One of the objectives of the Joint Programme is to provide government officials, policy?makers and researchers from developing countries with an opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience to contribute to the capacity building in environment and sustainable development fields in developing countries. Since 2003, the Joint Programme has been organizing IERC Workshop on Environment and Sustainable Development annually as an interactive educational training programme. The workshop includes lectures by internationally renowned specialists and oral presentations by invited participants from developing countries.

Members of government or researchers from government funded institutes and universities from developing countries are eligible to apply. The interesting topic should be closely related with workshop theme.

The workshop includes lectures by internationally renowned specialists and oral presentations by invited participants from developing countries.
Participants are advised to take an active role in presenting their country’s environmental concerns closely related with workshop theme and to relate their ideas and experiences during the workshop.
All communication shall be conducted in English language.

Admission to the workshop is free and financial support for participation in the workshop will be provided by the IERC: specifically including round?trip airfares (economy class), meals and accommodation in Gwangju