Module 1 - Environmental Regulations and Product Certifications
The course will provide an in-depth overview of regulations concerning environmental product certifications, focusing on both national and European regulatory frameworks. This includes the European Commission's regulations on carbon credits and their trading markets.
Module 2 - Sustainability Assessment and Life Cycle Analysis
The methodologies for assessing sustainability in its environmental dimensions will be examined, including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). With a focus on the Global Warming Potential, this module will explore the application of LCA methodology in the agro-industrial sector and provide practical tools for evaluating environmental impacts, including the use of the open-source software OpenLCA.
Module 3 - Ecosystem Services
In this module, tools and methodologies for assessing ecosystem services in agricultural contexts will be introduced.
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