Play a role in climate change response: The new YC Post-Degree Certificate in Climate Change Policy

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1 Play a role in climate change response: The new YC Post-Degree Certificate in Climate Change Policy Presented by: Dr. Katrine Frese Government of Yukon SCOPe Lunch and Learn Series May 12, 2016

2 OUTLINE Introduction and Background Certificate Program Outline Core Courses Why we need you!

3 FOCUS ON ARCTIC / SUB-ARCTIC / YUKON Source:

4 MELTING GLACIERS Photo Credit: Inga Petri

5 THAWING PERMAFROST Photo Credit: Steven C. Bigras,

6 THAWING PERMAFROST Photo Credit: Government of Yukon

7 EXTREME WEATHER Photo Credit: Yukon News

8 FOREST FIRES Photo Credit: Government of Yukon

9 SHIFTING SEASONS, BIOMES & MIGRATION PATTERNS Photo Credit: Katrine Frese

10 Impacts on the Yukon PHYSICAL CHANGES, INCLUDE HAVING HIGH IMPACTS ON Shifts in freeze-thaw cycles Shifting ecozones Melting glaciers Thawing permafrost Increase in extreme weather events Increase in forest fires Change in hydrological regimes Northward movement of animals and plants Wildlife habitat and migration patterns Yukoners and Yukon First Nations way of life Food security Infrastructure Land use conflict

11 Action Frameworks Globally o 1992: Earth Summit in Rio o 1997: Kyoto Protocol, ratified in 2005 o 2015: COP21, UN Climate Conference, Paris Locally o o o o 2006: Government of Yukon, Climate Change Strategy 2009: Government of Yukon, Climate Change Action Plan & Climate Change Secretariat 2012/2015: Progress Report on Climate Change Action Plan 2016: Vancouver Declaration on Clean Growth and Climate Change o Ongoing initiatives, e.g. Yukon Indicator Report (NCE, 2015)

12 Post-Degree Certificate in Climate Change Policy First of it s kind in Canada 1 year part-time program (15 credits) Launched in Fall online courses and field school Audience: graduate students, working science and/or policy practitioners and professionals

13 Post-Degree Certificate in Climate Change Policy Employment o public, private, and third party sectors, including consulting companies and NGOs as well as academia Climate change outreach Environmental consulting/monitoring Climate change education and Environmental programs awareness Climate change and Natural resource management environmental policy development Energy policy and planning Policy analyst Food, water, energy security Natural hazard management Urban planning Conservation Communications and marketing Teaching.

14 Certificate Goals Understand the impact of climate change and make informed decisions about adapting to and minimizing its effects, while considering western and indigenous world views. Examine the causes and economics of climate change and explore possible responses and solutions. Analyze and effectively communicate the financial, environmental and socio-economic aspects of mitigation and adaptation efforts.

15 Learning Outcomes (1) Understand and apply concepts, terms and tools used in climate change science and public policy Describe common but differentiated responsibility as a principle to assess climate change issues and provide policy solutions Demonstrate detailed knowledge of a number of case studies in climate change policy within the circumpolar north, with an emphasis on the Yukon, including Yukon indigenous world views and contemporary issues

16 Learning Outcomes (2) Outline various approaches to policy development, instruments and enforcement (in a northern setting) and use these to inform decision making in relevant workplaces Articulate the complexity of policy development and implementation, while ensuring the interplay of engagement, consultation, science, research, traditional knowledge and politics is considered appropriately Undertake risk assessments with respect to climate change in various environmental and socio-economic contexts Design policy that is effective and addresses symptoms as well as causes

17 Learning Outcomes (3) Effectively communicate climate change policy, including delivering technical content in an understandable manner for varied audiences, while reflecting the various stakeholders interests Identify and assess the consequences and responses of climate change policy and provide solutions at various levels, including but not limited to federal, territorial and indigenous governments, municipalities and communities as well as private companies Integrate theoretical western and traditional knowledge with practical experience through ongoing dialog with professionals and other knowledge holders in class as well as in an experiential setting.

18 Leadership Stakeholders Climate Change Policy Development an Iterative Process Climate Change Impact Scope Policy Implementation Analysis Communications

19 Course Outlines Fall Semester Climate Change and Policy Literacy Climate change 101 Policy theory 101, incl. First Nations and Indigenous policy Interdisciplinary research Uncertainty Policy Responses and Options Analysis of existing policies at various governments (First Nations, Feds, YG) and other organizations Case studies (local to global) Roles of policy makers / scientists - Communications Consultation/Engagement

20 Course Outlines Winter Semester Strategic Planning for Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation Evidence based, participatory decision making Incl. costs analysis and risk assessment (e.g. community wellbeing; cultural integrity etc.) First Nations consultation/engagement Policy drafting, establishment and implementation Leading Sustainable Change from Knowledge to Action Importance of an existing framework for leading the process of long term sustainable change Designing positive impacts for society and environment

21 Course Outlines Summer Semester Field School (10 days) Site visits showing effects of climate change on the environment (e.g. permafrost thaw), and their impact on infrastructure, communities and traditional living Community visits, including face-to-face meetings with representatives from indigenous and territorial governments, and Discussions of immediate policy issues related to climate change Visioning Keywords: adaptation, environmental monitoring, socio-community work, communication, policy development process

22 Why we need you: Possible collaboration Course development Teaching Field School Enroll in program

23 Thank You! or Quyanaq