Course Introduction:
The course discusses how local authorities can adapt to climate change and increase their climate resilience. We start by discussing climate change projections and scenarios and further explore the policy implications of climate change projections in a case study. We will identify tools to measure climate change vulnerabilities and practice by assessing their own local context.

After that, we zoom in on the design and planning of sustainable development policies. Attention is paid to the integration of smart solutions for food, water, energy and transport as well as to city-region relations. In a special module, we explore instruments for financing climate adaptation. Further, we will address change management and how to deal with obstacles during the implementation of climate policies.

In interactive sessions, best practices from different parts of the world are discussed and linked to the context of the participants. In addition, we visit inspiring examples from the Netherlands, such as a climate-proof neighbourhood of Culemborg, combining green buildings with smart energy and waste management, urban farming in Rotterdam, and projects to adapt to floods and rising sea levels.

Learning Objectives
Understand the concepts of climate change, climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience

Increase insight into climate change scenarios and policy implications

Assess climate vulnerabilities

Design climate policies and action plans

Implement and finance climate policies with stakeholders in your organisation and community

Mainstream sustainability and climate actions in your organisation

After this course, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.

Intended Audience
This course is intended for professionals from government agencies, civil society and non-governmental organisations who work directly to implement and support policies that combat the effects of climate change.

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