Deadline for NFP: 22 March 2016
The Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation (CDI) will conduct a short term course on ‘Climate change and food security nexus’ from 12 September 2016 to 23 September 2016 in the Netherlands. Applicants can participate in this course via the Netherlands Fellowships. NFP fellowships help to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, tuition fee and insurance.
Changing climates have severe negative impacts on natural resources and consequently on food and livelihood security. In many countries the existing governance structures and processes are not suited to manage climate change and the adaptive capacity and leadership to address the challenges is often lacking. The course is designed to learn the same.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course you will:
- have a better understanding of climate change and its impacts;
- understand the challenges climate change governance faces and explore ways to strengthen it;
- practice to become a more effective change manager by applying social learning techniques and tools;
- be able to understand innovative practices for adaptation and mitigation;
- be able to place climate change adaptation and mitigation in the context of sustainable development.
Who can Apply
- The course is intended for mid-career professionals, dealing with climate change adaptation and mitigation options in developing countries, working for a research organisation, NGO, government or civil society.
- Participants need to have a relevant tertiary education with at least five years of experience in a course-related discipline like agriculture, water management, biodiversity, forestry, or other natural resources management.
- Proficiency in English is required.
How to Apply
- A complete application consists of two parts:
- A registration for a short course at CDI
- An application for an NFP fellowship through the online application form
- Applications can be accessed online through the website. Applicants must first have to create an account on the website and register themselves for the course.
- After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are eligible to apply for an NFP fellowship, you will receive an admission letter with instructions on how to apply for an fellowship (if applicable).
For more information and to apply for this short course, please visit Wageningen UR short Course 2016.
For more information about Netherlands Fellowships, please visit Netherlands Fellowship Programme.
