Crash Course on Climate
Governance


Unlock Climate Governance
On a Rolling Basis - 2022
INTRODUCTION
The Crash Course on Climate Governance is a 5-day in-person or a 3-months virtual program for individuals who already have an interest inclimate-related issues and would like to know more about global governance’s impact on the fight against climate change. The course examines the current legal framework of global environmental governance and proposes alternatives to rethink global governance as a means to achieve climate justice.
The program will consist of three components:
- Presentations from experts, professors, and civil society representatives
- Interactive discussions of case studies, debates, and workshops
- Visits to the European institutions or international courts


AUDIENCE
As this course aims to make the connection between climate issues and global governance, previous knowledge of politics, international law, etc. could be beneficial but is not required. Participants should have a previous interest and/or understanding of climate issues and activism, should be at least 18 years of age, and either have a degree or be enrolled in higher education.
BECOME A CLIMATE AMBASSADOR
This course is also offered as part of the Center for United Nations Constitutional
Research’s Youth Climate Ambassador Program. YCA are young activists from
around the world who multiply efforts and initiatives to promote effective climate
governance. To become a climate ambassador, participants must meet the following
requirements:
- Take part in a climate governance seminar or crash course
- Attend at least one of our Climate Democracy Summits or any other climate international events and take part in the discussions and brainstorming sessions there
- Take part in activism for climate democracy and better climate governance globally and/or in your community
- Individuals who meet these requirements will be certified as Climate Ambassadors as recognized by the Center for United Nations Constitutional Research.


FURTHER SERIES:
May 4-8, 2020 (GLOBAL GOVERNANCE)
July 20-24 2020
August 24-28 2020
LEARN HOW GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
SHAPES THE PLANET'S FUTURE
CURRICULUM
This course approaches climate governance from a critical perspective. Participants will learn about current proposals for global governance reform, and be given opportunities to brainstorm and debate governance-based solutions to the climate crisis.
Past speakers include academics from Leiden University, Boston University, State University of New York, The London School of Economics, The China
Institute of Boundary and Ocean Studies, the University of Dundee, The
European Commission, The Global South and Africa, Youths Networks and
NGOs.
DETAILS




Unlock Climate Governance
On a Rolling Basis - 2022
INTRODUCTION
The Crash Course on Climate Governance is a 5-day in-person or a 3-months virtual program for individuals who already have an interest inclimate-related issues and would like to know more about global governance’s impact on the fight against climate change. The course examines the current legal framework of global environmental governance and proposes alternatives to rethink global governance as a means to achieve climate justice.
The program will consist of three components:
- Presentations from experts, professors, and civil society representatives
- Interactive discussions of case studies, debates, and workshops
- Visits to the European institutions or international courts
AUDIENCE
As this course aims to make the connection between climate issues and global governance, previous knowledge of politics, international law, etc. could be beneficial but is not required. Participants should have a previous interest and/or understanding of climate issues and activism, should be at least 18 years of age, and either have a degree or be enrolled in higher education.
BECOME A CLIMATE AMBASSADOR
- Take part in a climate governance seminar or crash course
- Attend at least one of our Climate Democracy Summits or any other climate international events and take part in the discussions and brainstorming sessions there
- Take part in activism for climate democracy and better climate governance globally and/or in your community
- Individuals who meet these requirements will be certified as Climate Ambassadors as recognized by the Center for United Nations Constitutional Research.
LEARN HOW GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
SHAPES THE PLANET'S FUTURE
CURRICULUM
This course approaches climate governance from a critical perspective. Participants will learn about current proposals for global governance reform, and be given opportunities to brainstorm and debate governance-based solutions to the climate crisis.
DETAILS
ABOUT CUNCR
The Center for United Nations Constitutional Research (CUNCR) is a think-tank focused on the United Nations Charter and promoting the constitutionalization of the UN and international law to legitimize global governance and affirm the global rights of “we the peoples”. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. CUNCR is a not-for-profit, independent organization with no governmental, religious or partisan affiliation.
visit www.cuncr.org to learn more about Global Governance Crash Course and future course dates.
