HEADS OF THE GREEN ECONOMY SCHOOL AT HSE COMPLETED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GREEN GROWTH

From March to May 2025, Gulnara Lesbayeva and Gulnara Baibash, heads of the Green Economy School at the Higher School of Economics, successfully completed a professional development program focused on the formation of a green economy, sustainable development, and climate transformation.

The course covered a wide range of topics reflecting current challenges and priorities in the transition to sustainable development, including: the future of education and employment in the era of artificial intelligence; the history of the UN climate regime and the new climate economy; anti-corruption culture and the legal foundations of green transformation; the role of the energy sector and ecological tourism in socio-economic development; fostering environmental culture, emotional intelligence, and empathy; national legislation on the green economy and international best practices.

A special highlight of the program was the lectures and seminars by Mr. Rae Kwon Chung, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and international expert, who presented the concept of a new climate paradigm, strategies for achieving carbon neutrality, and the idea of L.O.V. (Locally Owned Voluntary contributions) to a sustainable future.

Upon completion of the training, participants completed individual assignments and took part in a final discussion. Participation in this course represents a significant step in enhancing professional expertise and contributes to strengthening the scientific and educational potential of the Higher School of Economics in the field of green economy and sustainable development.