1.1 Key definitions and introductory aspects - The role of the Paris Agreement - Statistics on carbon dioxide emissions - Current challenges in the sector 1.2 Key pillars of the EU Green Deal - European Green Deal Investment Plan 1.3 The plan for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions - EU action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions -EU policies for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050

2.1 Main pillars of the green transition mechanism - The EU's transition efforts towards climate neutrality - Instruments of the Just Transition Mechanism 2.2 Financial aspects - The purpose of the Just Transition Fund - Key objectives and features 2.3 Criteria for the allocation of resources - EU proposals on resources for tackling climate change - Budget formulation and reallocation of funds

3.1. Main reasons for delignitisation 3.2. Impacts -On society -On employment -On businesses -On local development 3.3. Pillars of a smooth and successful transition -Potential for turning around the areas concerned -Cooperation between the stakeholders involved -Financial support for the areas and attraction of investment 3.3. Support for human resources -Analysis of the current situation -Analysis of new skills -Identification of employment absorption options

4.1. Sustainable actions -Creating employment opportunities -Harnessing inherent advantages -Ensuring a smooth transition -Promoting social and environmental sustainability with an emphasis on sustainable development -Integrating technologies and innovative interventions 4.2. Pillars of development -Clean energy -Green industry and small-scale manufacturing -Smart agricultural production -Sustainable tourism -Technology and education

Flagship green investments: -In energy research and technology -In photovoltaic parks -In waste management facilities -In green hydrogen production plants -In concentrated solar power systems for heat and electricity generation -In energy storage facilities -In biomass processing -In smart livestock farming and animal feed units -In smart agricultural production units such as hydroponics -In supporting the cultivation of PDO products, with an emphasis on exports -In the production of lignite-based fertilisers and soil improvers -In agricultural product processing and packaging units -In the wine tourism ecosystem -In building accommodation for "older people" – developing the silver economy -In showcasing cultural heritage sites -In electromobility

recognise the decisive role of the EU Green Deal in tackling climate change and the energy transition describe the EU’s efforts towards an effective green transition evaluate European green policies through various applied practices have acquired the basic knowledge and understanding to become future advocates of sustainability develop critical thinking regarding possible solutions and the trade-offs involved in implementing the Green Deal and energy transition plans

analyse the main aspects of the EU Green Deal analyse the main features of the Just Transition Mechanism critically evaluate environmental policies, understanding the complexity of sustainable economic transitions participate in upskilling and reskilling programmes analyse and interpret the financial structure and allocation of funds in the context of a sustainable Europe and the energy transition evaluate the impact of the various funding mechanisms.

be able to apply their knowledge to assess the potential of a just transition (environmental, social and economic)

be able to address the main objectives and instruments of the European Green Deal be able to critically assess the process of sustainable development of climate policies participate actively in shaping a more sustainable future

be able to identify and use European funding mechanisms have the ability to communicate effectively the objectives and strategies of the investment plan for a sustainable Europe be able to recognise and articulate the core principles of sustainable investment.