduction.
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Explore the opportunities and challenges associated with the energy transition in the region, including the potential for renewable energy generation and shifts in labor skill demands, to understand how a just and equitable transition can be achieved.
Target audience:
This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about the future of energy and its impact on sustainable development.
Methodology:
This course is delivered through an autonomous, flexible, and interactive approach, allowing participants to progress at their own pace and access the content from anywhere. Its modular structure combines the following learning resources:
- Explanatory videos that describe key concepts and facilitate understanding.
- Self-assessment activities that allow participants to reinforce learning.
Modules:
The course consists of 3 thematic modules distributed as follows:
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Module 1: Fundamentals of the energy transition
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Module 2: Policies supporting the energy transition
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Module 3: Opportunities and challenges of a just transition
Certificate:
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to obtain a digital certificate of completion, provided they meet the evaluation requirements.
