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This Micro-learning tackles the pressing need for sustainable practices in investment projects and inclusive development.  With climate change, ecosystem degradation, and social inequalities posing significant challenges, sustainable solutions are essential to securing lasting benefits for communities, economies, and the environment. Strengthening partnerships and fostering knowledge exchange within and across regions is crucial to promoting environmental and social sustainability.

Project Management Unit staff; senior government officials assigned to project oversight; national staff from ministries of agriculture, environment and other relevant sectors; ESC regulatory bodies, ESC consultants; contractors; and non-sovereign operations, and all those who are interested in learning about the Environmental, Social and Climate standards and their meaningful impact in the investment projects.

You will learn about Environmental, Social, and Climate Standards (SECAP) and their role in promoting sustainability, equity, and resilience in IFAD-supported projects. The micro-learning covers ESC standards such as biodiversity conservation, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, cultural heritage, indigenous peoples’ rights, labor conditions, community health and safety, resettlement, financial intermediaries, and climate change. You will also gain insights into sustainable practices in agriculture and rural development, helping you understand integrated solutions for environmental and social challenges.

At the end of this Micro-learning, you will be able to:

• Engage in meaningful conversations about sustainability and development.
• Acquire knowledge of the Environmental, Social and Climate  standards in real-world projects related to agriculture and rural development.
• Utilize cutting-edge tools and frameworks to drive impactful, sustainable initiatives.
• Strengthen partnerships and knowledge exchange to promote environmental and social sustainability.
• Make informed decisions about biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention, labor conditions, and more.
• Use AI support for guidance and apply learning flexibly via WhatsApp at your own pace.

Through this learning series, you’ll explore how ESC standards promote sustainability, equity, and resilience in IFAD-supported projects.

• Pill 1: Introduction to SECAP
• Pill 2: Standard 1 - Biodiversity Conservation
• Pill 3: Standard 2 - Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention
• Pill 4: Standard 3 - Cultural Heritage
• Pill 5: Standard 4 - Indigenous Peoples
• Pill 6: Standard 5 - Labor and Working Conditions
• Pill 7: Standard 6 - Community Health and Safety
• Pill 8: Standard 7 - Physical and Economic Resettlement
• Pill 9: Standard 8 - Financial Intermediaries and Direct Investments
• Pill 10: Standard 9 - Climate Change

• Accessibility: this micro-learning offers a personalized, engaging, and mobile-friendly way to explore Environmental, Social, and Climate Standards and their impact on sustainable agriculture and rural development
• Badges: in each learning pill, you’ll collect a badge for completing it. There are 10 in total—can you collect them all?
• Outcomes: This micro-learning prepares you to become a leader in sustainable development by equipping you with practical knowledge and tools. So if you’re passionate about making a difference in sustainability and want a flexible, insightful, and practical learning experience, this content is for you!

This free course is available on WhatsApp by clicking the provided link or scanning the QR code. The conversation begins automatically.