“Mastering International Climate Negotiations: All You Need to Know” is a free, self-paced, interactive e-course designed to equip participants—particularly youth—with the knowledge and skills for meaningful involvement in the UNFCCC climate negotiations.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Cost: Free
- Language: English
- Certification: Available upon completion
- Format: 12 video-based lessons
- Accessible: Self-paced and online
Why This Course Matters
Navigating the intricacies of global climate discussions can be daunting. This course breaks down the technicalities of the UNFCCC process and the Paris Agreement into accessible, video-based lessons. It is designed to build capacity, particularly for youth negotiators, activists, and anyone keen on contributing to climate policymaking.
What You Will Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the international climate negotiation process and the UNFCCC institutional structure.
- Discuss key provisions in various negotiation areas, such as mitigation, adaptation, and climate finance.
- Learn how to engage in climate policymaking at both national and international levels.
- Navigate the UNFCCC website and access key information on climate processes.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for:
- Youth negotiators
- Youth-led and youth-focused organizations in climate negotiations
- Anyone interested in understanding international climate policies
Course Content:
- Introduction to the Course
- Mitigation
- Adaptation
- Transparency
- Climate Finance
- Technology Mechanism
- Capacity Building and ACE (Action for Climate Empowerment)
- Just Transition
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Gender
- The Ocean
- Navigating the UNFCCC Website
Certification:
Upon completing all videos, interactive lessons, and a final quiz with a score of 70% or higher, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
