The Director of Ghana's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) has emphasized the growing importance of diplomacy in addressing global climate challenges during the opening of a leadership training course on natural resource management.
Speaking at the launch of the Natural Resource Management Leadership for Climate Change (NATURELEAD) programme, Monday, October 21, 2024, in Accra, the Director drew attention to the complex relationship between climate change, security, and international trade, underscoring the role diplomats must play in navigating these interwoven issues. "Climate and diplomacy intersect in several ways," the Director noted. "This training will help make these intersections of security, negotiation, trade, and economy evident." His remarks highlighted how international cooperation is increasingly critical in addressing the cross-border impacts of climate change, from resource conflicts to economic disruptions.
The NATURELEAD course, organized in collaboration with the United Nations University - Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA), aims to build the capacity of African civil servants and diplomats to handle the far-reaching effects of climate change on their countries and regions.
Participants in the course will receive specialized training on climate resilience, international negotiations, and sustainable resource management, all within the broader context of global diplomacy.