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An initiative of Climate-KIC organized by:
> INGENIO (CSIC-UPV) PolytechnicUniversity of Valencia and
> Vaersa
22- 29 November,Valencia, Spain
22 - 29 November, 2014 Valencia
8 day coached programme
GREEN SKILLS FOR BOOSTING TRANSITIONSIN WATER MANAGEMENT
What We Offer?
Interested?The programme is designed for a multidisciplinary audience. Specialized professionals in environmental issues at local, regional or national level are welcome.
> Policy staff (urban planners, local decision-makers, tourism officers deciding on eco-touristic destinations...)
> Entrepreneurs
> Managers and technicians (Industrial water treatment, NGOs, buiding sector, industrial services).
> Researchers.
Professionals working in all related sectors with water issues such as water management, agriculture, food as well as construction and infrastructure are encourage to apply but also occupations in social science areas interested in social behaviour and systemic change. The programme costs €2,000* covering admission fee, accommodation (in double rooms depending on availability) and breakfast, group lunches and dinners when included in the official agenda. *Some bursaries covering the full amount will be available. Selections will be made based on the applications.
E-learning platform to facilitate exchange of multimedia materials and a networking space.
A transition thinking approach to match problems and solutions that suits better to each context.
Activities based on self-made content designed to encourage participants to further explore their own cases and challenges.
Deadline for applications30th September 2014
More info and Applications
!
for experienced professionals on environment and water management areas
What we expect from you?> Be ready to share the change objectives you are working on as well as your case study.
> Contribute relevant knowledge and experiences to the group.
> Open to transdisciplinary thinking and understanding.
> A commitment or drive to achieve a low carbon society and the courage to change.
Why to apply?It's an unique opportunity to learn from a recognized team of international and regional experts new skills and strategies to address and manage innovation projects and business models on sustainability issues, coupled with a systemic approach relying on transition theory and socio-technical innovation.
The water issues as background scenario. Investigate issues as cycle, industrial processes and water footprint working as linkages to open up participative and horizontal dynamics. Explore diverse strategies to develop solutions.
Need more information?Register now for our live webinar, 23th september at 13:00h (CET)
Join us!
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