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Climate Governance and Diplomacy Academy – Advancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Implementation
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Publish Date 7/28/2026 Application Deadline Not Specified Opportunity Type Internships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Climate Governance and Diplomacy Academy is a five-day intensive online training programme designed to equip young people, professionals, and community leaders with practical knowledge and skills in climate policy, climate diplomacy, and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The programme helps participants understand how climate decisions are made at national, regional, and global levels while empowering them to contribute to evidence-based climate solutions and resilience-building efforts. Through expert-led sessions, negotiation simulations, and interactive discussions, participants gain hands-on experience with UNFCCC processes, stakeholder engagement, climate finance, and community-based adaptation strategies.
Details
  • Duration: 5 days.
  • Training dates: 10–14 August 2026.
  • Delivery mode: Online.
  • Includes an in-person graduation ceremony.
  • Interactive training led by climate experts.
  • Features practical climate negotiation simulations.
  • Covers climate governance, NDC implementation, adaptation, negotiation, and policy influence.
  • Provides networking opportunities with climate leaders across Africa.
  • Participation is completely free.
  • A certificate of completion is provided.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to youth.
  • Open to professionals.
  • Open to community leaders.
  • No specific age requirement mentioned.
  • No specific educational qualification required.
  • No specific work experience required.
  • No language requirements specified.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Free participation.
  • Expert-led climate governance and diplomacy training.
  • Practical skills in NDC implementation and climate policy.
  • Training in real-world climate negotiation strategies.
  • Improved understanding of climate governance and international decision-making processes.
  • Networking opportunities with climate leaders from across Africa.
  • Interactive learning experience, including simulations and discussions.
  • Certificate of completion.
  • Participation in a physical graduation ceremony.