CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC CLIMATE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND FRAMEWORKS PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
In an era where countries are to address the challenges posed by climate and the desire to implement the Paris Agreement, the role of public policy has never been more critical. This comprehensive Public Climate Policy Development and Frameworks Course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of public policy as a key instrument to drive climate action. The Course provides a well-rounded overview of the essential components of public policy, focusing on four main aspects: national public policy development process, Interlinkages between national public policy and the international and regional climate change policy frameworks and Decision Support Tools (DSTs). Participants will explore the basic concepts of public policy to better understand government actions, delve into various approaches to policymaking, and examine the stages of the policy-making cycle. The Public Climate Policy Development and Frameworks’ Course also emphasizes the integration of national public climate policy such as the Long-Term Low Emission and Climate Resilient and Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) with international and regional climate policy frameworks to ensure alignment, coherence and effectiveness. This program is ideal for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how governments formulate, implement, and evaluate policies in response to public needs and in response to a global crisis like climate change. The focus on DSTs aims to strengthen the science–policy-practice interface by equipping participants with practical tools and methods to support evidence-based policy design, implementation, and monitoring. Such tools, including climate models, and data-driven platforms help policymakers translate complex climate information into actionable decisions.
OBJECTIVE AND EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The overall objective of the Course is to deepen understanding of evidence-based national public policy development process and the interlinkages with international and regional climate policy frameworks in light of the Paris Agreement goals.
TARGET GROUP
This Public Climate Policy Development and Frameworks Course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved at various levels and stages of the policy-making process, including:
1. Policy and decision makers using climate science and responsible for developing and implementing national and sub-national climate policies, programs and projects;
2. Climate scientists and professionals working in think tanks and academia;
3. Non-state actors such as international and intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector desirous of understanding the enabling environment for climate action at various levels; and
4. Jurists involved in climate change and environmental governance.
PROGRAM CONTENT
The training is organized into four modules:
1. Module 1 – International Climate Change Policy Frameworks
2. Module 2 – Regional Climate Change Policy Frameworks
3. Module 3 – National and Sub-National Climate Change Frameworks
4. Module 4 – Decision Support Tools
FACULTY
• The Course is delivered by experienced trainers with extensive expertise in the field.
• The training includes a mix of practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
• Participants will receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1 – International Climate Change Policy Framework
1.1 United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
1.2 Kyoto Protocol
1.3 Paris Agreement on Climate Change
Module 2 – Regional Climate Change Policy Framework
2.1 African Union and its Institutions
2.2 Agenda 2063, African Union Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Flagship Programs
Module 3 – National and Sub-National Climate Change Frameworks
3.1 National Policy Design Process
3.2 Policy analysis and advocacy
3.3 National Climate Policy Frameworks
3.3.1 Long-term Climate Resilient and Low Emission Development
3.3.2 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
3.3.3 National Adaptation Planning (NAP)
3.4 Sub-National Climate Policy Governance
3.5 Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL)
Module 4 – Decision Support Tools
4.1 Understanding the role of data, models and decision support tools in climate policymaking
4.2 Scenario planning
4.2.1 Sectoral Emission Trajectories (Mitigation pathways)
4.2.2 Adaptation Scenarios
4.3 Other tools
4.3.1 Adaptation Atlas
4.3.2 IPCC Summary Generator
4.3.3 NDC Capacity Scorecard
4.3.4 Vulnerability Assessment