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The sustainable development is a concept increasingly highlighted since the intensification of various environmental and climatic issues on a global scale. Present in the majority of companies, it is a field that is hiring more and more and therefore attracts a large number of students. In this article, we outline the important details related to sustainable development training.
In summary:
To work in sustainable development :
- Quickly train by choosing a short program of 2 to 3 years after high school.
- Access a greater number of job opportunities by opting for a long program of at least 5 years post-high school.
- Integrate a specialized school in the field or an engineering school.
- Join ECE and choose the appropriate MSc program or enter the engineering cycle by opting for a related major.
What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development is a “balanced” and “reasonable” development in its response to the current needs of evolution. It thus takes into account all the parameters that allow future generations to have the natural resources required to meet their own.
As such, sustainable development is based on three essential elements, namely the economy, society, and the environment. Indeed, in today’s world, it is the economy that allows for the assessment of the degree of development. Society and the environment, on the other hand, constitute the resources and thus the elements to be protected and preserved as a legacy for future generations.
The preservation of the environment mainly concerns the conservation of biodiversity and natural ecosystems. At the societal level, the factors to consider are more cultural, educational, and human in nature.
What is the importance of sustainable development in our societies?
With global warming and the environmental issues that the entire world faces, international measures have been put in place. These exist in the form of conventions, standards, mechanisms, and plans that societies around the world adopt and respect.
Sustainable development is also an ecological concept encouraged at both the national levels of many countries and internationally. Implementing and applying it allows societies to not only express their ecological values but also contribute to saving the planet.
What are the main jobs in sustainable development?
The main jobs in sustainable development include those relating to its three aforementioned pillars. For the most trendy and popular ones, we refer to the jobs that are considered “green,” which you can discover in more detail in the FAQ section of our site, and which mainly concern:
- renewable energies;
- waste management and treatment;
- water sanitation;
- green economy;
- biodiversity conservation;
- protection of natural spaces;
- restoration of landscapes and natural ecosystems.
The position and category you can access greatly depend on your sustainable development education, your years of study and experience, and your skills. Thus, you can start as an agent or technician in a specific field such as urban cleanliness. You can then progress to a managerial position such as that of QHSE Manager.
Why pursue studies in sustainable development?
With the promotion of sustainable development on a global scale, it is a sector that constantly recruits. Recently, the new jobs related to it are numerous and all represent careers of the future.
Thus, sustainable development is taught within various specific programs. Being an expert in the field can allow you to access a position with great responsibilities within companies, regardless of their sector of activity.
Additionally, it is particularly rewarding to work in sustainable development. This indeed involves contributing to protecting the environment and ensuring a future for future generations.
What training should you choose to work in sustainable development?
The sustainable development training is accessible at all kinds of institutions and through many programs.
Short training courses in sustainable development
By choosing to follow a short program, you can more quickly access a job. Opt for a BTS or a BUT which generally corresponds to 2 or 3 years of higher education after the baccalaureate. You can also choose to pursue a degree equivalent to a bac + 3.
Long training courses in sustainable development
If you prefer long cycles that go up to at least a bac + 5, there are also many programs available. You have the opportunity to pursue your training either at a university or at an engineering school to obtain the title of engineer. You also have the choice of a Master’s and a Master of Science, and you can go up to a doctorate equivalent to bac + 8.
Does ECE offer training related to sustainable development?
At the ECE, we offer training related to sustainable development. In Paris, you can choose our engineering program Major in Energy & Sustainable Development allowing you to obtain a diploma at bac + 5 level and the title of engineer.
We also have a program for MSc Sustainable Energy Futures that gives you the opportunity to obtain a bac + 5 level diploma.