On 27th of October 2014 a scientific and educational seminar took place at the International Sustainable Energy Development Centre under the auspices of UNESCO (ISEDC), in the framework of the 8th session of the UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme "Sustainable Energy for All".
The seminar was participated by 19 young professionals from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Gambia, Madagascar, Mongolia, Peru, Serbia, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Zambia and other countries.
The main emphasis of the seminar was made on the relevant and topical issues within the framework of the Programme, such as sustainable energy development, renewable energy, environmental protection, development of cooperation in the field of energy technologies, strengthening the international human capacity development in the energy sector.
The event was supervised by leading experts of the Centre, including Deputy Executive Director Mr. Vladimir Berdin, Director of Department of Strategic Planning and Partnership Mr. Ilya Kramarenko, Head of Educational Programmes Sector Mr. Aleksandr Antonov, Head of Global Energy Sector in the Context of Sustainable Energy Development Ms. Lyudmila Kozhanova and Head of Public Relations Sector Ms. Marina Bulavskaya.
During the seminar experts shared their experience in the field of various issues concerning energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change mitigation, sustainable energy development. They also held interactive lectures and organized communication pannels in order to discuss topical issues within the educational course.
At the beginning of the seminar Head of Public Relations Sector Ms. Bulavskaya acquainted fellows with the main activities of ISEDC and wished the participants interesting discussions and fruitful work.
ISEDC Deputy Executive Director Mr. Berdin during his speech emphasized on development of green technologies, familiarized fellows with the specifics of UNDP/GEF project "Greening 2014 Sochi Olympics: A Strategy and Action Plan for the Greening Legacy".
Director of Department of Strategic Planning and Partnership Mr. Kramarenko told about specific projects within the framework of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and discussed with students prospects in this area.
Head of Educational Programmes Sector Mr. Antonov acquainted students with the Cenre’s educational projects, including the UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme. He also shared further plans to expand the geography of educational programmes and introduced recent changes within the programme.
Head of Global Energy Sector in the Context of Sustainable Energy Development Ms. Kozhanova told about opportunities of participation in the UN Initiative "Sustainable Energy for All". Participants of the seminar were invited to share their knowledge about the experience of participation of their countries in the UN initiatives.
In conclusion, ISEDC Deputy Executive Director Mr. Berdin expressed his hope for active cooperation between all the participants of the seminar.
Student thanked the experts of the Programme for organizing very informative seminar and interesting lectures. This exchange of knowledge and experience turned out to be mutually beneficial for both fellows and the ISEDC experts.
For reference
International Sustainable Energy Development Centre under the auspices of UNESCO (ISEDC) has been holding the UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme for specialists from developing countries and countries in transition since 2008 in cooperation with UNESCO and leading Russian institutions. The UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme was highly appreciated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization during the 36th session of the UNESCO General Conference.
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