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

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

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

• Environmental and Climate Change Professionals
• Researchers and Academics
• Community Development Specialists

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

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.