Organizer: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Description:
An e-learning course on Climate Change Diplomacy has been developed by the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme (MDP) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The course aims to provide the training necessary for participation in multilateral negotiations, public sector work, and diplomatic engagement in relation to climate change through an enhanced understanding of its science, international policy framework, and the key negotiation issues pertinent to a post 2012 agreement.
The course content is to be confirmed but will tentatively include the following one-week modules:
- Climate Change Science, Causes and Impacts
- Introduction to Climate Change Diplomacy
- Implementation, Compliance and Enforcement of the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol
- Mitigating Climate Change
- Adapting to Climate Change
- International Considerations for Climate Change Decision Making
- Other Important Considerations for International Climate Change Negotiations
- Towards a Post 2012 Agreement
Registration Fee: USD 800
Last Date for Registration: 28 September 2010
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Contact Details:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Palais des Nations
1211 Genève 10
Tel: +41(0)22-917 8810
Email: emily.fraser@unitar.org
Website: http://unitar.org/