GENEVA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
Case postale 1672
CH - 1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
+41 (0)22 908 57 09
executive@graduateinstitute.ch
This executive programme will allow you to acquire the knowledge, skills and tools required to address crucial sustainability challenges from economic, legal, social and ecological perspectives, from the local to the global and to drive impact in the public, private or non-profit sectors.
This course emphasises transversal, interdisciplinary approaches to developing solutions to address burning matters, including food security, energy transition, environmental and natural resource governance, and climate change. Alternative pathways to sustainable development and shared prosperity will be collectively debated, and actionable solutions will be developed during the programme.
Understand sustainability challenges and solutions based on a solid command of the concepts, tools and theories, as well as the socio-political dynamics behind the shift to a nature-positive economy
Participate in exclusive encounters with relevant actors of International Geneva and engage in multi-stakeholder dialogues, group challenges and interactive sessions with internal and external experts
Develop policy solutions and practical action plans to address major and looming ecological and sustainability challenges
Master the multifaceted dimensions of shifting toward a nature-based economy to protect and promote planetary health and shared prosperity
This programme is particularly relevant for mid to senior level professionals from the public and private sector, civil society and philanthropists working or wanting to bring positive impact in the fields of:
Environmental governance and policy-making
Corporate responsibility
Sustainable finance and development
Biodiversity conservation
Climate and disaster risks
Energy transition
Natural resources management
Nature-Positive Economic Transformation - In person
Command the fundamentals: concepts, theories, tools and metrics in harnessing nature for sustainable futures
Address the challenges: global and local governance,
market incentives and regulation, environmental and climate diplomacy, preventive and remedial policy-
making, risks and opportunities associated with the commodification of nature
Lead in sustainability: contextualised to the specific realities encountered in industrialised and developing countries, democracies and autocracies
Nature-Positive Trade and Finance - Live virtual classroom
Leverage trade and finance to sustain the transformation toward a nature-positive economy
Address environmental and social externalities of current trade and finance policies and practices
Integrate responsible finance and innovative financial models, such as disaster-risks insurance and securities, blended finance and advanced market commitments
Sustainable Production and Consumption - Live virtual classroom
Deep dive into specific areas including food systems, water, energy transition, natural resources including critical metals and minerals, habitat and transportation
Develop action plans to limit the environmental impact of producing and consuming goods and services
Fast-track the transition to a nature-positive economy
Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Futures - In person
Explore the potential and applicability of technology and innovation to tackle the triple crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss
Craft an action plan leveraging technology and innovation toward sustainable prosperity
Selection is primarily based on the candidate's professional experience and motivation
A bachelor's degree is required, or a degree/diploma deemed to be equivalent (no particular discipline required)
A minimum of five years of full-time work for the Executive Certificate and eight years for the Executive Diploma is highly recommended. Participants typically range between 30 and 50 years of age
Proficiency in English is required
Executive Certificate in Nature-Positive Economy
Certificate of Advanced Studies (15 ECTS)
This programme counts towards the Executive Master in International Relations.
Start the application process by clicking on the red "Apply now" button (available when applications are open)
Provide a copy of your certifications and diplomas
The admissions committee will then evaluate your application and come back to you in the following two weeks
For any questions related to payment, financial assistance, changes in programmes, prices, and conditions of withdrawal, please visit our Terms & Conditions page
The programme offers a mix of face-to-face and online modules:
Modules 1 and 4 are face-to-face in Geneva
Modules 2 and 3 are delivered in a live virtual classroom
Classes start at 9 am and finish at 5:45 pm (adjustments are possible).
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2024 Edition
Module 1
24-28 June 2024 (face-to-face)
Module 2
2-4 Sep. 2024 (live virtual classroom)
Module 3
16-18 Oct. 2024 (live virtual classroom)
Module 4
4-8 Nov. 2024 (face-to-face)
Fees
CHF 9'900
Discounts
Early bird, Come with your colleagues, Alumni
Contact us
Maison de la Paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
1202 Geneva
Language
English
Johnson Jimmye (Mrs.)
Admissions Officer
+41 (0)22 908 57 28
ee.programadvisor@graduateinstitute.ch