As development meets rapid information transfer and as climate change issue widely discussed, the E-Institute for Development in collaboration with the World Bank, initiate a free of charge e-learning course on “Cities & Climate Change Leadership.”
This e-learning course discusses how cities and urban regions can lead climate actions and mainstream climate mitigation and adaptation into their development plans. Its overall objective is to encourage city leaders and decision makers to undertake climate actions suitable to local needs. Specifically, the course will provide practical knowledge and skills to:
– integrate appropriate climate actions into city-wide agendas;
– apply proven tools and methodologies to identify the best course of climate action planning;
– facilitate collaboration with different stakeholders and partners in planning and implementing climate actions; and
– utilize policy, financial and technical instruments available within and outside administrative boundaries in designing and implementing timely climate actions.
The course will take place on October 28, 2013 – November 15, 2013 and registration ends on October 21st, 2013.
Further inquiries, please visit the course’s website here.
