H2020 capacity building course on green investment in Lebanon

Green investment was at the centre of the national training course organized in Lebanon on 28th September 2011 within the framework of the Horizon 2020 CB/MEP project. The training course introduced trainees to Green Investment which is considered among the best and fastest way to reduce carbon emission and promote green employment.

The course was attended by 16 professionals from all over Lebanon, including individual investors, professionals from commercial banks and financial institutions, national and local authorities, members of Chambers of Commerce and of business organizations and entrepreneurs.

During the workshop, the trainees had the opportunity to learn information on available opportunities about green investing and on strengthening the capacities of leading commercial banks, financial institutions and individual investors to support effectively green investment by developing or investing in eco-innovative and eco-efficient projects. They were also introduced to regulatory framework, providing tools and encouraging investment in staff, skills and infrastructure renewal to address the challenges of stimulating green investment, creating and promoting green employment.

The course was organized by UNEP/MAP Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner Production (CP/RAC).

More information: www.h2020.net

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