Global Energy and Climate Policy Course
ECAS Institute | Nairobi, Kenya
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Course Overview
The Global Energy and Climate Policy course offers a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of energy and climate policy. Learn how policies are designed, advocated, and implemented at national and global levels, and understand the role of renewable energy, climate finance, and sustainable energy transitions.
Course Objectives
Understand the link between conventional energy generation and climate change impacts.Learn the roles of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, REDD, and Carbon Capture in decarbonization.Conduct renewable energy project assessment and development.Understand policy and regulatory frameworks for low-carbon strategies.Analyze financing approaches for energy projects.Access top-tier data sources for climate and energy research.Training Modules
Introduction to Global Energy Systems and Climate Policy Frameworks: Global energy trends, greenhouse gases, international climate milestones, and NDCs.Climate Change Science and Energy Policy: Global warming science, carbon budgets, climate risks, and resilience.Renewable Energy Policy and Technological Innovations: Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, policy instruments, grid integration, and case studies.Energy Efficiency and Demand-Side Management Policies: Key sectors, digital technologies, incentives, and behavioral change strategies.Energy Access and Equity: Sustainable Development Goal 7, energy poverty, inclusive policy development, and decentralized energy financing.Carbon Pricing, Markets, and Climate Finance: Carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, Green Climate Fund, and blended finance models.Governance and Political Economy: Policy-making, stakeholder engagement, fossil fuel subsidies, and just transition strategies.Strategic Planning for Low-Carbon Futures: LEDS, integrated energy modeling, scenario planning, and MRV systems.Target Audience
This course is ideal for professionals and stakeholders in public and private sectors involved in energy and climate policy. It is especially relevant for:
Government officials and policy advisorsEnergy planners and environmental managersNGOs, academic and research institutionsPrivate sector professionals in utilities, finance, and consultancyEnrollment & Fees
Participants are issued a certificate upon completion. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided. Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of the course and proof of payment sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.
Course Fee: Kenyans: USD 1000 | Non-Kenyans: USD 3000
Accommodation can be arranged upon request.
