Application Closed

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

This year's application is closed as of 21 April 2024 (~23:59).

Thank you for your interest in the UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

The final screening result will be announced via email individually by late May 2024.

Thank you.

2024.04.23

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Open for Applications : 2024 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs

Applicants shall :

(1) submit the application form at the following link :  https://sites.google.com/view/unfcccgircastt/apply-now, and

(2) send the required documents to the Secretariat by email (unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) to complete the application.

Documents you need to submit are as follows:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Certificate of Employment 

3. Latest academic degree certificate (Bachelor's degree or higher)

4. Copy of your passport

5. Letter of Recommendation

6. Emergency Contact Form

7. Proof of English 

(Except countries of which official language is English)

  * Please submit one of the following documents as required.

    - English proficiency test certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)

    - Diploma of bachelor’s degree or higher in a country where English is spoken as its official language

※Applicants who speak English fluently but have no proof of proficiency are asked to send the Secretariat an inquiry on the matter via email at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com

※ Please submit all the required documents in a single email.

※ All documents must be written in English.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email(unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) or phone (+82-2-542-2270).

Thank you.

2024.04.02

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

2023 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs Successfully Completed

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

As the 2023 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs is conducted successfully for the last 3 weeks in July, the Secretariat would like to announce that the programme is officially completed as of 1 August 2023.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for our trainees' wonderful cooperation and great efforts in taking the training.

The Secretariat would also like to thank every applicant for showing interests in the training programme.

Please keep an eye on our website for latest updates of the programme to be organized in following years.

We look forward to meeting you next year.

2023.08.01

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Application Closed

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

This year's application is closed as of 30 April 2023, 23:59 (KST).

Thank you for your interest in the UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

The final screening result will be announced via email individually by late May 2023.

Thank you.

2023.05.03

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Open for Applications : 2023 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs

Applicants shall :

(1) submit the application form at the following link :  https://sites.google.com/view/unfcccgircastt/apply-now, and

(2) send the required documents to the Secretariat by email (unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) to complete the application.

Documents you need to submit are as follows:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Certificate of Employment 

3. Latest academic degree certificate (Bachelor's degree or higher)

4. Copy of your passport

5. Letter of Recommendation

6. Emergency Contact Form

7. Proof of English 

(Except countries of which official language is English)

  * Please submit one of the following documents as required.

    - English proficiency test certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)

    - Diploma of bachelor’s degree or higher in a country where English is spoken as its official language

※Applicants who speak English fluently but have no proof of proficiency are asked to send the Secretariat an inquiry on the matter via email at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com

※ Please submit all the required documents in a single email.

※ All documents must be written in English.

Those who have successfully submitted all documents will receive a confirmation letter from the Secretariat by email within 48 hours. 

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email(unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) or phone (+82-(0)10-9929-8648).

Thank you.

2023.04.10

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Announcement of Trainee Selection

Congratulations!

After careful screening processes, 32 trainees are selected for the 2022 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

Notice of screening results are sent to all candidates who attended online interview via email individually.

If you have not received a notification email from us, please contact us at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com.

For those who are not offered an opportunity to participate in this year's Programme, we highly value your great interest and commitment shown in the application process. 

We look forward to having you in the near future.

Thank you. 

2022.06.02

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Application Closed

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

This year's application is closed as of 9 May 2022, 23:59 (KST).

Thank you for your interest in the UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

The final screening result will be announced via email individually by 27 May 2022.

Thank you.

2022.05.12.

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Open for Applications : 2022 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs

Applicants shall :

(1) submit the application form at the following link :  https://sites.google.com/view/unfcccgircastt/apply-now, and
(2) send the required documents to the Secretariat by email (unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) to complete the application.

Documents you need to submit are as follows:

1. Letter of permission signed by your supervisor
2. Latest academic degree certificate (Bachelor's degree or higher)
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copy of your passport
5. Proof of English proficiency
    (Except countries of which official language is English)
  * Please submit one of the following documents as required.
    - English proficiency test certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
    - Diploma of bachelor’s degree or higher in a country where English is spoken as its official language

※Applicants who speak English fluently but have no proof of proficiency are asked to send the Secretariat an inquiry on the matter via email at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com

※ Please submit all the required documents in a single email.
※ All documents must be written in English.

