Knowledge Development Training for Students on Climate Change

Introduction
The training is designed to give a clear understanding about climate change and its impacts. A pool of renowned academicians/experts will deliver the relevant lectures. At the end of the training, participants will be able to use this learning outcome towards building their professional career. The course will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ainun Nishat, eminent climate change expert and Adviser of the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University.

Learning Method
An appropriate mix of knowledge-sharing methods such as lectures, case study, group work, critical incidents, showing documentary, etc. will be used to communicate the material effectively to the participants.

Course Structure
Module 1: Climate Change Science and the Basics
Module 2: Climate Change Impacts
Module 3: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Module 4: Climatic Data Management
Module 5: Overview of National Policy and Legislation
Module 6: Field Observation

How participant will be benefitted
At the end of the training, participants will be able to-
(a) Describe the basics of climate change;
(b) Illustrate the impact of climate change with regional examples;
(c) Differentiate the concepts of adaptation and mitigation;
(d) Manage the climatic data;
(e) Explain the national policy and legislation in terms of climate change impact and vulnerabilities.

* Date: 06 & 08 February, 2020
* Time Schedule: 9:00am ‐ 5:30pm
* Course Duration: 2 days
* Last Date of Registration: 03 February, 2020

Course fee
BDT 3,500

Apply Now

Submit the registration form with your detailed CV at trainingc3er[at]bracu.ac[dot]bd or sn.nipa[at]bracu.ac[dot]bd

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Contact Us
Centre for Climate Change & Environmental Research (C3ER)
5th Floor, University Building: 08
Brac University, JR Tower
46, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212
Phone: 09617445089, +880 01794758973
www.bracu.ac.bd/academics/centres-and-initiatives/c3er

Certificate Course on Introduction to Climate Change

Introduction

The course is designed to develop the intellectual and practical skills for the application and advancement of the climate change science and subsequent adaptation and mitigation policies. The participants will also gain basic knowledge on the risks and vulnerabilities related to climate induced environmental and social problems. Moreover, a pool of nationally renowned academicians and reputed professionals from various organizations including BUET, DU, BRACU and BRAC will deliver the course lectures. At the end of the course, participants will be well prepared and positioned to accelerate the pace of innovation and growth at their organizations.

Learning Method

Intensive participatory learning tools and techniques will be applied through theories and practices. An appropriate mix of knowledge‐sharing methods such as lectures, case study, group work, critical incidents, showing documentary etc. will be used to communicate the material effectively to the participants. Participants will build and refine practical problem‐solving scientific skills about approaching the challenges of climate change, with the goal of reducing the vulnerabilities of poor population.

How participant will be benefitted

At the end of the module, participants will be able to-

(i) Describe the basics of climate change;
(ii) Explain the future impact & vulnerabilities of climate change;
(iii) Illustrate the impact of climate change with regional examples;
(iv) Describe the links between climate change and different sectors,
(v) Establish the integration of climate change adaptation and disaster risk
reduction principles,
(vi) Differentiate the concepts of mitigation (equivalent to primary prevention)
and adaptation (equivalent to secondary prevention).

Course Structure

Module 1: Climate Change Science and the Basics
Module 2: Climate Change impacts, Vulnerabilities & Adaptation Practices
Module 3: Field Observation
Module 4: Politics of Climate Change

Important dates and deadline

• Month & Date:
  -Course I: February, Date: 05-09 February
  -Course II: May, Date: 07-11 May
  -Course III: August, Date: 06-10 August
  -Course IV: November, Date: 05-09 November

• Time Schedule: 9:00am ‐ 5:30pm

• Course Duration: 5 days

• Last Date of Registration:
  -Course I: 01 February
  -Course II: 03 May
  Course III: 02 August
  -Course IV: 01 November

Course fee

BDT 20,000

Apply Now

Submit the registration form with your detailed CV at trainingc3er[at]bracu.ac[dot]bd or sn.nipa[at]bracu.ac[dot]bd

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Who Can Participate

Government Officials, Development Practitioners, NGOs/INGOs Workers and Researchers