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HSF and KLHK hold training for future climate negotiators
Address emerging climate change issues within the UNFCCC framework

The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Indonesia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), continues its commitment to developing human resources in support of Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) targets. Recognizing the crucial role of skilled climate change negotiators, HSF and KLHK organized a specialized training session aimed at equipping government officials with the necessary knowledge and competencies to engage in international climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Experts from the UNFCCC Secretariat contributed to the training

Experts from the UNFCCC Secretariat contributed to the training

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Training on Climate Change Negotiation for Beginners

From July 16-19, 2024, a Climate Change Negotiation Training was held in Tangerang Selatan, attended by 20 senior officers from KLHK. These participants, who had not previously been involved in international negotiation forums, were identified as having strong potential to become effective climate change negotiators. The training focused on enhancing their understanding of the complexities of climate change negotiations, including negotiation strategies, international frameworks, and the procedural mechanisms of UNFCCC discussions.

To ensure a comprehensive learning experience, experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), KLHK, and the Ministry of Finance delivered key modules such as:

  • Multilateral Negotiation on Climate Change Issues

  • National Policy on Climate Change Control

  • Key UNFCCC Agenda Topics (Climate Finance, Adaptation and Loss & Damage, Mitigation, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement)

  • Plenary Role-Play: National Statement Presentation

  • Negotiation Role-Play: Practical Simulation

Participants during the role-playing session

Participants during the role-playing session

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Measuring Progress and Impact

Before the training, participants underwent a pre-test to assess their initial knowledge. At the end of the program, a post-test was conducted to evaluate their progress. The results demonstrated a remarkable improvement. An evaluation conducted by MoFA further highlighted the participants’ ability to prepare national statements, assume leadership roles (including representing heads of state), and engage in negotiation simulations. Despite having no prior experience in international climate negotiations, the participants demonstrated confidence and adaptability in role-play sessions. Many noted that the interactive negotiation exercises were the most memorable and impactful part of the training.

Participants, representing member countries of the UNFCCC, prepared their respective national statements

Participants, representing member countries of the UNFCCC, prepared their respective national statements

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By investing in the capacity-building of climate change negotiators, HSF and KLHK are contributing to Indonesia’s long-term strategy for achieving its NDC targets. Well-prepared human resources are essential in ensuring that Indonesia can effectively represent its interests in international climate discussions and take decisive actions in global climate governance.