Social Protection And The Green Economy Transition Training Course

Introduction

As Kenya and the global community accelerate efforts towards a Green Economy Transition, it is imperative to ensure that this shift is socially just, leaving no worker or community behind. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip policymakers, labor representatives, environmental specialists, social protection practitioners, and development professionals with the specialized knowledge and strategic insights required for Ensuring a Just Transition for Workers and Communities Affected by Climate Policies. Participants will gain a robust understanding of the social impacts of climate action, the concept of a just transition, adaptive social protection mechanisms, reskilling initiatives, and integrated policy frameworks, enabling them to design interventions that mitigate risks and maximize opportunities in a sustainable future. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, best practices, and real-world case studies pertinent to the evolving environmental and economic landscape in Nairobi, Kenya, and across the African continent, empowering you to build a greener, more equitable future.

This just transition social protection course is crucial for individuals and organizations in Kenya striving to align climate action with social equity, safeguard vulnerable populations during economic restructuring, and foster inclusive green growth. Mastering green jobs social safety nets, implementing adaptive social protection for climate change, and understanding synergies between climate policy and social welfare are indispensable for addressing potential job losses, promoting new skills for the green economy, and ensuring a fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of climate action. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in climate-resilient social protection and sustainable development policy, positioning your organization at the forefront of integrated climate action and social justice and driving significant human and environmental progress across the region.

Target Audience

• Climate Change Policy Makers
• Social Protection Policy Makers
• Labor Ministry Officials & Trade Union Representatives
• Environmental Protection Agencies
• Sustainable Development Specialists
• Community Development Workers
• Researchers in Climate Policy & Social Justice

Course Objectives

• Understand the concept of a Green Economy Transition and its social implications.
• Learn about the potential impacts of climate policies on jobs, livelihoods, and communities.
• Master the principles of a "just transition" framework for workers and vulnerable groups.
• Develop proficiency in designing adaptive social protection mechanisms for climate-affected workers.
• Explore strategies for reskilling and upskilling the workforce for green jobs.
• Understand the role of social dialogue and stakeholder engagement in just transition processes.
• Learn about international and national policy frameworks supporting a just transition.
• Identify financing mechanisms for social protection interventions in the green economy.
• Develop effective multi-sectoral coordination between climate, labor, and social protection sectors.
• Understand data requirements and monitoring strategies for tracking just transition outcomes.
• Explore the role of social protection in promoting green jobs and sustainable livelihoods.
• Drive the implementation of equitable and inclusive policies for a green economy transition.
• Position yourself as a leader in fostering a just and sustainable future for all.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Understanding the Green Economy Transition module

• What is the green economy? Concepts, sectors, and goals
• The urgency of climate action and its economic implications
• Potential impacts of decarbonization and climate policies on jobs and livelihoods (e.g., job losses in fossil fuels)
• Opportunities for green job creation and new industries
• Current green economy initiatives and challenges in Kenya

Principles of a Just Transition module

• Defining a "just transition": ensuring social equity in climate action
• Core elements of a just transition: decent work, social dialogue, social protection
• Mitigating negative impacts on workers and communities
• Maximizing social and economic benefits of green investments
• International frameworks and commitments on just transition

Social Protection for Displaced Workers and Communities module

• Designing unemployment benefits and income support for workers affected by green transition
• Adaptive social protection for communities reliant on carbon-intensive industries
• Providing transition support for informal sector workers affected by climate policies
• The role of public works programs in creating green jobs and infrastructure
• Ensuring gender-responsive social protection in the just transition

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Livelihood Diversification module

• Identifying skills gaps for the green economy workforce
• Developing and implementing effective reskilling and upskilling programs
• Linking social protection beneficiaries to green vocational training and education
• Supporting livelihood diversification in communities undergoing economic transformation
• Promoting entrepreneurship in green sectors

Social Dialogue and Stakeholder Engagement module

• The crucial role of social dialogue among governments, employers, and workers' organizations
• Engaging affected communities in the planning and implementation of just transition policies
• Building consensus and managing potential conflicts of interest
• Role of civil society organizations and indigenous groups in advocating for a just transition
• Communication strategies for garnering public support for climate action and social equity

Financing and Policy Frameworks for a Just Transition module

• Identifying sources of finance for just transition initiatives (e.g., public funds, climate finance, private investment)
• Blended finance and innovative financial instruments
• Integrating just transition principles into national development plans and climate policies
• Legal and regulatory frameworks to support green jobs and social protection
• Lessons from other countries on financing just transition

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Future Prospects module

• Developing indicators for tracking just transition outcomes (jobs, skills, social equity)
• Monitoring the social impact of climate policies on vulnerable groups
• Data collection and analysis for evidence-based just transition policies
• Learning from pilot projects and adaptive management
• The long-term vision for a green, inclusive, and socially just economy in Kenya and Africa

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre.

We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.