The overall objective of this training programme is to combat the negative impacts of climate change on vulnerable people living in poverty by increasing knowledge, strengthening institutions, and developing capacity related to climate change in the co-operating countries. This shall be achieved through supporting processes of change in organisations responsible for taking national strategies/policies into action on national, district or local level.
Only candidates nominated by the appropriate organisation and in accordance with national rules will be considered. The programme is primarily intended for individuals who have key positions in organisations related to national, regional or local community planning, who are actively involved in strategic decision making.
Candidates representing government organisations, private companies or NGOs at national, regional or local level are encouraged to apply. The candidates should hold an academic degree or have equivalent knowledge with at least five years of professional working experience. To achieve a good gender balance, applications from qualified women are especially welcome. Candidates who have earlier participated in a training programme financed by Sida cannot apply for this programme.
The ITP consists of ten training modules, including both scientific content and practical tools:
In addition, each applicant organisation shall formulate an Change Project that will be carried out by the participant during the training programme. The Change Project shall be related to the programme objectives and reflect issues that are of concern for the participant’s organisation.
Organisation
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute - SMHIName
SMHIAddress
Folkborgsvägen 17Telephone
011-4958000Fax no.
011-4958001Web
www.smhi.se/en/itp