Sustainability Leadership Training Program for Youth: Certificate course - 2020 (5th Cycle) Offered by the Centre for Sustainability Solutions
Target group: Undergraduates of University of KelaniyaProgram objectives:
The objectives of the program are,
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to enhance the knowledge and understanding of sustainable development strategies and their local and global applications, and
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to develop attitudes of undergraduates to volunteer in applying their knowledge and skills in achieving sustainable development goals
Expected outcome: Build a strong, enthusiastic group of undergraduates passionate about the environment and be the initiatives and leaders of sustainability.
Course content: Program consists of ten modules and a group project (Please see Appendix 1) Lectures and in-class activities: No. of hours: 20 hrs (2 hrs *10 modules)
Project: No. of hours: 20 hrs
Eligibility criteria:
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Individuals should be registered undergraduates of any of the Faculties of the University of Kelaniya
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All the nine modules should be completed to be eligible for the certificate
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Environmental friendly product development or any other environmental related project under the supervision of a selected resource person is compulsory to complete the course.
Course Structure
- Module 1: Human Society, environmental Issues and Sustainable Development
- Module 2: Sustainable Living and Green Fashion: Role of the youth
- Module 3: Non-conventional energy vs Conventional energy
- Module 4: Energy Management
- Module 5: Waste as a Resource: Solid Waste Management
- Module 6: Environmental pollution and human Health
- Module 7: Water Management: Do we have an adequate supply of drinking water??
- Module 8: Smart cities
- Module 9: Sustainable production and consumption
- Module 10: Environmental Sustainability Leadership
Group Project:
The maximum allowable number of students per group is 15. Students will be assigned into groups in the third module, and thereafter they can work for their group projects. Those who cannot complete the group project are not eligible for the Sustainability Leadership Certificate for Youth.
