International Training on Climate Change Negotiations
Challenges, Tools & Methods of International Climate Diplomacy
Course Background
International climate negotiations are central to shaping global responses to climate change.
These negotiations are complex, involving competing national interests, economic priorities,
and political considerations, making climate diplomacy a highly strategic process.
Offered by the ECAS Institute, this course provides participants with a comprehensive
understanding of climate negotiation processes under the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement,
and Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings. It equips professionals with practical tools,
negotiation strategies, and policy analysis skills needed to engage effectively in
international climate diplomacy.
Course Objectives
Understand the evolution and structure of international climate negotiationsIdentify challenges and barriers in global climate diplomacyApply negotiation strategies and diplomatic toolsAnalyze stakeholder roles in climate negotiationsBuild consensus and resolve conflicts in climate talksUnderstand decision-making at UN climate summitsDevelop negotiation positions and advocacy strategiesParticipate in mock climate negotiation simulationsWhat You Will Learn
Structure and functioning of UNFCCC and COP negotiationsRoles of governments, NGOs, private sector, and international institutionsKey challenges: equity, climate finance, compliance, and loss & damageNegotiation tools, lobbying, and diplomatic communicationThe Paris Agreement, Kyoto Protocol, and major climate treatiesClimate finance mechanisms in global agreementsStakeholder engagement and coalition-building strategiesMethods to influence climate policies and outcomesTarget Participants
Government officials, policymakers, and diplomatsClimate negotiators and legal advisorsClimate change specialists and researchersNGOs and civil society representativesCorporate sustainability leaders and private sector actorsAcademics, think tanks, and policy analystsTraining Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Foundations of Climate Negotiations | UNFCCC, COPs, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement |
| 2 | Key Challenges in Negotiations | Equity, finance, national interests, loss & damage |
| 3 | Negotiation Tools & Methods | Diplomacy, consensus-building, advocacy |
| 4 | Climate Finance & Market Mechanisms | GCF, Adaptation Fund, carbon markets |
| 5 | Stakeholder Engagement | Coalitions, civil society, science-policy interface |
| 6 | Conflict Resolution & Mediation | Mediation techniques and negotiation disputes |
| 7 | Practical Negotiation Simulations | Mock UNFCCC sessions and role-playing |
| 8 | Future of Climate Negotiations | Emerging trends, technology, implementation |
Training Style
The course adopts a highly interactive and practice-oriented approach, combining expert-led
lectures, case studies, negotiation simulations, policy drafting workshops, and role-playing
exercises. Participants gain hands-on experience in real-world climate negotiation scenarios,
conflict resolution, and consensus-building.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate issued upon successful completionTailor-made courses availableContact: info@ecasiafrica.orgAbout ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute delivers independent training, research, and consulting services focused on
climate change, resilience building, carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solutions,
biodiversity conservation, agriculture, and food systems across Africa and globally.
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