Call for applications: Climate Change, Peace and Security; April 24-26, Jable Castle, Slovenia

Call for applications: Climate Change, Peace and Security; April 24-26, Jable Castle, Slovenia

16. 2. 2023 | Bled Strategic Forum, POTC, PR

Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) is organising its newest pilot training course titled »Climate Change, Peace and Security«, which will take place back-to-back with the 12th Africa Day International Conference between 24-26 of April in Slovenia.

Climate change is a security issue and a global threat multiplier. While climate change does not directly cause violent conflict, its impacts can exacerbate its drivers. Climate change can undermine livelihoods, increase mass migration, and weaken the governance and stability of states, particularly conflict-affected fragile states and territories. The European Union (EU), NATO and the UN have actively been calling for peace operations to assess climate risks and establish management strategies that incorporate these risks. With this in mind, POTC developed a comprehensive training programme that covers different aspects of the environmental peacebuilding, climate and security nexus at an introductory level. After its successful completion, the participants will be able to understand and analyse climate-related security risks and be better prepared to contribute to crisis prevention and sustaining peace.

The enrollment procedure is now open, so we encourage everyone interested to apply here by the 24th of March, 2023.

Due to the visa obtainment process, participants from African countries should apply by February 26th, 2023.

Additional information:

  • The training is free of charge.
  • Organisers do not cover travel and accommodation costs. However, we will provide support and recommendations.
  • The working language is English.
  • The organisers will cover coffee/tea breaks and lunch.
  • Participants will be notified about the selection no later than March 31st, 2023.
  • Location of the training: Jable Castle, Grajska Cesta 1, Mengeš, Slovenia.

The draft agenda of the training course can be viewed here.

Contact [email protected] for any additional questions you might have.

For more information about the 12th Africa Day International Conference, please view the following link: 12th Africa Days International Conference

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Call for applications: Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Missions Course

Call for applications: Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Missions Course

25. 1. 2023 | POTC, PR

Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) is organising a training on Gender Equality and Gender Mainstreaming in Peace Operations and Missions, which will take place in person at Jable Castle, Slovenia, from 21 March to 23 March 2023.

The training is intended for police, civilian and military personnel, who plan to join international missions and operations.  

Violent conflict disproportionately affects women and girls and intensifies pre-existing gender inequalities and discrimination. Women are also active agents of peace in armed conflict although their role as key players and agents of peace is still poorly recognized. Acknowledging and integrating different understandings, experiences, and capabilities of women into all aspects of peace operations is essential for the success of any peacekeeping efforts and for sustaining peace.

The lectures, workshops and participatory activities will cover the basic topics of gender mainstreaming. Participants will gain skills and knowledge that will help them engage all possible stakeholders regarding gender equality and include the perspectives of women in their efforts to build sustainable peace.

There are vacant seats still available, so we encourage everyone interested to apply here by the 26th of February 2023.

Additional information:

  • the training is free of charge.
  • Travel and accommodation costs are not covered by organizers. However, we will provide support and recommendations.
  • The working language is English.
  • Coffee breaks and lunch will be covered by the organisers.
  • Participants will be notified about the selection no later than the 28th of February 2023.
  • Location of the training: Jable Castle, Grajska Cesta 1, 1234 Mengeš, Slovenia

You may find more information about the training on the flyer above.

Contact [email protected] for any additional questions you might have.

 

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