UNESCO Chair NTUA

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Athens, 157 80

The UNESCO Chair on Green Innovation and Circular Economy of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) organizes the 5th Cycle of the updated lifelong learning program of the NTUA Center of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM):

“Circular Economy, Technological Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Sustainable Transition, Regulatory Framework & Business Applications”

Scientific Coordinator: Professor Konstantinos Aravossis, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Green Innovation and Circular Economy, NTUA

Start Date: October 20, 2026

End Date: December 10, 2026

Duration: 8 weeks | 60 hours

The updated program focuses on applied sustainability, linking the circular economy, technological innovation, and regulatory frameworks to real-world business requirements.

Target Audience:

  • Business executives, technical consultants, and engineers
  • Sustainability professionals
  • Professionals seeking specialization in the circular economy and green transition

Key Topics Covered:

  • Sustainability strategies, ESG reporting, and sustainability KPIs
  • European regulatory framework: CSRD, CBAM, EU Taxonomy, RED II & III
  • Circular business models, green innovation, and industrial symbiosis
  • AI applications in the circular economy and environmental management
  • Case studies on waste management, energy, and circular economy applications
  • Alignment with the labor market and emerging green skills

Organized by the UNESCO Chair on Green Innovation and Circular Economy of NTUA and the NTUA Center of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM), under the scientific responsibility of Professor Konstantinos Aravossis, the program delivers contemporary, applied knowledge for the sustainable transition of enterprises.