Greening local government units: Current status and required competences

In order to assure sustainable development, decentralized green management is required through local government units. Such a process required competences that imply behavioral,
structural and strategic aspects. Join us to learn more on how to green governments for localized sustainable development.

1. GREENING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS REQUIRED GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172

2. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS ROLE Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 Class A Electricity and water retailing, urban planning, waste collection and management, sewage draining, fees and local taxes collection, public facilities constructions and operation (schools, parks, clinks, hospitals), farming operational activities, grievance, licensing . Class B Urban planning, waste collection and management, sewage draining, public facilities operation coordination (schools, parks, clinks, hospitals), farming support activities. Class C Participation in waste collection and management, public facilities constructions and operation (schools, parks, clinks, hospitals), farming support activities.

3. GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 Understanding of Sustainable systems Appreciation Attitude Knowledge Awareness Management layer Employees Audience

4. GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 Understanding of Sustainable systems Awareness campaign Schools and universities curricula Community service Green experience Smart management systems Green power generation systems Water treatment systems Green farming activities Green mobility Waste to Energy projects ERP systems & E-governance Smart management systems Green buildings

5. GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 Ability to simplify sustainable systems ABILITY To think To formulate To do To analyze Capacity building Team upgrade Equipment upgrade Stakeholders engagement Consultancy Technology transfer policy

6. GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 Future sustainability Sustainable Development and Investment Plans

7. GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS Green procurement policy E-government policy Green power Energy efficiency Water efficiency Water treatment Green farming Green mobility Green Buildings Waste management and treatment Stakeholder engagement plans Greening local technical consultant Environmental assessment Climate change mitigation Annual reporting and documentation

8. GREENING COMPETENCES Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172 Sustainable actions Self-financed systems

9. Thank you … Associate Professor Dr. Tamer KHATIB An- Najah National University State of Palestine [email protected] +(970)599 317 172