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Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 29 hours
  • Course by École normale supérieure
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The Agence Française de Développement and the Ecole normale supérieure are launching the fourth edition of the MOOC “Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries". This edition will be launched simultaneously in 4 languages: ·         In english : Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries ·         In french : Transitions énergétique et écologique dans les pays du Sud https://www.coursera.org/learn/transitions-energetiques-pays-du-sud/ ·         In spanish : Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur https://www.coursera.org/learn/transiciones-energeticas-y-ecologicas-en-los-paises-del-sur . In portuguese : Transição energética e ecológica em países do sul https://www.coursera.org/learn/transiao-energtica-e-ecologica-em-paises-do-sul This MOOC is at the junction between the development of Southern countries and sustainable development. It has: 1) a macroeconomic and financial dimension, developed by Gael Giraud and Alain Grandjean; 2) an ecological and climatic dimension, developed by David Claessen and ENS speakers; and 3) a focus on Southern countries, developed by AFD speakers. Here are the learning goals for the entire training program: Goal 1: Be able to understand the relationship between the energy transition, the ecological transition, the role of energy in our economy, our economic development model, and financing issues. Goal 2: Know how to advocate for and lobby on issues and on the need to change reality in order to implement strategies and action plans. Goal 3: Be able to make a link between the Energy transition and financing solutions, and between comprehension and action. No one questions the imperative need to ensure development based on personal well-being and a fair distribution of wealth. The Challenges of a Transition for All Until now the development of Northern countries has been based on an increasing exploitation of energy resources and a greater freedom of trade and exchange at the global scale. We now know that such a model is no longer sustainable, due to global warming and to the overexploitation of resources, which lead to health, social, and environmental disasters. The Role of Developing Countries With that in mind, how can we ensure fair and equitable growth for all? What role do countries from the different regions in the South have to play in this complete upheaval of the current economic, trade, and political models in order to achieve an effective energy and ecological transition? A MOOC to Respond to these Questions This free online training offers complementary perspectives from several specialists of issues related to climate change and the development of Southern countries. They will share their very practical understanding of the current crises and the answers that can be provided. Participants will learn from studies by: • Researchers from the prestigious École Normale Supérieure in Paris • Field experts from the Agence Française de Développement, a funding agency that has been committed to helping developing countries for 75 years, • Carbone 4 founder Alain Grandjean, who will share his experience, in particular on the economic and financial aspects. Here is the program: 1. Our development model is ecologically unsustainable 2. The dominant economic models hinder the energy and ecological transition 3. The energy transition path: decarbonizing GDP 4. The model of an ecological transition to new prosperity 5. Governance of the energy and ecological transition 6. Financing the energy and ecological transition

Modules

Introduction

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  • Getting to know you

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  • Teaser
  • Energy: some structural transformations during the decade 2011-2020

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  • A few words about the update video

About this MOOC

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  • Presentation of the Training
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Information about week 1

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  • OVERVIEW week 1

Our way of development remains unequal

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  • Our way of development remains unequal

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  • Our way of development remains unequal - Gaël GIRAUD

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The raid on natural resources is accelerating

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  • The raid on natural resources is accelerating

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  • The raid on natural resources is accelerating - David Claessen

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Climate change is underway

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  • Climate change is underway

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  • Climate change is underway - Michael Ghil

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The South is vulnerable to 'natural' disasters aggravated by climate change

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  • The South is vulnerable to 'natural' disasters aggravated by climate change

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  • The South is vulnerable to 'natural' disasters aggravated by climate change - Emeline Combi

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Consumerism is a culture of waste and garbage

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  • Consumerism is a culture of waste and garbage

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  • Consumerism is a culture of waste and garbage - Marie-Dominique Loÿe et Claude Kergomard

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  • Statistical and Cartographic Report on Waste in the World

Natural resources are common goods to be managed for the benefit of all

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  • Natural resources are common goods to be managed for the benefit of all

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  • Natural resources are common goods to be managed for the benefit of all - David Claessen

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  • Case Study Week 1: Transitions on your territory

