Nature and climate are intimately connected with the world of work. Some 1.2 billion jobs in sectors such as farming, fisheries, forestry, and tourism are dependent on the effective management and sustainability of healthy ecosystems.

The course will have a specific focus on: - Designing implementation adaptation measures - the development of green works using a local resource-based approach, nature-based solutions, hybrid approaches - Identification and negotiation of trade-offs to prevent maladaptation - Deep dive in 4 key sectors: - Forestry - Agriculture - Construction - Transportation.

The course targets professionals involved in designing and implementing local, sectoral, national and global strategies for the transition to greener economies and climate change adaptation working in developing countries.

The course specifically targets: - Government officials operating at the local, provincial and national level; - ILO, UN staff and development practitioners; - Donor organizations who are working or would like to work on climate change - Adaptation and just transition; - Public investment and employment policy advisors; - Research and education institutions.