Topic of the Month (March 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Sustainable energy skills". Be ready for these subtopics:
- BUILD UP Skills
- EU policies and initiatives
- Upskilling professionals
and more!
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The UNEP's March 2024 report underscores record-high CO2 emissions from building operations and construction in 2022, prompting global initiatives for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices in urban planning and business strategies.
News
Ressorts’ seven-pronged guide promotes cooperation among stakeholders for effective and sustainable building renovation.
Publication
Energy optimisation is a crucial aspect of modern society. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable development, it has become increasingly important to find ways to minimise energy consumption while maximising efficiency. The key to achieving this lies in expertise. In this article, Dijana Likar and Paul McCormack explore the significance of expertise in energy optimisation and discuss how it can be harnessed to achieve optimal results.
Technical Article
Open Access Government examines EU energy policy, covering the electricity and gas market, renewable energy roll-out, solar power prominence, and Net-Zero Industry Act measures.
News
In article #7 of the ARISE Currency of Skills series, Paul McCormack, coordinator of the ARISE project, examines how skills as a currency help increase the competitiveness of companies and countries and lift economies to new heights.
Technical Article
The EU has updated the Energy Efficiency Directive to meet its 2030 target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% from 1990 levels, enhancing energy efficiency goals to support climate action and energy security.
News
Skills are no longer just a means to an end; they have become an asset in their own right. Just like money, skills can be traded, invested, and accumulated. They have the power to open doors and create opportunities. In a skills-based economy, individuals who possess in-demand skills are more likely to secure high-paying jobs and enjoy greater career mobility.
Technical Article
This report evaluates the perceptions of attendees who participated in training seminars organized by the EUKI project UPGREAT, analyzing their readiness levels for energy renovations.
Publication
As part of the ARISE Article series, the project addresses in this article the values of skills in the design and construction of qualified workers in society and as individuals. It also delves into how skilled workers can contribute to economic growth and competitiveness in different sectors.
Technical Article
In this 4th article of the ARISE Currency of Skills series, Martin Kelly, Jan Cromwijk and Jaap Kolk examine the benefits of investing in skills through lifelong learning and outline how skills are the mechanism to bridge the gap between knowledge and wealth.
Technical Article