Foundations of Net Zero in Government Operations
Foundations of Net Zero in Government Operations has been designed for participants who have a role or interest in implementation of the Net Zero in Government Operations (NZGO) Strategy.
This course covers a foundational understanding of climate science topics, detailing the mechanisms and consequences of climate change, and the significance of Global Warming Potential and Carbon Dioxide Equivalent values.
The course will also cover the significance of, and the requirements set out in the NZGO Strategy, which will assist in the implementation of the NZGO Strategy actions and targets.
This training course is the first in a series of training courses linked to the NZGO Strategy and its content is central to understanding the content in upcoming courses. It is therefore recommended that Foundations of Net Zero in Government Operations is completed prior to the completion of further Net Zero courses.
This learning experience has been provided by the Department of Finance.
Participant benefits
- Understand the mechanisms and consequences of climate change, along with the significance of Global Warming Potential and Carbon Dioxide Equivalent values.
- Recognise the need for the NZGO Strategy and its targets.
- Make relevant connections between the NZGO Strategy actions and targets to consider strategies that your entity could implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve the APS Net Zero by 2030 commitment.
Suitable for
APS 1 - EL 2.
Category and User Level
This learning experience is part of the Climate Action in Government Operations Program and aligns with the Strategy, Policy, & Evaluation Craft at the Foundation level.
Considerations
- A number of follow-up courses to Foundations of Net Zero in Government Operations will be made available in the coming months.
- This training course is the first in a series of training courses linked to the NZGO Strategy. It is recommended that Foundations of Net Zero in Government Operations is completed prior to the completion of further Net Zero courses.
Price
Free of charge.
