TRAINING PROFESSIONALS IN SUSTAINABILITY

KAUST helped create and lead a five-day course on sustainability practices

Given the growing emphasis on sustainability among governments, organizations and individuals, there is an increasing need to train professionals to be well-versed in the subject. To address the growth in demand for more information on the matter, KAUST and the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) have collaborated to deliver a comprehensive training course on sustainability for professionals and ministerial delegates.

KAPSARC

The first of the five sessions was Sustainability in Action, which explored the historical and contemporary context. The second session, Climate Change and Sustainability, covered the changing environment and mitigation strategies. The third session, Socio-Economics of Sustainability, focused on economic growth, responsible sourcing and financing. The fourth session, Sustainability Governance, Ethics and Policy, was centered on integrating sustainability into organizations and policy-making. The final session, Stakeholders and Public Engagement for Sustainability, emphasized stakeholder engagement and effective communication.