Climate Change Course offered for Decision Makers

Whitehorse – Decision makers now have the opportunity to learn strategies for integrating climate change considerations into their work while earning a certificate in Decision Making for Climate Change. Participants in this new course, offered by the Northern Climate ExChange (NCE), Yukon Research Center of Excellence, will be trained on tools and strategies for addressing climate change in their work.

Taught over 2 half-day sessions, students learn the foundations of climate change science as well as the tools available to help them include climate change in their projects and planning. “The demand for practical education on climate change is high, already two of three offerings are full,” says Lia Johnson, course instructor. “This course is an important first step for decision makers looking to reduce their vulnerability and increase their resilience to climate change.”

This course is part of the NCE’s Climate Change Information and Mainstreaming Program (CCIMP), a new initiative that is aimed at providing direct support to northern decision and policy makers for the inclusion of climate change considerations into their work.

Participants can register for the course through the Yukon College, in person or by phone: 867.668.8710 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������867.668.8710������end_of_the_skype_highlighting.  Interested parties are encouraged to contact Lia Johnson at 867-456-8593 with any questions.

Lia Johnson

Climate Change Course Instructor

Northern Climate Exchange

867 456 8593

lsjohnson@yukoncollege.yk.ca