Climate Diplomacy
Online Certificate Course
A masterclass in how technology, ethics, and accountability are reshaping global climate governance — preparing the next generation of leaders to turn ambition into measurable impact
6/8 Hours A Week
Self Paced Learning
Flexible Online Access
Climate Diplomacy Course Starts 3rd November
This course explores how states, institutions, and non-state actors shape climate outcomes through negotiation, finance, and strategic influence. Drawing on current research, official UN materials, and insights from leading policy institutions, it provides a clear and analytical understanding of how climate diplomacy operates in practice.
Participants will unpack the evolving machinery of global climate governance — from the UNFCCC and COP processes to the interplay between geopolitics, finance, and technological transformation. Through simulations, guided analysis, and real-world examples, you’ll gain both conceptual clarity and practical negotiation skills.
Course Curriculum
Module 1 — The Architecture of Global Climate Diplomacy
Module 2 — Negotiating the Deal: Inside the COP Process
Module 3 — Climate Finance and the Politics of Equity
Module 4 — Technology, Energy Transition, and Geopo
Module 5 — Beyond the State: Non-State and Subnational Diplomacy
Module 6 — The Future of Climate Diplomacy
On Completion of the Course
Explain the structure and evolution of the international climate regime and its key institutions.
Analyse negotiation dynamics within the UNFCCC process and related multilateral forums.
Evaluate how finance, equity, and responsibility shape diplomatic positions and outcomes.
Assess the geopolitical and technological dimensions of the global energy transition.
Interpret the influence of non-state actors and coalitions in advancing or hindering progress.
Develop concise, strategic negotiation briefs grounded in current data and policy realities.
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