The training programme is open only to participants residing in the Asia and the Pacific region. Ten selected participants residing in the countries where ECCA workshops have already been held - namely, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam - will receive full scholarships. Five selected participants residing in Thailand and ten selected participants residing in other countries of Asia and the Pacific can attend but on a self-funded basis.

Yes, you need to submit a new application for the next training run. The selection process aims to be fair and transparent, so all participants need to go through the same process. Besides there are some differences between the previous and the current application process.

If you are from one of the ten aforementioned countries, while filling the application form,(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexP8neXU-CilEpiWGItl9Wh7aVs_E4IPZDLsMXUO2NjsBXZg/viewform?usp=sf_link) please answer “NO” to the question on sponsorship from your own organization. Please submit a letter of nomination (javascript:void(0))signed by an authorised representative of your organization. A letter of nomination can also be prepared using a template of your own organization as long as all the information contained in the ECCA template is included.

Preference will be given to candidates from the above-mentioned countries. However, the Selection Panel will also consider other aspects mentioned in the application form, such as relevance of work experience and the potential to apply the skills acquired, during the selection process. Applicants from other countries are encouraged to pursue sponsorship opportunities from other sources, such as their own organization.

The training programme is open to participation of representatives from governmental and non-governmental organisations, research institutions and other organizations. Preference will be given to applicants working on climate change adaptation and/or having an educational background in economics or statistics so that they can apply the content of the training programme to their work.

The applicants will be evaluated on the basis of: • Professional experience • Educational background • Potential for applying the content of the training programme • Motivation level • Understanding of issues and challenges relating to climate change adaptation

Training fee and the cost of training materials are waived for all participants. The self-supported participants will have to cover their travel costs (including visa fee, if applicable), local transport, accommodation, and subsistence. Although travel or health insurance is not mandatory, participants are encouraged to obtain it before their travel.

The cost will have to be estimated by each candidate. Self-supported participants should base their estimate on the following: • Travel costs to and from Bangkok • Visa fee, if applicable • Accommodation between 12 and 23 March 2018 and at a walking distance from the venue: approximately USD 45/night for a single standard room or USD 62/night for a single special room with breakfast and WiFi • Transport cost between the airport and the venue: around USD 60 for a round trip Note that lunch and coffee breaks will be provided free of charge to all participants during the training days (from Monday to Friday)

Graduate students enrolled in courses relating to Economics, Statistics or Climate Change are welcome to apply. However, preference is given to those with substantial professional experience. Graduate students who need a full scholarship should submit a nomination letter signed by their respective universities. Students based in Bangkok do not need to submit a nomination letter. Undergraduate-level students are not eligible to participate in the training programme.

The selection process will be carried out in January, and the selected participants will be contacted by email by the end of the month.

Applicants must submit the application with duly signed documents. Only the nomination letter is to be signed by an authorised representative of the organization with which the applicant is affiliated.

Yes, an organization can nominate more than one candidate.

A recommendation letter from a governmental organization is not a requirement, but it may strengthen your application.

Employees of municipal governments and local authorities are welcome to apply and are eligible for full scholarships as long as they meet all requirements.

No, only applicants residing in the Asia and the Pacific region are eligible for a full scholarship, independent of their nationality.

The training programme is open to participation of representatives from governmental and non-governmental organisations, research institutions and graduate students. Preference will be given to applicants working on climate change adaptation and/or having an educational background in economics or statistics so that they can apply the content of the training programme to their work.