The Climate Governance course is a unique opportunity to understand and tackle the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. With climate change affecting every corner of the planet, the demand for experts in climate governance is constantly growing. This course provides a comprehensive overview, ranging from the importance of effective governance to how to implement it at a local level, in countries, cities and communities. Furthermore, you will explore governance in key strategic sectors and develop the skills needed to tackle the many challenges that climate action presents. By taking part, you’ll position yourself at the forefront of a booming sector, expanding your career opportunities in a field that is crucial to the future of the planet. With a solid theoretical foundation that you can access from anywhere, you’ll acquire the tools you need to become an agent of change in the fight against climate change.
Climate Governance
Climate Change
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the importance of climate governance in the global context.
- Identify local governance mechanisms and their impact on climate change.
- To analyse the role of cities in mitigating climate change.
- Assess governance strategies in key sectors.
- To identify the strengths and challenges of current climate governance.
- Propose viable solutions to improve climate governance.
- Apply the knowledge gained to influence climate policy.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. WHY IS CLIMATE GOVERNANCE NECESSARY?
What is governance?
Differences between government, governability and governance
Social governance, environmental governance and climate governance
Levels of climate governance: global, regional and local governance
Governance gaps
TEACHING UNIT 2. LOCAL GOVERNANCE, COUNTRIES, CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
The need for effective responses to climate change in countries with diverse contexts
Barriers to climate action
Local governance (countries and cities)
Local governance (communities)
Examples from some countries and territories
TEACHING UNIT 3. GOVERNANCE IN CERTAIN STRATEGIC SECTORS
Agricultural governance
Examples of agricultural governance
Water governance
Examples of water governance
Climate governance in coastal areas
TEACHING UNIT 4. CAPACITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR CLIMATE GOVERNANCE
Necessary changes in the states: opportunities and challenges
Views of other stakeholders in the region
Participatory governance and consultation processes
Governance systems for sustainable development
Climate governance and disaster risk governance
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