Energy, Carbon and the Environment

Why Attend

With increasing concerns about climate change, carbon footprint, and energy production, there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings concerning the subject. This course will try to clear up these misunderstandings and misconceptions by going into some depth about the various forms of energy production, their environmental impacts, waste management issues, and the global challenges in these areas that we all have to deal with. As the push is on now to moving towards a low carbon future, organizations have to ensure that their staff is being kept current and informed.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Learn about the various types of energy production, their positives and negatives, cost comparisons and which ones are being recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); An in-depth look at Sustainability; Calculation of Carbon Footprints; The significance of Climate Change and Why a global perspective with global input is necessary; Why Waste Management issues and the availability of Water are important components of the equation; Learn about the concept of Zero Waste and the benefits of an integrated Waste Management System

Target Audience

Target Competencies

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DAY 1

Brief general introduction- Seminar instructor and attendees
An overview of the course material that will be covered in the 5 days
Definitions
A detailed look at the various forms of energy used for electrical production and their positives and negatives
A fossil (oil, natural gas, and coal)
Canadian Oil Sands and Gulf Coast Countries oil (similarities and differences)
Geothermal
DVD
Class Exercise

DAY 2

Nuclear
Hydro Electric
Biomass
Combined Cycle
Wind
Fuel Cell
Electrochemical (batteries)
Emerging Technologies
DVD
Class Exercise

DAY 3

Carbon Footprints calculations
KPIs
Environmental Risks
ISO 18001
DVD
Class Exercise

DAY 4

Green House Gases
Sustainability issues
Related International Environment Treaties
Availability of Water
Water banking
Class Exercise

DAY 5

Climate Change and its significance for the Gulf Coast Countries
Integrated Waste Management System
Waste disposal & the concept of Zero Waste
Environmental Ethics
Moving towards a low carbon future (carbon negative)
Generic recommendations concerning “greening” your company at a reasonable cost
Complete course review

$1475

Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Duration: One week

Date: 18–22 Aug 2025

$1875

Kampala

Energy, Carbon and the Environment

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

$1475

Country: Kenya

Duration: One week

Date: 18–22 Aug 2025

$1875

Country: Uganda

Duration: One week

Date: 30 Mar–03 Apr 2026