Those who have successfully submitted all documents will receive a confirmation letter from the Secretariat by email within 48 hours. 

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email(unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) or phone (+82-(0)2-3432-9501).

Thank you.

2022.04.19
UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Please Welcome the 2022 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Research Center (GIR), in collaboration with UNFCCC, will hold the 2022 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs from 23 July to 13 August, 2022.

Applications will open on 19 April and the deadline is 9 May.

Further details will be updated soon, so please keep an eye on the website for upcoming notices.

If you have any inquiries, you are welcome to contact us by email: unfcccgircastt@gmail.com

Thank you.

※ IMPORTANT

① This year's programme will be offered as an in-person event. However, as the safety of our trainees are of utmost importance, the programme may be held as online courses depending on the COVID-19 situation of Korea and abroad. All applicants are asked to take into consideration such possibility in the change of the format of training courses. As any changes will be notified at the website, please check our notices regularly.

* Please note that, if the 2022 programme is changed to virtual lectures due to strengthend COVID-19 measures and entry restrictions to Korea, only selected trainees from 2020-2022 will be invited to the next in-person training programme in the following year(s). The Secretariat will neither accept any new application nor go through the screening process in the respective year.   

② All trainees must be fully vaccinated by the time they enter Korea. Please refer to eligibility requirements below for further details.

③ Selected trainees from 2020 and 2021 with outstanding performances will receive an invitation letter to 2022 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme via email from 19 April 2022. The Secretariat asks 2020 and 2021 trainees to check their mailbox including spam folder, and reply us by the deadline as informed in the letter.

④ Any potential applicants who are fluent in English but have no proof of proficiency are asked to send an inquiry to the Secretariat via email.

* GIR and UNFCCC are committed to achieving diversity in the trainee pool and encourage people of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities or similar other attributes to apply.

2022.04.12

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs Successfully Completed

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

As the 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs is conducted successfully for the last 2 months, the Secretariat would like to announce that the programme is officially completed as of 27 October 2021.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for our trainees' strong cooperation and great efforts in taking online courses and exams despite of challenges posed by the pandemic.

The Secretariat would also like to thank every applicant for showing interests in the training programme.

Please keep an eye on our website for latest updates of the programme to be organized in following years.

We look forward to meeting you next year.

Until then, stay safe and well.

2021.10.27

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Online Graduation Ceremony of 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

The graduation ceremony organized by GIR in partnership with UNFCCC was successfully held virtually on 20 October 2021.

The Secretariat would like to thank each and every trainee who have shown great commitment to online courses despite of busy schedule.

In particular, we would like to highlight great performances of those who have successfully completed the programme. Congratulations once again!

The Secretariat hopes that everyone enjoyed this 2 months' journey of the training programme with GIR, UNFCCC, PATPA and GHGMI.

We hope to see everyone again soon.

Thank you.

2021.10.22

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Online Opening Ceremony of 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme 

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

The opening ceremony organized by GIR in partnership with UNFCCC and PATPA Secretariat was successfully held virtually on 11 August 2021.

Despite of different time zones, trainees from 26 countries participated in the event and shared their strong commitment to the training programme as a representative of their countries.

It was also a great pleasure to have two speakers from UNFCCC and PATPA Secretariat, GIR's one of the most important partners, for meaningful remarks.

The Secretariat expresses its sincere appreciation to every trainee and attendee at the ceremony.

We hope to see everyone again soon.

Thank you.

2021.08.26

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Commencement of Online Training Programme

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

We are pleased to announce that the training programme commences today on 2 August 2021! 

Instructions for access to online courses at GHGMI* are sent to all trainees via email.

If you have not received the said email yet, please contact the Secretariat at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com.

We hope all of our trainees enjoy the programme and make the most of this opportunity to enhance their capacity in climate action and greenhouse gas inventory.

