Courses: UNU-EHS and UPEACE Specialized Online Course on Climate Change, International Law and Human Security

Oct 6, 2014 | UNU-EHS, UPEACE
Web-based

The University for Peace (UPEACE) and the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) are pleased to invite applications for a new certificate online training course on the topic of “Climate Change, International Law and Human Security”. This six weeks online course will be co-taught by experts from both institutions and will take place from October 6 to November 14, 2014.

The course is intended for staff members of the United Nations and its agencies; staff members of other inter-governmental organizations, NGOs, and government agencies; academics; practitioners; and students, who are working or researching in fields related to climate change and environmental, human rights, international law, development, and migration, amongst others. UPEACE and UNU-EHS aim to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants.

The course is limited to a maximum of 35 participants. Qualified participants will be admitted on the combined basis of first-come-first served, gender equality and regional representation. The deadline for applying is 20 September, 2014.

Course Outline: 

Week One: Introduction to the Linkages Between Climate Change, International Law and Human Security

Week Two: International Law Principles Related to Climate Change

Week Three: Water and Food Security in the Context of Climate Change

Week Four: Migration, Climate Change and Human Security

Week Five: Human Rights Based Approaches and Climate Change

Week Six: Looking Over 2015 (Future Action)

Costs:

USD 400 (certificate)

USD 900 (certificate and 2 academic credits offered by UPEACE)

USD 200 (auditing without certificate)

Registration:

To register for the course, please fill in the application form.  

For any inquiries related to the course, please write to admissions@elearning.upeace.org