NORDECO is offering a four-week course in Spanish: “Environmental Mainstreaming and Environmental Management” which will take place in Copenhagen from the 15 September to the 10 October 2008 at the Danida Fellowship Centre.

The objective of the course is that individuals and institutions involved in development planning will take appropriate account of the environment in all aspects of their roles in relation to planning, implementation and review cycles. The goal is that the participants should gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental mainstreaming and how to apply it. The course shall adopt a critical approach that enables participants to develop an ability to "think" environmentally and choose positive actions accordingly – both at work and at home, and in particular within their institutional context.

The 4-week course is intended for a diverse group of participants affiliated with Danida programmes in Latin America. Participation is open for policy and decision makers from governmental institutions, environmental coordinators, NGOs, or private organisations involved in Danida-supported development cooperation activities. It is expected that participants are or will be responsible for implementation of mainstreaming environmental considerations in sector programmes and projects in their home countries.

The course methodology is action oriented and includes case studies and field trips. It will also introduce participants to Danish work patterns and culture. Mentors will invite their respective groups home to dinner and organise other social events and excursions. This level of engagement is not only hospitable, but will make a qualitative difference in the level of exchange during and after the course.

A course leaflet in Spanish can be downloaded here:

Transversalización del medio ambiente y gestión ambiental. Curso en español en Copenhague, Dinamarca.

For more information about the course and how to apply please contact:

Course Director, Philip Mellen, NORDECO. Email: pme@nordeco.dk

Photos: Hans Peter Dejgaard