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Participating countries
IX International Symposium “Sustainability and Green Jobs”.
This year, the IX International Symposium “Sustainability and Green Jobs” focused on a crucial theme: “Green Jobs”. In a world increasingly aware of the need to preserve our planet, this event brought together five countries, Germany and four Latin American nations (Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil and Mexico) that offer the German Dual Model.
The purpose of this edition of the symposium was to reflect on how, through the implementation of the German dual model, we could contribute to the restoration of the environment through traditional economic activities. Focusing on jobs that would increase energy efficiency, efficiency in the use of raw materials and the transition to sustainable energy sources. The event explored how each of these jobs can reduce their carbon footprint and mitigate greenhouse taxation.
Reflection focused on how “Green Jobs” could help reduce the generation of waste and residues, as well as the management of those that are pollutants, in order to avoid negative impacts on ecosystems. The objective was to offer jobs that are aware of the impact they generate on the activity of the company.
Outstanding Agenda
Central Conference
The symposium featured an outstanding agenda that included a keynote lecture by Martina Klärle, president of DHWB and sustainability researcher. She provided her unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of "Green Jobs."
Panel 1: Green Jobs and the Global Context
Internationally renowned experts were convened to explore the global regulatory framework governing green jobs, with the participation of representatives from global organizations.
Panel 2: Green Jobs and Academia
We reflected on the role of higher education institutions offering the dual model and how they promoted decent, conscious and sustainable jobs. In addition, it was analyzed how academic training could contribute to climate change mitigation.
Panel 3: Business Experiences
Real cases of companies that contributed to sustainability in their operations were presented. Success stories were shared detailing how these companies worked on energy efficiency, waste management, ecosystem restoration and the fight against climate change.
Dual Universities of the DHLA network
Germany
Brazil
Mexico
Ecuador
