Africa-Europe Cooperation for the Green Transition | Short Course

An overview

The University of Cape Town’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance and Sciences Po Executive Education are partnering to deliver an executive education programme. The Africa-Europe Cooperation for the Green Transition course brings together African and European leaders to explore the intersection of climate change, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Participants will engage with cutting-edge thinking and practical strategies to drive green industrialisation, enable a just energy transition and unlock opportunities for structural transformation across Africa and Europe. Download the full course brochure here.

Programme start date update

• To ensure the best possible learning experience and foster meaningful cohort engagement, we have decided to postpone the programme start date from 7 September 2026 to 25 January 2027.

The updated course calendar is as follows:

• 25 January 2027 – 29 January 2027 Orientation Week
• 1 February 2027 – 5 February 2027 Module 1
• 8 February 2027 – 12 February 2027 Module 2
• 15 February 2027 – 19 February 2027 Module 3
• 22 February 2027 – 26 February 2027 Module 4
• 1 March 2027 – 5 March 2027 Module 5
• 8 March 2027 – 12 March 2027 Consolidation Week
• 15 March 2027 – 19 March 2027 Module 6
• 22 March 2027 – 26 March 2027 Module 7
• 29 March 2027 – 2 April 2027 Module 8
• 5 April 2027 – 9 April 2027 Module 9 (Assessment)
• 12 April 2027 – 16 April 2027 Final Week 
  
      -  Submit your application form online via admission platform.
      - Send an email to hannah.diaz@uct.ac.za to express your interest in attending.

The closing date for applications is 23 October, and the deadline for making full payment is 2 November 2026. 

During the course participants will learn to:

• Understand the global climate policy landscape
• Navigate emerging climate and trade imperatives
• Mobilise investment and partnerships for low-carbon development
• Shape resilient, equitable strategies for transformation

Who should apply?

1. Senior policymakers and government officials
2. Development practitioners and climate negotiators
3. Business leaders and investors
4. Civil society and academic experts
   
   This training is an online certificate programme combining asynchronous learning through a variety of digital resources (articles, interactive materials, videos, quizzes, forum discussions) and live online sessions (3-hour Masterclass and 1 hour seminar session per week). Assessment is based on individual written reflections and a group negotiation simulation, providing a concrete validation of acquired skills. 
   
     Contact us for more info about fees, start date and find the programme outline below.