Under its International Training Programmes, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is supporting the training programme on “Climate Change – Migration and Adaptation” for the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region. The programme is being organized by SMHI in cooperation with SWECO and Stockholm Environment Institute.
The overall objective is to increase the knowledge about climate change and its consequences. The aim is to provide methods for identification of vulnerable sectors in the society, both in a national and an international perspective. Persons active within: ministries, authorities (local/region/national), environmental institutes and research organisations, NGOs, consulting firms and industries can apply to participate in the training.
The training will be held for a period of 4 weeks in Sweden and a follow-up seminar will be held later either in Asia, Africa or Latin America. The training course will mix lectures, group and individual exercises as well as study tours. An individual project will be an important part of the programme. Each participant will, prior to the course, define a project or issue to work with. A supervisor appointed by the course management will guide the participant. Reporting and discussions on the individual projects will be done during the follow-up seminar.
To apply to participate in the programme, an online application has to be filled and submitted. The deadline to submit applications is 22 July 2010. For more information, visit this link.
