You can apply for our SSM courses with a 15% discount until January 31.
Specialized sustainability manager in climate adaptation
Specialized Sustainability Manager – Climate Adaptation Course
Joint training by GB Academy and WWF
The purpose of the Climate Adaptation course is to provide both professionals and interested parties with the opportunity to learn about the challenges of climate change and possible adaptation strategies, and to develop practical solutions.
In our training, students can gain up-to-date knowledge from leading sustainability experts.
The fee includes the cost of the entire training together with the exam fee . The training cost includes for the duration of the training: access to online course units and related content; personal consultations with instructors; case studies; personal exam.
We provide the following discounts compared to the full price of the training:
- 30% for those who previously completed the CSM training,
- 10% of representatives of non-profit organizations and municipalities
- 10% of GBA Network members
*Discounts can be applied after checking eligibility.
Price / Application
349 000 Ft + VAT*
Early bird: 15% discount from the indicated price if the contract is signed by January 31.
Application deadline 2023-11-03
Start 2023-11-06 – Start for CSM alumni members: 2023-11-13
The training is made up of study material units that can be viewed online and ends with a personal final presentation.
*Additional information about the price and discounts are available by clicking on the More button.
What will you learn?
- Basic concepts and processes of climate adaptation.
- The effectiveness of adaptation strategies against various environmental challenges.
- The importance of biodiversity in the management of climate change.
- The role of forests and other natural resources in the fight against climate change.
- The relationship between droughts, floods and water management in the context of climate change.
- The role and challenges of climate adaptation at the corporate level.
It’s for you, if
- I am interested in the impact of climate change and the development of adaptation strategies,
- you strive for your professional development and the creation of a sustainable future,
- you want to understand the role of biodiversity and natural solutions in adaptation.
It’s not for you, if
- you don’t live on earth….
Course units
The date of the last update of our educational materials: 03.10.2023.
The training consists of a total of 7 subjects, which can be learned with the help of online videos, tasks, additional materials, case studies and practical solutions. During the training, each unit is concluded with a knowledge test and an online or personal consultation.
- Basic knowledge of sustainability – András Wiszkidenszky and Gábor Lévai – GreenBrands regional and Hungarian managing director
- Biodiversity – Katalin Sípos – Managing Director of WWF Hungary
- Climate adaptation 1×1 – Ádám Harmat and Mátyás Farkas (WWF)
- Against climate change with nature – Katalin Sípos and Csaba Csontos (WWF)
- Firewood or microclimate? About forests in a nutshell – László Gálhidy (WWF)
- Droughts and floods. Water management in a nutshell – Andrea Samu and Zoltán Barina (WWF)
- Climate adaptation and companies – Artúr Szilágyi (WWF)
Time schedule
A total of 10 weeks (including winter break) – 1 study unit per week
The study units are made up of online videos, company-specific tasks, additional materials, recommended literature and knowledge tests.
Certificate
After successfully completing the training, you must report on the acquired knowledge with a professional plan.
Successful candidates can certify completion of the training with a certificate in accordance with the Adult Education Act.
Instructors of the SSM in Climate Adaptation Course
Barina Zoltán
a WWF Magyarország Élő folyók szakértője
Csontos Csaba
Dr. Gálhidy László
a WWF Magyarország Erdő Programjának vezetője
Farkas Viktor Mátyás
a WWF Magyarország éghajlatvédelmi szakértője
Harmat Ádám
Lévai Gábor
impact szakértő, a GB Academy társalapítója
Sipos Katalin
WWF Magyarország Igazgatója
Szilágyi Artúr
Éghajlatvédelmi szakértő
Wiszkidenszky András
A GB Academy társalapítója
By completing the training, you will be able to :
- interpret and use concepts, processes and basic knowledge related to climate change, biodiversity, climate adaptation,
- based on these, understand the risks and challenges of your own company / employer related to climate change and recognize the opportunities for climate adaptation,
- to identify practical solution possibilities, to plan and implement related projects in the operation of the company.
Be a sustainability expert!
