Learning Events

This webinar provides a live session of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) User Conference on the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), entitled “A Dialogue for Climate Services Users and Providers: Towards Implementation of the GFCS”. It showcases successful use of climate services for health operations (such as in disasters, heatwaves, infectious disease) and routine health protection, and explore the “necessary conditions” for establishing effective use of climate services in health decisions.

This seminar provides states and other stakeholders with an opportunity to exchange views and information on the assistance required to develop and implement policies and actions related to international aviation and climate change. In addition, it considers synergies, existing measures and mechanisms by which the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other relevant stakeholders can assist states to develop and implement climate policies and actions. Topics include: capacity building; alternative fuels; financing for emissions reduction actions; technology transfer; and technical support – ICAO web-based tools and databases. A round table discussion allows presentation of states’ perspectives. The event is directed toward authorities responsible for civil aviation and the environment, energy, action plan focal points, and other related representatives.

This course aims to educate executives and middle management from financial institutions such as banks, insurers, reinsurers, and fund managers, from both developed and developing regions on climate change issues. In particular, it addresses 4 key areas: 1) a general introduction to climate change, the science and impacts, and key international and regional policies in place to tackle it; 2) climate risks; 3) climate change and the energy economy; and 4) carbon finance and the Kyoto Mechanisms.

This online course aims to facilitate international negotiations, public sector work, and diplomatic engagement in relation to climate change impacts and adaptation measures through an enhanced understanding of its science, the international policy framework, and the key negotiation issues pertinent to the UNFCCC process. At the end of the course, participants should be able to: 1) comprehend climate change science and the observed and projected impacts of climate change; 2) track and explain the international adaptation and loss and damage policy framework, in particular the negotiations under the UNFCCC; 3) define and understand adaptation, loss and damage from climate change impacts and its links to mitigation; 4) appreciate international considerations for climate change decision-making; and 5) appraise the key issues in the ongoing international climate change negotiations, and how to build and move forward from the Cancun Adaptation Framework and the outcomes of COP17.

This two-day seminar exposes participants to key issues related to climate finance. In particular, it covers the following topics: financing climate change mitigation and adaptation; international climate change finance instruments; UNFCCC convention framework financial mechanisms; international climate finance in practice; and moving forward from Durban (COP 17): key multilateral negotiation issues. Each session involves a detailed exposé of the subject matter as well as a round table discussion. Certain sessions may include group work. The seminar targets senior and middle level officials and executives from the public and private sector, entrepreneurs, media executives, and non-profit organization leaders.

This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss the UN CC:Learn project in Indonesia with concerned government sectors and interested organizations, and sets the stage for the development of a National Strategy to Strengthen Human Resource Capacities and Skills to Advance Green, Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development. Specific workshop objectives include, but are not limited to: 1) developing a common understanding of the UN CC:Learn project and its objectives; 2) taking stock of national and international initiatives relevant for the project; 3) agreeing on the Terms of Reference (TOR) and work plan for developing the National Strategy; 4) identifying key actors that should be engaged in developing the National Strategy; and 5) exploring opportunities to engage national educational and technical and vocational training institutions.

This partnership e-learning course has been designed for a wide audience of civil servants, diplomats, environmental managers, academics and interested citizens. It aims at enhancing participants’ knowledge of different concepts and facets of the green economy, as well as global, national and sector-specific challenges and opportunities to advance low-carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive development. Additionally, it develops basic skills for applying the green economy concept in a real world economic, policy and/or personal context.

This e-learning course aims to enable participants to: 1) identify Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) opportunities in the public sector in their country; 2) define the overall procurement process for ESPCs in a public agency; 3) document case studies on specific country experiences using the ESPC approach; 4) identify how to address the key procurement issues related to the ESPC approach; and 5) develop a “roadmap” for employing the ESPC approach and selecting energy service providers to implement energy efficiency projects in the public sector. It consists of seven modules 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 proactive way.

This long-term finance workshop aims to contribute to the on-going efforts to scale up the mobilization of climate change finance after 2012.

This workshop for Pacific least developed countries (LDCs) is organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG). The LEG aims to support the preparation and implementation strategy of national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs).

In this webinar, Dr. Nathan Hultman, Director of Environmental Policy program at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and Fellow at the Brookings Institution, explains the importance of innovation in the energy sector and how innovation policies can support a transition towards a low carbon economy.