JUA certified programs

Gaia | GEN

Programs aligned with international standards

International certifications and recognition

JUA University develops academic and professional programs aligned with international standards in ecological transition, technological innovation and social leadership.

JUA is certified by Gaia Education and the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) to deliver programs in integrated sustainable development design and territorial regeneration.

The University is also pursuing international certification in engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as transformational leadership and trauma management, in partnership with leading European academic institutions.

Through these certifications, JUA gives African students and professionals access to innovative training adapted to 21st-century challenges and sustainable territorial transformation.

Training program

Dimension 1: Worldview

41 hours

Holistic worldview; reconnecting with nature; transformation, awareness and protecting the planet; planetary health and regeneration, including agromedicine; and socially engaged spirituality.

Dimension 2: Social

38 hours

Building a diverse community; communication skills, conflict, mediation and decision-making; leadership and empowerment; art, expression and social transformation; education, networking and activism.

Dimension 3: Economic

36 hours

Leading the global transition toward a sustainable economy; fair livelihoods; local economies; community banking and currencies; and the legal and financial aspects of creating ecovillages.

Dimension 4: Ecological

46 hours

Ecological construction and adaptation; local food and food sovereignty; water, energy and infrastructure; nature and urban regeneration; post-disaster rebuilding; and global systems design.

Assessment, Reflection and Orientation

40 hours

Weekly assessment; site deployment guide; JUA University and its faculties; deployment planning; and supervision and reporting of deployment.

Recognized certification

The Gaia EDE certification is internationally recognized and opens opportunities in the environment, sustainable development and social innovation sectors.

Active and upcoming certifications