Evaluation of week 1

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  • quiz week 1

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  • OVERVIEW Week 2

Measuring economic activity by GDP and prices is incomplete and misleading

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  • Measuring economic activity by GDP and prices is incomplete and misleading

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  • Measuring economic activity by GDP and prices is incomplete and misleading - Alain Grandjean

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As markets are not efficient, cooperation must coexist with competition

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  • As markets are not efficient, cooperation must coexist with competition

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  • As markets are not efficient, cooperation must coexist with competition - Gaël Giraud

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The Washington consensus has not promoted sustainable development

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  • The Washington consensus has not promoted sustainable development

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  • The Washington consensus has not promoted sustainable development -Gaël Giraud

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The financialisation of the economy is causing instability and capital flight in the countries of the Global South

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  • The financialisation of the economy is causing instability and capital flight in the countries of the Global South

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  • The financialisation of the economy is causing instability and capital flight in the countries of the Global South - Gaël Giraud

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Expectations of high returns on private financial investments hinder the transitions

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  • Expectations of high returns on private financial investments hinder the transitions

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  • Expectations of high returns on private financial investments hinder the transitions - Alain Grandjean

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Oil, an example of a raw material whose price volatily has major consequences for southern countries

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  • Oil, an example of a raw material whose price volatily has major consequences for southern countries

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  • Oil, an example of a raw material whose price volatily has major consequences for southern countries - Gaël Giraud

2 Readings

  • Additional resources
  • Further Reading on the GEMMES Model

Case study

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  • Quiz week 2

4 Discussions

  • Case study W2: energy situation in your country (Europe)
  • Case study W2: energy situation in your country (Africa)
  • Case study W2: energy situation in your country (Asia and Oceania)
  • Case study W2: energy situation in your country (The Americas)

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  • W2 / Debate-forum activity: Describe the energy situation in your country

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  • OVERVIEW Week 3

The challenges of carbon accounting: What is a climate-compatible project?

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  • The challenges of carbon accounting: What is a climate-compatible project?

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  • The challenges of carbon accounting: What is a climate-compatible project? - Alain Grandjean

How to reduce emissions in the context of GDP and population growth in the South

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  • How to reduce emissions in the context of GDP and population growth in the South

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  • How to reduce emissions in the context of GDP and population growth in the South - Gaël Giraud

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Energy intensity of GDP and carbon intensity in the countries of the Global South

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  • Energy intensity of GDP and carbon intensity in the countries of the Global South

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  • Energy intensity of GDP and carbon intensity in the countries of the Global South - Slim Dali

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The trajectory of New Climate Economy towards 2°C

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  • The trajectory of New Climate Economy towards 2°C

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  • The trajectory of New Climate Economy towards 2°C - Alain Grandjean

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Sustainable and accessible energy for all in developing and emerging countries

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  • Sustainable and accessible energy for all in developing and emerging countries

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  • Sustainable and accessible energy for all in developing and emerging countries - Christian de Gromard

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Case study

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  • Quiz week 3

4 Discussions

  • Case study W3: Identify the barriers to the ecological transition in your country (Europe)
  • Case study W3: Identify the barriers to the ecological transition in your country (Africa)
  • Case study W3: Identify the barriers to the ecological transition in your country (Asia and Oceania)
  • Case study W3: Identify the barriers to the ecological transition in your country (The Americas)

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  • W3/ Debate-forum activity: Identify the barriers to the ecological transition in your country

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  • OVERVIEW Week 4

Towards new development indicators: Sustainable Development Goals

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  • Towards new development indicators: Sustainable Development Goals

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  • Towards new development indicators: Sustainable Development Goals - Gaël Giraud

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The circular economy: achieving a new-found efficiency by breaking ties with the linear logic of extracting resources

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  • The circular economy: achieving a new-found efficiency by breaking ties with the linear logic of extracting resources

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  • The circular economy: achieving a new-found efficiency by breaking ties with the linear logic of extracting resources - Armand Rioust de Largentaye

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  • Resources and additional texts : The Circular Economy: Breaking with the Linear Logic of Extraction and Fostering Sobriety

Changing agriculture to better feed and clothe a growing population

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  • Changing agriculture to better feed and clothe a growing population

