Deadline: 29 September 2019
The Hague Academy for Local Governance has announced a “Climate Adaptation and Local Resilience” course which will take place from 11 to 22 November 2019.
The course will discuss how cities and local communities can adapt to the effects of climate change and increase their climate resilience. The Hague Academy will focus on integrated approaches for climate management and on vulnerability assessment as key factors in designing effective resilience strategies.
Moreover, The Hague Academy will explore the position of climate change in the planning of sustainable development policies, and they will identify instruments for financing climate adaptation. Attention will be paid as well to the importance of smart cities and new technologies in dealing with climate change. In addition, the course will address change management and how to overcome obstacles during the implementation of climate policies and projects.
In interactive sessions, best practices from different parts of the world will be discussed and linked to the context of the participants. Inspiring examples will be visited in the Netherlands, such as a sustainable neighbourhood, green buildings, urban farming, and projects to adapt to floods and rising sea levels.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the concepts of climate change, climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience
- Assessing climate vulnerabilities and policy implications
- Designing climate policies and action plans
- Financing climate policies in your organisation and community
- Mainstreaming sustainability and climate actions in your organisation
After this course, applicants will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for professionals from government agencies, civil society and non-governmental organisations who work directly to implement and support policies which combat the effects of climate change.
For more information, visit https://thehagueacademy.com/blog/2018/04/climate-adaptation-local-resilience/
