Distance learning education for mitigation/adaptation policy: a case study. Issue 2 (7th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Slini, T.; Giama, E.; Papadopoulou, Ch.-O.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable energy. Volume 35:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 161
• Page End: 171
• Publication Date: 2016-02-07
• Subjects: environmental scientists -- training -- e-learning -- climate change; Solar energy -- Periodicals; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; 621.4705
• DOI: 10.1080/14786451.2013.876026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-6451

Abstract

Abstract : The efficient training of young environmental scientists has proven to be a challenging goal over the last years, while several dynamic initiatives have been developed aiming to provide complete and consistent education. A successful example is the e-learning course for participants mainly coming from emerging economy countries 'Development of mitigation/adaptation policy portfolios' organised in the frame of the project Promitheas4: Knowledge transfer and research needs for preparing mitigation/adaptation policy portfolios, aiming to provide knowledge transfer, enhance new skills and competencies, using modern didactic approaches and learning technologies. The present paper addresses the experience and the results of these actions, which seem promising and encouraging and were broadly welcomed by the participants.