Adaptation Academy's Foundation Course 2011

April 06, 2011 at 3:24 PM

480_Fishermen.jpgWho needs to do what differently in order to tackle the complex challenges posed by climate change? Climate adaptation requires many professionals to develop a new and dynamic combination of knowledge and skills - utilising theoretical, methodological and empirical knowledge from both the natural and social sciences and applying it to foster collaborative learning and support organisational change at various levels. It is in response to this clear need that we are developing the Adaptation Academy and invite you to participate in this year's Foundation Course.

The Climate Systems Analysis Group, at the University of Cape Town, the Oxford office of the Stockholm Environment Institute, and the Global Climate Adaptation Partnership are offering a 4-week course to meet emerging professional needs in the areas of climate data and information use, risk and vulnerability assessment and communication, adaptation planning and decision-making, and monitoring and evaluation in policy and practice.

The course will be taught by leading climate scientists and adaptation experts, balancing seminar-style teaching with hands-on learning, and aims to provide an overview of the latest relevant science and professional experiences, including local, regional and sector specific case studies.

For more information on the Adaptation Academy's Foundation Course 2010 please see the Adaptation Academy website or contact Mica Longanecker at academy@climateadaptation.cc.

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