The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Ricardo-AEA are pleased to announce a new training course on Multilateral Diplomacy.
25 February – 21 April 2013,
8 weeks
Course fee: 800 USD
Please note that interested applicants who negotiate or are affiliated to the delegations of poorest and most climate vulnerable countries can apply for a fee-waiver (see below)
This online course will develop participants’ understanding of the climate change policy framework by building an appreciation of the science, causes and impacts of climate change, the history of the policy making process and the UNFCCC framework. It will also consider the pertinent challenges currently facing climate change negotiators in making progress with what is currently on the negotiating table. The course will take a close look at the negotiations to-date and will consider the hot topics for negotiators as we move towards establishing a new global agreement on climate change by 2015. The course will highlight the role of gender in the negotiations and also the specific interests of parties who are most vulnerable to impacts of climate change.
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
• Understand climate change science and the observed and projected impacts of climate change;
• Track and explain the international climate change policy framework, including the climate change negotiations to date under the UNFCCC;
• Define both climate change mitigation and adaptation;
• Appreciate international considerations for climate change decision-making;
• Appraise the key issues in the ongoing international climate change negotiations, understand what is on the negotiating table, and how to build and move forward from the outcomes of COP18.
The course targets government officers in ministries preparing for and/or taking part in conferences in relation to climate change as well as staff of intergovernmental / nongovernmental organizations. It also targets entry-level and mid-career diplomats working in a multilateral setting. Private sector specialists and students whose work or studies are related to this subject are also encouraged to apply.
To register or to receive more information please visit:
http://www.unitar.org/event/climate-change-diplomacy-negotiating-effectively-under-unfccc
You may find some useful information on “how to register” on: http://www.unitar.org/event/about-unitar-events#register
Climate change negotiators from the poorest and most climate vulnerable countries are eligible to apply for a fee-waiver, with thanks to the CDKN Advocacy Fund. Those interested should send their CV, letter of motivation, copy of passport as well as a signed and stamped application form which can be obtained by emailing [email protected]
All documents should be sent to Mrs Viktoria Mohos at [email protected]