V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University announces the opening of applications for a tuition-free professional development certificate program titled "Climate Policy and Energy Transition: Strategies and Decarbonization Mechanisms." The course is designed for civil servants, local government officials, and professionals in ecology, natural resource management, and water management who hold at least a Junior Bachelor's degree. Admission is competitive, with enrollment limited to 30 participants.

The educational curriculum consists of two content modules covering global and national climate policy architecture, systemic challenges, and technological aspects of the energy transition. Participants will master financial and economic instruments for "green" transformation, methodological approaches to assessing climate risks and ensuring environmental safety, as well as practical mechanisms for planning and implementing decarbonization initiatives at the local community level.

The program will run from August 17 to September 30, 2026, in a remote format featuring synchronous online sessions. The total course workload is 3 ECTS credits (90 hours, including 52 hours of live lectures and practical sessions). Applications must be submitted via an online registration form by August 15, 2026. Upon successful completion of the final assessment, participants will receive professional development certificates.
 

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