Adaptation to Climate Change: Training for Professionals

Description: With the significant increase in climate-related disasters and impacts, the need for climate risk assessments and the development of adaptation plans is growing rapidly in companies, sectors, and governments. However, the provision of these services is often limited by insufficient knowledge on the subject. Additionally, service providers face methodological challenges, especially in understanding climate scenarios and the lack of standards and guidelines. To respond to this growing demand, we propose a training program aimed at forming professionals specialized in developing climate risk assessments and adaptation plans. This course has been carefully designed to provide clear, concise, and updated information on climate change science, current legislation, climate services, as well as on available methods and tools for risk assessment and adaptation measures. Our goal is to empower professionals to increase climate resilience in Brazil. Be part of the solution to address the challenges of climate change. Join us in this essential course and become a qualified professional in climate change adaptation.

Language: PORTUGUESE

Program Content:

1. Introduction to Climate Change
2. Climate Governance
3. Adaptation Cycle
4. Climate Services
5. Climate Risk Assessment
6. Evaluation of Adaptation Measures
7. Strategies for Implementation and Monitoring of Measures

Benefits for Participants: By taking this course, participants will develop an understanding of:

1. The causes of climate change, impacts, emission scenarios, climate models, and projections; the differences between mitigation and adaptation to be able to apply these concepts in practical contexts.
2. Key international and national laws and regulations on climate change, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Climate Adaptation Plan (NAP), and Law 14.904/2024 to be able to interpret and apply climate laws.
3. The stages of the climate change adaptation cycle, their interrelations, and applications in practical contexts.
4. Climate services, where to find relevant climate data and information, how to interpret and apply them in practical contexts.
5. Methods and tools for climate risk assessment (e.g., IPCC risk framework, AdaptaBrasil-MCTI, and ISO 14.091) and their application in practical contexts.
6. Methods and tools for evaluating adaptation measures (e.g., multicriteria analysis, cost-benefit analysis, action plans) available and their application in practical contexts.

Registration: To register, complete the registration form available [insert form link] by 11:59 PM on August 11, 2024. The selection of participants will be based on their motivation and how they intend to apply the knowledge gained from the training. Preference will be given to candidates who already work in consulting or government institutions.

Investment: Free

Funding: Travel, accommodation, and/or meals will be funded for some participants. We encourage applications from women and individuals who identify as black, brown, indigenous, as well as people with disabilities.