Certified Climate Change Professional

About the Course

The impact of climate change represents a major concern to societies, governments, and businesses worldwide. As a result, organisations need to change and transition towards more sustainable thinking and practices. This five-day interactive Certified Climate Change Professional training course guides and empowers delegates to initiate and lead the journey towards a sustainable future for our planet.

Climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a global issue that affects every part of our lives, including health and ethical imperatives. Accordingly, this training program leverages a sustainable decision-making approach for everyone in the organisation in various industries, including energy, automobile, and manufacturing. It explores the intersection of climate change economics and governance and how they can align to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic development. It examines the economics of climate change, including the costs of inaction and the benefits of mitigation and adaptation, as well as the role of governance, including policies and regulations, in promoting sustainable economic growth and reducing harmful emissions.

Furthermore, it highlights real climate change scenarios faced, including mitigation, reduction, adaptation, and resiliency techniques used. Delegates will engage in instructor-led, case-based classroom exercises to understand, analyse, develop, and communicate climate change-related issues.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Recognise risks and opportunities posed by climate change
• Understand the regime complex for climate change
• Learn about pollution control and policy instruments
• Recommend ways in which a corporation’s governance can embed sustainability
• Think critically and creatively to lead the drive toward a sustainable future

Training Approach

Delegates attending this training course will experience a combination of engaging lectures, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. The program will provide insights into the risks and opportunities climate change creates in shaping our world.

The Attendees

This training course is for professionals interested in learning about climate change, sustainability, and environmental issues as they relate to real-world scenarios and problems.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Senior Executives
• Leaders and Managers
• Senior Professionals
• Climate Change Policymakers and Regulators
• National and Sub-National Government Leaders
• Renewable Energy Project Developers
• Energy Policymakers and Regulators
• Renewable Energy Equity Investors
• Everyone interested in learning about Climate Change, Sustainability, the Environment, and related topics

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE CHANGE

• Definition of Climate Change
• Application Areas of Climate Change
• Kyoto Protocol
• Paris Agreement
• Green Initiatives

DAY TWO: THE REGIME COMPLEX FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

• Defining a Regime Complex
• The Global Outlook
• Non-state Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA)
• The 6 Criteria
• Comparing Concepts and Perspectives

DAY THREE: CLIMATE GOVERNANCE

• Economic Development and Environmental Degradation
• Geoengineering
• Pollution Control
• Policy Instruments
• Comparison of Economic Instruments

DAY FOUR: ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

• Global Energy Outlook
• Energy Harvesting
• Energy Harvesting Technologies and Applications
• Innovation in the Power Sector
• Energy Storage

DAY FIVE: CLIMATE CHANGE LEADERSHIP

• Climate Change Business Strategy
• Planning the Transition
• Business Potential Risks
• Emerging Opportunities
• Project Delivery and Communication