Learning Events

This online course aims to provide the necessary training 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 reaching a post-2012 agreement. The course targets mid to senior-level 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.

This workshop is conducted by the UNFCCC Secretariat with technical and legal experts to address specific issues in relation to the modalities and procedures for including carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) in geological formations as Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects.

The workshop - in line with Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol decision 2/CMP.4 on regional and sub-regional distribution and capacity building - aims to increase the number of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in countries currently hosting fewer than 10 registered CDM projects. A pre-workshop session on 6 September 2011 offers one-on-one consultations between potential project developers and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) team of experts to discuss CDM opportunities, financing needs and options. The focus is on countries from Central West Asia and the Pacific which could not be covered in the last year’s workshop as well as those from South, East and South East Asia with compelling CDM potential projects.

The Green Standards Week aims to raise awareness of the importance and opportunities of using information and communication technology (ICT) standards to build a green economy. The event also provides Ministers and senior representatives from the ICT industry the opportunity to exchange views on how ICTs can help in the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the run-up to the 17th Conference of the Parties at the end of the year. The Week  includes: a Workshop on Methodologies for Environmental Impact Assessment of ICT; a Workshop on Moving to a Green Economy through ICT Standards; and a Workshop on Submarine Cables for Ocean/Climate Monitoring and Disaster Warning: Science, Engineering, Business and Law.

This workshop is being organized to inform parties of the process and requirements for accrediting national implementing entities, which are national legal entities nominated by parties that are recognized by the Adaptation Fund Board as meeting the fiduciary standards established by the Board.

The e-course consists of seven modules on public procurement of energy efficiency services presenting key concepts and providing opportunities to apply and discuss them. All modules use multimedia presentations and offer selected readings. Quizzes, research exercises and case studies help to broaden participants’ understanding of the topics in a pro-active way. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: identify opportunities for Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) in the public sector of their country, define the overall procurement process for ESPCs in a public agency, document case studies on specific country experiences using the ESPC approach, identify how to address the key procurement issues related to the ESPC approach and develop a "roadmap" for employing the ESPC approach and selecting energy service providers to implement energy efficiency projects.

The workshop aims to equip delegates, particularly those from developing countries, with the knowledge and skills to perform effectively in multilateral climate change and environmental negotiations.

This 3-day workshop provides training on carbon markets. It aims at showing how carbon projects can  offer  new business opportunities. Recognized specialists in the global carbon market are scheduled to attend the event.

This meeting convenes representative of the 13 Pacific Island Countries involved in the Pacific Adaption to Climate Change (PACC) Project, to review and discuss progress and to share experiences and lessons learned. Sessions during the week also look at knowledge management, adaptation implementation and climate change economics. The PACC is implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It provides funds and support for national climate change adaptation projects in the different areas of coastal management, food production and security and water resources management.

This dialogue aims to showcase best practices of cities in scaling up mitigation actions and creating low or even zero carbon cities. Topics to be discussed include: cities' contribution to carbon emissions and climate change; cities' role in transition to a low carbon economy, and the policy and regulatory tools available to cities in this regard; experiences with scaling up renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives within cities; finance and investment issues in mitigation actions by cities, including carbon market mechanisms; public transport investments and urban density; role of leadership in driving urban agendas. This session is part of the global series dialogue series on climate change - The Road to Durban: The World Bank Institute’s Global Dialogues on Climate Change.

The workshop aims to identify, compile and analyse relevant indigenous and local observations, knowledge and practices related to understanding climate change impacts and adaptation. It provides an opportunity to ensure that knowledge on vulnerable and marginalized regions of the world is made available to the authors of the IPCC 5th Assessment Report and the global community.

This seminar discusses the linkage between climate change and genetic resources for food and agriculture.  It includes presentations covering: animal genetic resources; plant genetic resources; aquatic genetic resources; forest genetic resources; micro-organism genetic resources; and invertebrate genetic resources. Additional discussions include setting the policy scene, and agriculture biodiversity and climate change. It is organized by the Commission for Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).