Level up in the green economy

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This is Green Jobs Rising - your ride up to that dream job in sustainability (no suit required, just curiosity).

Are you curious about the green economy but unsure where to begin? Whether you're exploring new paths or seeking to bridge your knowledge gap for a career transition, we’ve curated a selection of webinars and courses just for you.

Find your footing here:

1. Transition Planning and Its Role in Sustainability and ESG | 24 July 2025 | ESG & Sustainability Africa Conference Expo
   Transition planning helps governments, businesses, and communities move toward sustainable, low-carbon futures. Learn how to develop and implement transition plans, explore real-world case studies, and understand the growing importance of ESG.

2. Aligning Collective Action Towards Carbon-Free Energy | 22 July 2025 | SEforALL and Carbon-Free Alliance.
   Though focused on the Asia-Pacific, this session offers valuable insights for Africa’s green transition. Explore policy tools, stakeholder collaboration, and real-world strategies to accelerate collective action toward carbon-free energy.

3. Workshop on Illicit Financial Flows and Resource-Backed Loans | 8–11 July 2025 | AfDB & Government of Sierra Leone
   A training workshop and high-level policy dialogue tackling illicit financial flows in the natural resources sector. Connect with policymakers, civil society, and community leaders to shape effective policy responses.

4. Introduction to Renewable Energy | on demand | Solar Energy International (SEI)
   A free, beginner-friendly course covering the basics of solar, wind, and hydropower, along with energy efficiency and electricity fundamentals. Perfect for newcomers or those making a career switch.

5. Advancing Sustainable Development in Practice | on demand | UN CC:Learn
   Learn how to apply integrated sustainable development strategies across policy and project cycles. Topics include stakeholder engagement, sustainable financing, monitoring, and communication.

6. Renewable Power-to-X Basic Training (Beta) | on demand | atingi.org
   Get immersed in the cutting-edge field of Power-to-X for the energy transition. Learn about the technologies, economics, and infrastructure driving this future-forward energy system.

7. IRENA Policy Talks – Electrifying Road Transport with Renewables | IRENA
   Access on-demand recordings from IRENA’s policy talks. These sessions explore effective policy design and implementation for renewable energy and electric mobility.

 Wherever you're starting from, these resources are here to help you prepare for your journey into sustainability.