Application Open: Leadership Program on Climate Governance and Diplomacy (Cohort XVIII)
The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) invites applications for the Climate Governance, Diplomacy, and Negotiations Leadership Program (Cohort XVIII). This program is designed to empower African climate leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage in international climate change policy and foster impactful climate actions.
🔎 Introduction
Climate change remains one of the greatest threats to sustainable development, disproportionately affecting the poorest and most vulnerable populations, particularly in Africa.
Despite its significant climate vulnerabilities, Africa faces challenges in effectively participating in international climate change policy discussions. The complexity of climate diplomacy and negotiations often requires years of experience to navigate effectively.
To address this challenge, AGNES developed this leadership training program to build the capacity of African climate negotiators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to drive meaningful climate action.
🎯 Program Objectives and Outcomes
The program aims to:
- Develop skilled African climate leaders capable of engaging in international climate policy discourse.
- Strengthen negotiation skills to enhance Africa’s presence and influence in global climate change discussions.
- Support the implementation of climate actions at regional and national levels.
Participants will gain:
- Advanced knowledge of climate science, governance, and negotiations.
- Practical skills in climate finance, justice, and litigation.
- Insights into implementing climate-resilient development strategies.
👥 Target Audience
This program is open to:
- Policymakers and decision-makers involved in climate science and national/sub-national climate policies.
- Climate scientists and academics.
- Climate change negotiators and diplomats.
- Representatives from NGOs, international organizations, and the private sector working in climate and environmental fields.
- Legal professionals engaged in climate and environmental governance.
📚 Program Modules
The training includes ten comprehensive modules:
- Climate Physical Science
- Climate Leadership, Communication, Diplomacy, and Negotiations
- Climate Change Governance
- Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
- Climate Justice and Litigation
- Long-term Low Emission Climate Resilient Development & Decision Support Tools
- Climate Finance
- Technology Development and Transfer; Gender and Climate Change
- Climate Security
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)
⏳ Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 4th January 2025.
This program offers a unique opportunity to enhance Africa’s capacity to lead and implement climate action on the global stage.
For more information and to apply, visit AGNES.