Thank you.

2021.08.02

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Announcement of Trainee Selection

Congratulations!

After careful screening processes, 41 trainees are selected for the 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

Notice of screening results are sent to all candidates who attended online interview via email individually.

If you have not received a notification email from us, please contact us at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com.

For those who are not offered an opportunity to participate in this year's Programme, we highly value your great interest and commitment shown in the application process. 

We look forward to having you in the near future.

Thank you. 

2021.07.21

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Application Closed

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

This year's application is closed as of 16 July 2021, 18:00 (KST).

Thank you for your interest in the UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

The final screening result will be announced via email individually by 21 July 2021.

Thank you.

2021.07.20.

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Application Deadline

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

The 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat would like to inform you that the application will be closed on 16 July 2021, 18:00 (KST).

We deeply appreciate great interest shown by all applicants in the 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

The final screening result will be announced via email individually by 21 July 2021.

Thank you.

2021.07.16.

UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Notice of Extended Applications

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

As the 11th UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs will be held online which provides more flexibility for individuals to apply for the Programme, the application deadline is extended to 30 July 2021.

* (Extended) Application Period : June 7 (KST 09:00) - 30 July 2021 (KST 23:59) 

Please be kindly advised that (1) extended applications may close earlier than scheduled as the Programme selects 41 trainees on a first-come first-served basis, and (2) the application closing date may vary depending on the country due to a limited number of trainee allocated per country.

Applications submitted in the extended period (1-30 July) will be considered as received, and applicants will be notified of the screening results individually within 7 days via email.

Please also note that this year's top-performing individuals will be invited to Korea in the following year to participate in the Programme, if it would be possible to hold in-person events.

For further queries, please contact the Secretariat at unfcccgircastt@gmail.com.

Thank you.

2021.06.30
UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Open for Applications : 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

The 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs will be held online via IPCC Guidelines Course Package from GHGMI* from 2 August to 8 October, 2021.
        *GHGMI : Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (https://ghginstitute.org/ipcc) 

Applications are open today (7 June 2021) and close on 30 June 2021 (23:59 KST). 

Applicants shall :

(1) submit the application form at the following link :    https://sites.google.com/view/unfcccgircastt/apply-now
(2) and send the required documents to the Secretariat by email (unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) to complete the application.

The documents you need to submit are as follows:

1. Letter of permission signed by your supervisor
2. Latest academic degree certificate
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copy of your passport
5. Official documents of English proficiency
    (Except the countries whose official language is English)
  * Please submit one of the following documents as required.
    - English proficiency test certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
    - Diploma of bachelor’s degree or higher in the English speaking country

※ Please submit all the required documents in a single email.
※ All documents must be written in English.

Those who have successfully submitted all documents will receive a confirmation letter from the Secretariat by email within 48 hours. 

To offer greater opportunities to our trainees, this year’s top-performing individuals will be invited to Korea in the following year to participate in the Programme if it would be possible to hold in-person events.

※ Provided that the training programme in 2022 is confirmed to be held in Korea, three(3) trainees from 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme with outstanding performance will be invited to in-person trainings and those who completed the Programme in 2020 are still eligible to apply for the trainings in 2022.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email(unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) or phone (+82-(0)2-6931-0090).

Thank you.

2021.06.07
UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

Please Welcome the 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Research Center (GIR), in collaboration with UNFCCC, will hold the 2021 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs from 2 August to 8 October, 2021.
Applications will open on 7 June and the deadline is 30 June.
This year's programme will be offered via online courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Further details will be updated soon, so please keep an eye on the website for upcoming notices.
If you have any inquiries, you are welcome to contact us by email: unfcccgircastt@gmail.com

Thank you.

*The fee for online courses of GHGMI will be covered by GIR. Any other expenses arising from internet access such as data bundles and Wi-Fi connection shall be borne by trainees.
**GIR and UNFCCC are committed to achieving diversity in the trainee pool and encourage people of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities or similar other attributes to apply.

2021.05.28
UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Secretariat

2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs was done in a successful way

The 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT programme on GHGs have successfully ended as of 22 October 2020, 24:00 (KST). 

