The first annual and largest virtual Green Talent Forum will take place on September 26th, 2023. The sustainability event will attract thousands of attendees with STEM and business backgrounds from EMEA, the Americas and beyond.

For participants, this is an opportunity to learn about sustainable industries, initiatives and careers. Whether your mission is to develop your skills or engage in the developing green economy. 

The Green Talent Forum attracts companies with a mission and drive to build a better world. Featured companies have a unique opportunity to invest in a green economy and connect with youth to build a pipeline for the jobs of tomorrow.  

This 1-day interactive program will include global impact sessions by international experts from world-renowned companies. Interdisciplinary sessions will bring together the world of sustainable fashion, supply chain management, green energy, decarbonization, corporate social responsibility, climate finance, sustainable construction and more, all in one place. 

Young leaders will become prepared and guided to gain a competitive edge in the green ecosystem and sustainability skills. 

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Green Talent Forum

What are the careers that make a difference? How can you make your work something that **positively impacts our planet, our future and our society**? 

If you're considering a career in sustainability (and want to get paid to save the planet) then you need to think about the skills you need to meet the demands of the market. 

Dr. Joel Carboni is the founder of Green Project Management (GPM) an **organization that advances sustainability and planetary regeneration through our sustainable project management methods and standards.** 

In this session he'll dive into: 

✅ Career Opportunities and skills for a career in sustainability  

✅ Certifications, trainings and programs to advance your skills & enhance your CV

✅ What are the standards for Green Project Management? 

✅ What makes GPM unique to a career in Project Management or a PMI certificate? 

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**About Joel Carboni:**

A leading figure on sustainable project management. Dr. Carboni is a graduate of Ball State University and holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development and Environment. He is the founder of Green Project Management (GPM Global) and is the President of IPMA-USA. 

He has over 20 years’ experience in portfolio, program and program management working in Municipal Government, Big Five Consulting, Banking, and Higher Education.

As an author and an actor on the **international sustainable development movement** he is the **GPM Global representative to the United Nations Global Compact**, a **founding signatory of the UN’s Business for Peace Initiative**, signatory to the call to action on Anti-Corruption, Caring for Climate, and one of only fourteen listed supporting organizations of the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education Initiative (PRME). 

He is a frequent speaker at project management and sustainability symposiums, congresses, and conferences all over the world.

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**About Ayshka Najib:**

Ayshka Najib (she/her) is a climate justice activist and organizer based in the UAE. Her work focuses on ensuring the leadership and meaningful participation of those at the frontlines of the crisis and this is reflected in her advocacy with Fridays For Future MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas).
**Ayshka is one of the UNICEF Youth Advocates to the UAE**, supporting the Gulf Area Office with her expertise on climate change. In such a role, she ensures the capacities of young people who are engaged in climate change are strengthened, enhancing coordination and facilitating their seat at the table. 

**She also works with the UNICEF MENA **regional office in facilitating the Technical Cohort on advancing young women and girls’ leadership on climate
change.

As Youth Lead for the Action Coalition on Feminist Action for Climate Justice (FACJ), she works with UN Women and the Generation Equality Campaign to push for recognizing the intersectionality of gender equality and climate justice in decision making spaces as well as at the grass roots level. 

**Ayshka is also the MENA Regional Lead for the Youth Climate Justice Fund**, to ensure flexible funding reaches emerging youth led organizing and to bridge build between funders and the youth climate movement as well as building capacity of your organizers to fundraise effectively. 


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Project Management Institute is the world's leading for-purpose professional membership organization for the project, program and portfolio management profession. PMI advances careers, improves organizational success and further matures the profession of project management through its globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools academic research, publications, professional development courses, and networking opportunities.

Green Project Management : Closing the Skills Gap & Preparing for a Career in Sustainability 

Events & Community Manager

Are your mentioned certifications globally reconized? like GRI,SASB?

Associate Customer success 

Can you share a link to the courses mentioned just right now please?

Hi, I'm Anicet from Ivory Coast.
What do you think about GRI certification as a sustainability expert?


Production Engineering

Hi Maryam, yes sure all the sessions from today will be recorded and available to watch by tomorrow Wednesday the 27th

Director of Partnerships & Growth

Is this recorded? Can we get the recording?

Building & Construction Management

Hi Mohammad, we faced some technical difficulties this morning related to very high value of attendees, we have since scaled up our servers and sorted out the issue.

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