Key Course Features

1. Cross-Sectoral Focus: Examines how environmental challenges affect various development sectors.
2. Practical Tools: Includes training on EIA, SEA, and monitoring strategies.
3. Alignment with SDGs: Supports goals for climate action, sustainable practices, and partnerships.
4. Interactive Learning: Involves workshops, case studies, and project-specific exercises.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize environment and climate change as integral components across development sectors.
2. Identify the benefits and challenges of integrating these considerations into EU development cooperation.
3. Use practical tools such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), and political economy analysis.
4. Engage in policy dialogue and awareness campaigns to promote environmental integration.
5. Directly apply course learnings to their own projects for immediate and measurable results.

Day 1: Foundations of Environmental Integration

• Welcome and introductions.
• Overview of environment and climate change in development.
• Understanding cross-sectoral impacts and opportunities.
• Defining the green economy and integration principles.

Day 2: Tools for Integration

• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA).
• Political economy analysis.
• Hands-on exercise: Applying tools to real-world scenarios.

Day 3: Sector-Specific Applications

• Case studies: Agriculture, energy, health, and education.
• Policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
• Challenges and solutions in integrating environment and climate change.
• Group activity: Sector-focused project analysis.

Day 4: Practical Implementation

• Designing projects for environmental sustainability.
• Monitoring and evaluation for climate-resilient outcomes.
• Workshop: Reviewing and enhancing participant projects.

Day 5: Scaling and Sustainability

• Communicating climate resilience and green initiatives.
• Funding opportunities and partnerships.
• Wrap-up: Participant presentations and feedback.
• Final remarks and action plan for next steps.

RECTUS Consultant certificate will be issued to all attendees completing all the total tuition hours of the course.