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Sustainability Hub

Enhancing environmental competences in the public sector

Duration: 8 academic hours Delivered online

About the course

This training programme provides a comprehensive understanding of environmental principles, legal regulations, and practical solutions that help organisations integrate sustainability measures into their daily operations. Participants will explore key sources of pollution, methods of prevention, climate change challenges, principles of the circular economy, and sustainable resource management practices.

Topics covered in the course

Fundamentals of environmental protection and legal regulation (1 academic hour)

  • Key environmental protection principles

  • National and international environmental policy

  • Principles of green procurement

Main pollution sources and prevention (2 academic hours)

  • Air, water, and soil pollution

  • Waste management (hazardous, municipal, and construction waste)

  • Preventive measures in daily activities

Climate change challenges and organisational responsibility (2 academic hours)

  • EU Green Deal and 2030–2050 targets

  • Energy efficiency and renewable resources

  • Reducing CO₂ footprint in organisations

Circular economy and sustainable resource management (2 academic hours)

  • Principles of the circular economy

  • Waste prevention and recycling

  • Water resource management

  • Green logistics

Practical workshop (1 academic hour)

  • Group work: developing a sustainability plan for an organisation

Learning outcomes upon completion of the programme

Participants will understand key environmental principles and regulatory requirements, be able to apply pollution prevention and sustainability measures in their work, and receive recognised professional development hours in the field of environmental protection.

Who is this course for

For anyone interested in sustainability and environmental protection.

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    Enhancing environmental competences in the public sector

    Training date: 26 March 2026
    Format: Online training, lectures with practical tasks
    Course duration: 8 academic hours
    Course fee: EUR 350

    About the course:
    The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of the key principles of environmental policy development, pollution prevention, sustainable resource use, and measures applicable in organisations. Upon completion, participants will understand core environmental principles and regulatory requirements, be able to apply pollution prevention and sustainability measures in their work, and receive recognised professional development hours in the field of environmental protection.

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