Infraestructura sostenible: una visión integral para el desarrollo from edX

¿Qué impacto puede tener la infraestructura en la sociedad y el medioambiente? Resulta fundamental adoptar un enfoque integral de la sostenibilidad a la hora de pensar en infraestructura, a fin de potenciar un desarrollo social y económico sostenible e inclusivo, como estipula la estrategia organizacional del Grupo BID.

Este enfoque es clave para minimizar los impactos negativos sobre el medioambiente y el clima, disminuir la desigualdad social e impulsar la productividad aspectos claves para lograr una sólida recuperación tras la pandemia de la COVID- 19.

Por todo esto, la infraestructura sostenible es reconocida como un cimiento para cumplir los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de Naciones Unidas y alcanzar las metas del Acuerdo de París para enfrentar los efectos del cambio climático.

En este MOOC aprenderás cómo define el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) la infraestructura sostenible y cuáles son sus beneficios. Identificarás cómo incorporar la sostenibilidad a lo largo del ciclo de un proyecto para que tus esfuerzos estén bien alineados con las prioridades globales y nacionales en materia de sostenibilidad social, ambiental, económica e institucional. Además, podrás conocer algunos ejemplos prácticos y conocer sobre el universo de fondos climáticos que permiten escalar el financiamiento de la infraestructura sostenible.

Aprovecha esta oportunidad e inscríbete para aprender con expertos del BID y referentes internacionales que comparten sus experiencias y lecciones aprendidas en este curso.

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Learning objectives

Los principales desafíos de la región en relación con el desarrollo de proyectos de infraestructura sostenible y el cumplimiento de los compromisos de sostenibilidad global.
La visión del bid con respecto a cómo debe ser es la infraestructura del futuro: alineada con cuatro pilares de sostenibilidad: económico-financiera, ambiental, social e institucional.

Cómo se pueden incorporar los principios de sostenibilidad durante la preparación, diseño, construcción y operaciones de proyectos de infraestructura.
Conocer el universo de fondos climáticos para alinear las fuentes de financiamiento con la entrega de infraestructura sostenible.

Los principales desafíos de la región en relación con el desarrollo de proyectos de infraestructura sostenible y el cumplimiento de los compromisos de sostenibilidad global.
La visión del bid con respecto a cómo debe ser es la infraestructura del futuro: alineada con cuatro pilares de sostenibilidad: económico-financiera, ambiental, social e institucional.
Cómo se pueden incorporar los principios de sostenibilidad durante la preparación, diseño, construcción y operaciones de proyectos de infraestructura.
Conocer el universo de fondos climáticos para alinear las fuentes de financiamiento con la entrega de infraestructura sostenible.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

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Ofrece un estudio integral de un aspecto específico de infraestructura sostenible

Explora los principales desafíos y compromisos en materia de infraestructura sostenible en Latinoamérica

Desarrolla una sólida base para comprender la infraestructura sostenible desde una perspectiva integral

Imparte conocimientos y habilidades prácticas para incorporar principios de sostenibilidad en proyectos de infraestructura

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Infraestructura sostenible: una visión integral para el desarrollo with these activities:

Review Sustainable Development Goals

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Introduce and familiarize yourself with the principles of Sustainable Development, a key foundation of this course.

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Read the article '17 Goals to Transform Our World' from the United Nations website
Identify the 5 main pillars of Sustainable Development

Revisit first principles of sustainability

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Reviewing the fundamental principles of sustainability will help you understand the course content better.

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Read introductory materials on sustainability.
Attend a webinar or workshop on sustainability.

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Career center

Learners who complete Infraestructura sostenible: una visión integral para el desarrollo will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Environmental Consultant

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Urban Planner

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Civil Engineer

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Environmental Lawyer

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Energy Analyst

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Environmental Scientist

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Policy Analyst

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Project Manager

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Data Analyst

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Financial Analyst

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Marketing Manager

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Sales Manager

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Human Resources Manager

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