The training is intended for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate required for trainings where MYK authorization is mandatory.

1. What Is a Carbon-Neutral Economy?

• Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Economy: A carbon-neutral economy is an economic model in which the use of fossil fuels is minimized, renewable energy sources are utilized, and carbon emissions are targeted to be reduced to zero. This transition promotes sustainability across all sectors while considering environmental, social, and economic balances.
• Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The fundamental principles of how greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced to achieve a carbon-neutral economy. This module addresses how carbon emissions can be minimized through energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions, and other environmental strategies.

2. The Concept of Just Transition

• Definition of Just Transition: Just transition refers to the need to implement a set of social, economic, and political measures to support segments of society that will be most affected—especially low-income groups and those facing job losses—while achieving carbon reduction targets.
• Elements of a Just Transition: Elements of a just transition include workforce retraining programs, social security systems, job loss support, and the creation of economic opportunities. Ensuring social justice during the transition allows workers and communities to experience minimal negative impact.

3. Just Transition Strategies to a Carbon-Neutral Economy

• Sectoral Strategies and Practices: Each sector has its own specific strategies and practices in the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Management of transition processes in sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency.
• Workforce and Education Policies: The impact of the transition to a carbon-neutral economy on the workforce and the education and reskilling programs required to minimize this impact. Strategic training plans to enable workers to participate in the labor market with new skills.
• Social Safety Nets and Social Support Policies: Social safety nets and support policies that governments and institutions must implement to address workforce losses and economic inequalities arising during the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.

4. Social and Economic Impacts of a Just Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Economy

• Social Inequality and Just Transition: How social inequality can be prevented during the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. How challenges faced by poor communities and low-income individuals can be overcome during this process.
• Economic Opportunities and Innovative Business Models: New job opportunities created by the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, the potential for green employment, and the role of innovation. The transition also creates new markets and business areas.

5. International Policies and Governance for a Carbon-Neutral Economy

• The Paris Climate Agreement and International Targets: How the transition to a carbon-neutral economy is shaped at the global level and the role of international frameworks such as the Paris Climate Agreement in this process. How national and international cooperation can be established to achieve global targets.
• The Role of Governments and Companies: Policies implemented by governments to achieve sustainable development goals and the responsibilities companies must assume in this process. The importance of public–private sector cooperation.

6. Innovation and Technology in a Just Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Economy

• Green Technologies and Innovation: The role of technology and innovative solutions in the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. Research and development activities in areas such as renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture technologies.
• Digitalization and Sustainability: How digital technologies can be used as tools to achieve sustainability goals and how digitalization supports the green transition.

The training is open to corporate cooperation (packages for institutions/companies as legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be restructured according to the corporate participant profile and your needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (Face-to-Face, Online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. If an agreement is reached, suitable days and times for your institution’s participants and our academic staff, as well as the training venue, are determined.