We would like to express our gratitude for your cooperation in response to your understanding. Even though there were concerns due to the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to all trainees’ active participation to carry on this programme in a virtual way successfully. Also, the result of the programme will be informed by individual emails from the UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme secretariat.

Once again, we appreciate every applicant for having interests in the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGS, and please keep your eye on the websites for the upcoming announcements.

 2020.10.22

Announcement of the Trainee Selection

Congratulations!

After careful screening processes, 36 trainees were selected for the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs.

The selected trainees will receive individual email, so please check your mail box. We will not disclose the list of selected trainees on this website, so please check your email. (If you do not receive the notification mail because of some error, please contact us.)

Thank you in advance for your cooperation despite all the difficulties due to COVID-19. We appreciate all the attention and interest of the applicants again. 

For the other applicants, due to the limited resources, we were not able to have you this time. We highly value your interests and wish to have you in the near future.

 2020.06.15

Application Closed & Dates for this year's programme

<Application Closed>

The application is closed as of 17 May 2020, 24:00 (KST). Thank you for having interests and applying for the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs. The result will be announced by individual email after 15 June(Mon) 2020.

<Dates for this year's programme>

Due to high uncertainty of COVID-19 crisis, the dates for this year's training programme remains pending. We will give you an update when it is confirmed. We apologize for the confusion and please keep an eye on our webpage from time to time.

Thank you for understanding.

2020.05.18 

Application Deadline & Selected Applicants Announcement Date has changed

We would like to inform you that the Application Deadline and Selected Applicants Announcement Date has changed.

As we notified, the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs is postponed to 3 August ~ 26 August 2020 due to COVID-19, there will be a new deadline and selected applicants announcement according to the new schedule. 

• Application Deadline: 17 May, 24:00 (KST)

• Selected Applicants Announcement: 15 June

Selected applicants will be notified individually. Thank you and stay safe and healthy.

2020.04.06

Notice of postponement 

In response to the global COVID-19 outbreak and to prioritize the health and safety of the prospective trainees, the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs is postponed to August 2020 and applications are still open. 

The rescheduled programme will take place in Seoul, Korea from 3 August~26 August 2020. 

We apologize to you for all the inconveniences and hope this situation will get better soon. We will further notify application submission deadline and key dates when it is confirmed. 

Thank you for your understanding in advance and stay safe and healthy. 

2020.03.25

Guidance for Requirement Documents

To avoid confusion due to many applicants, please submit all the required documents at once.

All the submitted documents must be in English.

The documents you need to submit are as follows:

1. Letter of permission signed by your supervisor

2. Latest academic degree certificate

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. Copy of your passport

5. Official documents of English proficiency (Except the countries whose official language is English)

    * Please submit one of the following documents as required.

       - English proficiency test certificate (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS etc.)

       - Diploma of bachelor's degree or higher in the English speaking country

Those who submit all documents will receive a confirmation letter from the secretariat of this programme, so please check your documents, if you

have not received the confirmation letter.

The 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs Application Submission Period Start

The 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs will hold in Seoul, Korea from 3 August to 26 August, 2020. The Application Submission Period starts today (9 March) and the deadline for Submission is 17 May.

Applicants can submit the application form from the web link (https://sites.google.com/view/unfcccgircastt/apply-now ). Applicants also need to submit the required documents at once to secretariat's email (unfcccgircastt@gmail.com) to complete the application.

Thank you.

2020.03.09 (2020.04.06, 16:00 (KST) revised)

Please Welcome the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs 

Greetings from Seoul, Korea.

The GIR in collaboration with UNFCCC will hold the 2020 UNFCCC-GIR-CASTT Programme on GHGs in Seoul, Korea from 3 August to 26 August, 2020. The Application Submission Period will open on 9 March and the deadline for submission is 17 May.

More information will be updated so please be attentive to the website and GIR homepage(www.gir.go.kr/eng). Thank you.

2020.03.02 (2020.04.06, 16:00 (KST) revised)