Module 1: Understanding Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases

• The science of climate change: Greenhouse effect, global warming, and observed impacts.
• Major greenhouse gases (GHGs): CO2, CH4, N2O, F-gases – sources and global warming potentials.
• Sectoral contributions to GHG emissions: Energy, industry, agriculture, waste, transport.
• International frameworks and targets for GHG reduction (e.g., Paris Agreement, IPCC reports).
• The concept of carbon footprint and its measurement.
• Practical session: Calculating the personal carbon footprint of participants and discussing major emission sources.

Module 2: Energy Efficiency and Conservation

• Principles of energy efficiency across sectors (buildings, industry, transport).
• Energy auditing methodologies and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Technologies for improving energy efficiency (e.g., LED lighting, efficient motors, insulation).
• Behavioral changes and operational best practices for energy conservation.
• Case studies of successful energy efficiency programs.
• Practical session: Conducting a simulated energy audit for a commercial building or industrial process, identifying potential savings.

Module 3: Renewable Energy Technologies

• Overview of major renewable energy sources: Solar (PV, thermal), wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass.
• Principles of operation, advantages, and disadvantages of each technology.
• Siting and resource assessment for renewable energy projects.
• Grid integration challenges and solutions for renewables.
• Economic viability and policy incentives for renewable energy adoption.
• Practical session: Analyzing case studies of successful renewable energy installations and discussing their scalability.

Module 4: Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning

• GHG emissions from the transport sector and mitigation opportunities.
• Promoting public transport, cycling, and walking.
• Electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative fuels.
• Sustainable urban planning concepts: Compact cities, mixed-use development, green infrastructure.
• Policy instruments for sustainable transport and urban development.
• Practical session: Brainstorming strategies for reducing transport emissions in a hypothetical urban area.

Module 5: Industrial Emissions Reduction

• Major sources of GHG emissions in industrial processes (e.g., combustion, process emissions).
• Technologies for industrial decarbonization: Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
• Energy efficiency in industrial operations.
• Transition to low-carbon fuels and raw materials.
• Cleaner production concepts and industrial symbiosis.
• Practical session: Discussing and proposing emission reduction strategies for a given industrial sector (e.g., cement, steel, chemical).

Module 6: Waste Management and Circular Economy

• GHG emissions from waste (landfills, incineration).
• Sustainable waste management hierarchy: Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover.
• Composting and anaerobic digestion for organic waste.
• The concept of a circular economy: Principles and benefits.
• Designing out waste and keeping materials in use.
• Practical session: Designing a strategy to reduce waste and promote circularity for a hypothetical company or community.

Module 7: Carbon Sequestration and Land Use

• Role of natural carbon sinks: Forests, soils, oceans.
• Afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable forest management.
• Carbon sequestration in agricultural soils: Conservation agriculture, cover crops.
• Wetlands restoration and blue carbon initiatives.
• Monitoring and verifying carbon sequestration projects.
• Practical session: Analyzing the potential for carbon sequestration in different land use types (e.g., forest, agricultural land).

Module 8: Policy, Regulations, and Carbon Markets

• National and sub-national climate policies and regulations.
• Carbon pricing mechanisms: Carbon taxes, emission trading schemes (ETS).
• Voluntary carbon markets and carbon credits.
• International cooperation mechanisms for emissions reduction.
• Role of incentives and disincentives in driving mitigation action.
• Practical session: Discussing the pros and cons of different carbon pricing mechanisms and their impact on industries.

Module 9: Green Building and Infrastructure

• Principles of green building design: Energy efficiency, material selection, water conservation.
• Green building certification systems (e.g., LEED, BREEAM).
• Sustainable urban infrastructure: Smart grids, green spaces, resilient water systems.
• Lifecycle assessment of building materials and infrastructure.
• Climate-resilient infrastructure development.
• Practical session: Identifying features of a "green building" and discussing how they contribute to GHG reduction.

Module 10: Developing and Implementing GHG Reduction Strategies

• Steps in developing a comprehensive GHG reduction strategy for an organization or sector.
• Setting emission reduction targets and baselines.
• Developing an action plan with specific mitigation measures.
• Monitoring, reporting, and verifying (MRV) progress.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication of climate action.
• Practical session: Working in groups to develop a preliminary GHG reduction strategy for a chosen sector or type of organization.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588