New African-centred platform launched to equip workforce with green economy skills

Speaking on the free introductory course, Head of Operations and Portfolio at Sustainability News Africa, Erica Bechaabagnaa Tengan, stressed the multidisciplinary nature of sustainability and called on all young people, regardless of their professions, discipline and career, to take advantage of this platform to develop relevant green skills that speak to their job roles and deliverables.

The platform focuses on practical sustainability and green economy competencies, with courses covering areas including environmental, social and governance (ESG), renewable energy and transition, climate resilience and adaptation, sustainable finance, circular economy, green technology, carbon markets, sustainable supply chains and future-of-work skills.

Its courses are designed around African realities, industries, examples and case studies, to make green skills education more relevant and applicable to professionals working across the continent, an approach the platform says sets it apart from generic global sustainability training.