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  • Changing agriculture to better feed and clothe a growing population - Jean-Luc François

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Making respect for the biosphere and biodiversity a priority

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  • Making respect for the biosphere and biodiversity a priority

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  • Making respect for the biosphere and biodiversity a priority - Christophe Du Castel

The ecological approach helps to reduce inequalities and poverty traps

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  • The ecological approach helps to reduce inequalities and poverty traps

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  • The ecological approach helps to reduce inequalities and poverty traps - Anda David

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Case study

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  • Quiz week 4

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  • Assignment with peer correction: Propose measures for implementing the energy transition in your country

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  • OVERVIEW Week 5

The central role of public policies in the transition

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  • The central role of public policies in the transition

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  • The central role of public policies in the transition - Alain Grandjean

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Cities play a key role in the transition in southern countries

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  • Cities play a key role in the transition in southern countries

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  • Cities play a key role in the transition in southern countries - Clément Larrue

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The role of international institutions in international emissions regulations

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  • The role of international institutions in international emissions regulations

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  • The role of international institutions in international emissions regulations - Alain Grandjean

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The contribution of multilateral development banks to the governance of transition: the specific role of the French Agency for Development

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  • The contribution of multilateral development banks to the governance of transition: the specific role of the French Agency for Development

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  • The contribution of multilateral development banks to the governance of transition: the specific role of the French Agency for Development - Gaël Giraud

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The role of Development Banks in countries of the Global South

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  • The role of Development Banks in countries of the Global South

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  • The role of Development Banks in countries of the Global South - Alexis Bonnel

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Case study

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  • quiz week 5

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  • W5/ Assignment with peer correction: Set up a public debate for energy and ecological transitions in your country / region

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  • OVERVIEW Week 6

The carbon price signal: an essential part of the energy transition

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  • The carbon price signal: an essential part of the energy transition

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  • The carbon price signal: an essential part of the energy transition - Alain Grandjean

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Reducing fossil fuel subsidies

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  • Reducing fossil fuel subsidies

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  • Reducing fossil fuel subsidies - Gaël Giraud

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The shift of monetary policy and loans towards green assets

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  • The shift of monetary policy and loans towards green assets

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  • The shift of monetary policy and loans towards green assets - Alain Grandjean

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How to finance adaptation?

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  • How to finance adaptation ?

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  • How to finance adaptation? - Alexis Bonnel

The role of multilateral and bilateral development banks in catalysing North South flows

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  • The role of multilateral and bilateral development banks in catalysing North South flows

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  • The role of multilateral and bilateral development banks in catalysing North South flows - Alain Grandjean

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The narrative: a green development trajectory for the countries of the Global South

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  • The narrative: a green development trajectory for the countries of the Global South

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  • The narrative: a green development trajectory for the countries of the Global South - Gaël Giraud

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Case study

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  • quiz week 6

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  • W6/ FINAL ASSIGNMENT - Assignment with peer correction: Summary of the solutions to be implemented in your country / region

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Discover the "Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries" MOOC, an enlightening course offered by the Agence Française de Développement and the École Normale Supérieure. This program delves into the intersection of sustainable development and the specific challenges faced by Southern countries, with content available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. This course is tailored for professionals in the Business & Management domain, providing a comprehensive overview of the macroeconomic, financial, ecological, and climatic dimensions of the energy transition. Esteemed instructors Gael Giraud, Alain Grandjean, and David Claessen, alongside experts from AFD, guide participants through critical issues and practical solutions. Key learning goals include understanding the intricate relationship between energy and ecological transitions, advocating for sustainable development strategies, and linking energy transitions to financing solutions. The program addresses the unsustainable nature of current development models, the obstacles posed by dominant economic frameworks, and the paths toward decarbonizing GDP and achieving new prosperity. Spanning 1740 minutes, this course is available on Coursera with subscription options for Starter and Professional levels. Ideal for those seeking to drive change in policy and practice, this MOOC equips learners with the knowledge to foster fair and equitable growth in developing regions. Join this transformative journey and contribute to global sustainability.

Gaël Giraud
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Gaël Giraud

Alain Grandjean
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Alain Grandjean

the late David Claessen
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the late David Claessen