From March to May 2025, Gulnara Lesbayeva
and Gulnara Baibash, heads of the Green Economy School at the Higher School of
Economics, successfully completed a professional development program focused on
the formation of a green economy, sustainable development, and climate
transformation.
The course covered a wide range of topics
reflecting current challenges and priorities in the transition to sustainable
development, including: the
future of education and employment in the era of artificial intelligence; the
history of the UN climate regime and the new climate economy; anti-corruption
culture and the legal foundations of green transformation; the role of the
energy sector and ecological tourism in socio-economic development; fostering
environmental culture, emotional intelligence, and empathy; national
legislation on the green economy and international best practices.
A special highlight of the program was the
lectures and seminars by Mr. Rae Kwon Chung, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and
international expert, who presented the concept of a new climate paradigm,
strategies for achieving carbon neutrality, and the idea of L.O.V. (Locally
Owned Voluntary contributions) to a sustainable future.
Upon completion of the training,
participants completed individual assignments and took part in a final
discussion. Participation in this course represents a significant step in
enhancing professional expertise and contributes to strengthening the
scientific and educational potential of the Higher School of Economics in the
field of green economy and sustainable development.