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Learn why sustainable infrastructure must be the foundation for Latin American and the Caribbean countries to achieve inclusive economic growth and meet the Sustainable Development Goals and the targets of the Paris Agreement.
What impact can infrastructure have on society and the environment? A holistic approach to sustainability is crucial when thinking about infrastructure if we are to advance sustainable and inclusive social and economic development, as set out in the IDB Group’s institutional strategy.
This approach is key to minimizing negative environmental and climate impacts, reducing social inequality, and boosting productivity, all of which are key to a full recovery from the COVID 19 pandemic.
For these reasons, sustainable infrastructure is recognized as a foundation for meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the goals of the Paris Agreement aimed at warding off the impacts of climate change.
In this MOOC you will learn how the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) defines sustainable infrastructure and what its benefits are. You will identify how to include sustainability throughout the cycle of a project so that efforts are aligned with global and national priorities in terms of social, environmental, economic, and institutional sustainability. In addition, you will become familiar with some practical examples and learn about the universe of climate funds that allow scaling up sustainable infrastructure financing.
Seize this opportunity and enroll to learn side by side with IDB experts and international leaders who share their experiences and lessons learned in this course.
This course is "self-paced," so you can enroll any time, even if the course has been open for a while. You can take it at the time that is most suitable for you inside the enrollment period of the course.
If you choose the Audit Track , you will have unlimited access to the course content, but you won't be able to complete the assessed activities or receive the certificate.
If you opt for the Verified Track , you can access the course in an unlimited way and complete the qualified evaluations until the closing date after making a payment of $29. If you pass, in addition to the verified certificate, you will obtain a digital badge that allows you to change the way you share your academic and professional achievements, for example, on social media.
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Learn about the region’s main challenges to the development of sustainable infrastructure projects and compliance with global sustainability commitments.
Learn about the IDB’s vision of what the infrastructure of the future should look like, i.e. infrastructure aligned with four sustainability dimensions: economic and financial, environmental, social, and institutional.
Learn how sustainability principles can be incorporated during the preparation, design, construction, and operation of infrastructure projects.
Learn about the universe of climate funds to align funding sources with the delivery of sustainable infrastructure.
Manager of the Infrastructure and Energy Sector • Inter-American Development Bank
Manager of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Sector CSD • Inter-American Development Bank
Former Director General for Business and Executive Board Member at IDB Invest • Inter-American Development Bank
What is the “AUDIT TRACK”?
This option allows you to access the course materials for free for an unlimited time. However, you won't be able to complete graded assignments or receive a certificate upon course completion.
What is the “VERIFIED TRACK”?
If you wish to obtain a verified certificate for the course, you should choose the verified track, which incurs a fee of 29 USD.
Opting for the verified track offers several advantages. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion that is verified and includes your personal information, you will have unlimited access to all course evaluations and learning resources. Furthermore, upon achieving a passing score of 65%, you will be awarded a digital badge that allows you to change the way you share your academic and professional achievements, for example, on social media.