Oxford Climate Primer
Overview
The Oxford Climate Primer is an executive professional development workshop in climate science and policy. There are two workshops held in March 2012 (The Explorer) and September 2012 (The Mountaineer). Each workshop is unique in its composition of guest speakers but similar in terms of topics it covers.
The workshops are geared towards professionals who would like to deepen their knowledge about climate science and the various climate regimes. Despite being broad in scope, participants will be able to develop a bespoke climate strategy ready to be implemented in their organization.
The three-day course takes place in picturesque Pembroke College, Oxford, where participants also stay overnight and take their meals. The seminars will be conducted by Oxford scholars and experts in the field of climate change under coordination of the Wittneben Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (WiSE).
THE EXPLORER
Postponed until 2013
Pembroke College, University of Oxford
This executive workshop provides participants with in-depth knowledge on climate science and policy, and also equips them with the skills necessary to develop a healthy climate strategy within their organization.
The three-day course starts with lectures by Oxford scholars and experts on the science behind climate change and current international policy implications.
Professor David Levy will give an overview of corporate climate strategies with a focus on US and Europe. Dr Bettina Wittneben will outline the current climate policy regimes and carbon markets. There is an opportunity to be paired up with an advanced Oxford student to develop new ideas for your organization.
One day will be devoted to supporting participants while they discuss and create ways for their organization to reduce emissions, flag climate vulnerabilities, participate in policy options, take decisive measures to lower the organization’s carbon footprint and get the most out of existing and emerging climate regimes.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to relay their new set of knowledge to their colleagues and use their new skills in analysing and acting upon climate policy.
THE MOUNTAINEER
23rd – 26th September 2012
Pembroke College, University of Oxford
This executive workshop provides participants with in-depth knowledge on climate science and policy, and also equips them with the skills necessary to develop a healthy climate strategy within their organization.
The Mountaineer will take a special look at climate summits, with the international negotiations approaching in November 2012. There will be discussions focusing on achieving maximum gains from attending the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meetings. There will be one expert outlining the workings of the UN summits.
The three-day course will also include lectures by Oxford scholars and experts on the science behind climate change as well as current international policy implications. One day will be devoted to supporting participants while they discuss and create ways for their organization to reduce emissions, flag climate vulnerabilities, participate in policy options, take decisive measures to lower the organization’s carbon footprint and get the most out of existing and emerging climate regimes.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to relay their new set of knowledge to their colleagues and use their new skills in analysing and acting upon climate policy. They will also be equipped to develop their bespoke UNFCCC conference strategy which they can apply directly to the upcoming climate talks.
The University of Oxford surroundings create an environment conducive to learning and offer the opportunity to interact with top scholars in climate science and politics.
