Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Module 1: Digital Governance and AI Applications in the Public SectorLearning Objectives: Current state of the sustainability crisis – framing the urgency of sustainability risks and the role of technology in monitoring, forecasting, and policymaking, From projects to pathways: embedding medium- and long-term adaptation in budgets, policies, and development planning, Institutional alignment for sustainable governance: embedding adaptation, SDGs, and finance into a unified framework, and Understanding and scaling the scientific and technological tools for sustainable action.15
- 1.1Key Terms
- 1.2Session 1.1: GovTech: Institutionalizing Innovation in Government
- 1.3Quiz1.1: Knowledge Check2 Questions
- 1.4Session 1.2: Current State of the Sustainability Crisis
- 1.5Session 1.3: EBA Briefing Notes – Ecosystem-based Adaptation
- 1.6Session 1.4 : Tech & Sustainability in the Public Sector – Lecture
- 1.7Session 1.4 : Applying Artificial Intelligence in Government Operations
- 1.8Quiz1.2: Knowledge Check2 Questions
- 1.9Session 1.5 : Understanding and scaling the scientific and technological tools for sustainable action
- 1.10Session 1.6 : IPCC AR6 (Adaptation & Risk Chapters)
- 1.11Session 1.7 : International Experiences and Case Studies: How GovTech Systems Work in Practice
- 1.12Quiz1.3: Knowledge Check2 Questions
- 1.13Session 1.8 : National Adaptation Plan Process
- 1.14Session 1.9 : National Adaptation Plans: Technical Guidelines
- 1.15Quiz1.3: Module 1 Assessment3 Questions
- Module 2: Inclusive Innovation for Jobs & Social ProtectionLearning Objectives: Technology as a driver for job creation and social protection systems, Blockchain for transparent and efficient public payments, Ensuring vulnerable populations (youth, women, marginalized groups) benefit from digital innovations, and Building innovative ecosystems that are scalable, sustainable, and aligned to social priorities.15
- 2.1Key Terms
- 2.2Session 2.1: Technology for Jobs and Social Protection – Building Digital Systems for Inclusive Growth
- 2.3Quiz 2.1: Knowledge Check2 Questions
- 2.4Session 2.1: Inclusive Innovation for Jobs & Social Protection – First Lecture
- 2.5Session 2.2: Technology for Jobs and Social Protection
- 2.6Session 2.3: Green Tech Objectives – Lecture
- 2.7Session 2.4: Branches of Green Tech Objectives – Lecture
- 2.8Session 2.5: Inclusive Innovation for Jobs & Social Protection – Second Lecture
- 2.9Session 2.6 : Introducing AI, IoT, and Blockchain for Data-Driven Governance
- 2.10Quiz 2.2: Knowledge Check3 Questions
- 2.11Session 2.7 : IUN Women – WFP Blockchain Pilot for Cash Transfers in Refugee Camps
- 2.12Session 2.7 : Implementing and Applying Digital Technologies with Equity in Mind
- 2.13Quiz 2.3: Knowledge Check1 Question
- 2.14Session 2.8: Guidelines for a Just Transition
- 2.15Quiz 2.4: Module 2 Assessment3 Questions
- Module 3: Sustainable Tech for Climate, Energy & Food SecurityLearning Objectives: Carbon dioxide removal technologies – examining how CO₂ removal is being deployed in agriculture, with a case study from the Colombian coffee sector: Reducing carbon footprints through removal credits, Generating revenue from carbon markets, and Linking carbon solutions to national mitigation and adaptation strategies. Social innovation and food security – how these technologies support inclusive programs, expand food system resilience, and drive local economic benefits, Broader applications: smart agriculture, renewable energy access, and climate-resilient urban infrastructure, and Water, Climate Change, and Cross-Sector Policy Coherence for Sustainable Futures.12
- 3.1Key Terms
- 3.2Session 3.1: Sustainable Tech for Climate, Energy & Food Security – Lecture
- 3.3Session 3.2: Building Smart Systems for Climate Intelligence and Carbon Accountability
- 3.4Quiz 3.1: Knowledge Check3 Questions
- 3.5Session 3.3: AI and Agriculture, Water, and Energy
- 3.6Quiz 3.2: Knowledge Check2 Questions
- 3.7Session 3.4: Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook
- 3.8Session 3.5: Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Agriculture/Water
- 3.9Session 3.6: The Digital Ecosystem Approach: Integrating Digital Technologies Sustainably
- 3.10Quiz 3.3: Knowledge Check1 Question
- 3.11Session 3.7: Integrated Water Resources Management Toolbox (reinforces water governance and climate adaptation)
- 3.12Quiz 3.4: Module 3 Assessment8 Questions
- Module 4: Course ReviewThis course explores how governments can leverage digital transformation and emerging technologies to achieve sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development. Across three interconnected modules, participants examined how Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain can transform governance systems—enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability—while supporting equitable access to food, water, and energy. The course demonstrates that technology alone is not the solution; it is governance, integration, and inclusion that determine impact. When aligned with national climate strategies and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), digital tools enable governments to anticipate risks, improve decision-making, and mobilize finance for long-term sustainability.4
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