Short course How can trade contribute to sustainable development? 2024

This online course offers a unique approach connecting trade and key SDGs (Environment, Labour, and Health). Through interactive videos, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, and other learning methods, module participants will learn how to design effective policies in trade and sustainable development.

Information

Period

September 2024 - January 2025
6 ECTS credits
Self-paced course

Language

English

Format

Distance learning

Contact

Philipp HAHN
+41 (0)22 379 85 35
T4SD(at)unige.ch

Registration

Continuous

Fees:

  • With evaluation and 6 ECTS credits: CHF 1’500
  • Without evaluation/ECTS credits (certificate of participation): CHF 800.-

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Objectives

  • Understand how trade can impact and contribute to the protection of the environment and labour standards, and promote public health
  • Identify the most important agents and the questions of governance regarding trade, environment, labour and health
  • Gain knowledge and skills to create sustainable policies
  • Present, discuss and analyse the topics from different points of view

Audience

Students and young professionals who are particularly interested by sustainable development issues related to trade

Director(s)

Prof. Christine KADDOUS, Centre for European Legal Studies (CEJE), Faculty of Law, University of Geneva

Coordinator(s)

Philipp HAHN, University of Geneva

Application File

Please apply by filling in and sending this form to T4SD(at)unige.ch and add the following supporting documents:

  • CV
  • Passport

Detailed fees

  • Scholarships and discounts available depending on applications and country of residence
  • Scholarships available for UNIGE alumni and MEIG alumni

Contribution to the SDGs

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable