Introduction

Governments and public institutions face growing pressure to deliver policy responses that address the complex challenges of climate change while promoting inclusive, sustainable development. The Climate Change Policy and Green Governance Training Course equips policymakers and institutional leaders with practical tools to design, implement, and evaluate effective environmental governance frameworks. This course empowers participants to lead transformational change through innovative climate policy instruments and green public sector strategies.

Participants will explore cutting-edge approaches to climate risk assessment, carbon regulation, green finance, and climate justice. With a focus on multi-sector coordination, intergenerational equity, and long-term resilience, this program provides hands-on learning to drive climate action and mainstream environmental sustainability across government operations and policies.

Target Audience

• Policy analysts and environmental planners
• Government officials in ministries of environment, energy, and planning
• Climate change focal points in public agencies
• Sustainable development and SDG implementation teams
• Urban planners and infrastructure project managers
• Legislative advisors and parliamentary researchers
• Development partners and civil society representatives

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of climate science and global policy frameworks
• Analyze national and regional climate change impacts and vulnerabilities
• Design climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
• Integrate environmental sustainability into government planning and budgeting
• Apply green governance principles to institutional decision-making
• Promote cross-sector and multi-stakeholder climate action
• Leverage climate finance, green bonds, and public-private partnerships
• Monitor and evaluate climate policy effectiveness
• Strengthen institutional leadership for climate resilience and just transition

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Climate Science and Global Policy Frameworks

• Overview of climate systems and IPCC findings
• UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, and COP outcomes
• Country commitments and nationally determined contributions
• Key metrics for tracking climate progress
• Understanding the science-policy interface

Module 2: Climate Vulnerability and Impact Assessment

• Assessing sectoral and geographic climate risks
• Tools for vulnerability mapping and exposure analysis
• Integrating climate data into public planning
• Case studies on climate-sensitive infrastructure
• Socioeconomic implications of climate change

Module 3: Climate Mitigation and Low-Carbon Development

• Emission reduction strategies in energy, transport, and industry
• Designing carbon pricing, cap-and-trade, and emission trading systems
• Promoting renewable energy and green technologies
• Mainstreaming decarbonization in national development plans
• Institutional roles in implementing mitigation frameworks

Module 4: Adaptation Strategies and Climate Resilience

• Building adaptive capacity across public institutions
• Nature-based solutions and climate-smart planning
• Developing national adaptation plans and sectoral frameworks
• Enhancing disaster risk reduction and early warning systems
• Linking adaptation to sustainable livelihoods and infrastructure

Module 5: Green Governance and Institutional Reform

• Principles of environmental accountability and transparency
• Mainstreaming green procurement and eco-efficiency in government
• Creating enabling environments for green innovation
• Aligning legal and policy frameworks with sustainability goals
• Capacity development for environmental governance

Module 6: Climate Finance and Green Investment Tools

• Accessing international climate finance mechanisms
• Mobilizing private capital through green bonds and blended finance
• Integrating climate into public budgeting and fiscal policy
• Designing bankable climate projects and public investment programs
• Strengthening fiduciary and impact reporting systems

Module 7: Climate Justice, Equity, and Public Participation

• Addressing social equity and vulnerable populations in climate policy
• Rights-based approaches to climate governance
• Engaging youth, indigenous groups, and local communities
• Participatory tools and public dialogue mechanisms
• Integrating gender and intergenerational equity

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Policy Innovation

• Developing climate indicators and reporting systems
• Using foresight and scenario planning for adaptive policy
• Reviewing climate policy effectiveness and institutional readiness
• Driving innovation in policy instruments and incentives
• Building a culture of continuous learning and policy renewal

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.