Comprehensive Curriculum

Identify common green economy terms and core concepts.

Specific Examples

Discuss opportunities and challenges specific to clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Practical Learning

Understand potential career and business opportunities in the green economy.

About the Course

Are you curious about the green economy and eager to discover how you can play a role in shaping a sustainable future? This free course is designed to help you explore the possibilities and prepare for opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing green economy.

About econext

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities. econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development. For more information, visit econext.ca.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 29 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

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      Welcome to Green Economy Foundations Training Course

  2. 2

    Module 1 - Introduction to the Green Economy

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      Lesson 1: Terminology and Concepts

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      Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 2: The Changing Environment

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      Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 3: Government Action and Climate Change Commitments

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      Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

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      Review and Conclusion

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    Module 2 - Greaan Practices and Technologies

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      Lesson 1: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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      Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 2: Energy Efficiency

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      Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 3: Waste Management and Circular Economy

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      Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 4: Climate Change Adaptation

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      Lesson 4: Knowledge Check

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      Review and Conclusion

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    Module 3 - Sectors and Careers in the Green Economy

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      Lesson 1: Electricity and Clean Energy

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      Lesson 1: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 2: Decarbonizing Industry

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      Lesson 2: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 3: Energy Efficiency Retrofits

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      Lesson 3: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 4: Circular Economy

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      Lesson 4: Knowledge Check

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      Lesson 5: Clean Technology

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      Lesson 5: Knowledge Check

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      Review and Conclusion

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    Next Steps

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