Deadline: 11 December 2017
Applicants are invited to apply for the second run of the Training Programme on Economics of Climate Change Adaptation that aims to equip government officials and other stakeholders in the Asia and the Pacific region with economic tools necessary to identify, prioritize, design and implement climate-resilient projects and policies, formulate national adaptation plans and access climate finance for adaptation action.
The Training Programme will be held on 12 to 23 March 2018 in Thailand, Bangkok.
Training Prgramme Content
- Introduction to key economic principles and review of impacts of climate change in Asia and the Pacific
- Assessment of economic impacts of climate change, cost-benefit analysis of investment projects and climate-proofing options
- Proposal development
Eligibility Criteria
- Policy and technical staff from line ministries and national agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, and private sector, who are involved in national adaptation planning process, development of project proposals on climate change adaptation and mainstreaming climate change adaptation issues into national strategies and plans;
- Experts in the field of economics or statistics from governmental, non-governmental and academic institutions who are involved in economic analysis of climate change adaptation actions and climate-resilient investments.
- The training programme is limited to 25 participants as follows:
- 10 participants from target countries of the UNDP ECCA capacity building programme, namely: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, will receive full scholarships covering travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses.
- 15 participants on a self-funded basis: 5 participants from Thailand and 10 participants from other countries of Asia and the Pacific.
- The course is free of charge for all participants. The self-funded participants need to cover their travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses.
Selection Criteria
Selection of participants will consider the following criteria:
- Professional experience
- Educational background
- Potential of applying the content of the training programme
- Motivation level
- Understanding of issues and challenges in climate change adaptation
- Basic knowledge of economics
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
For more information, please visit Training Programme.
