The Building Capability Working Group is proposed to be the foundational Working Group established under IPESP. The goal of the Building Capability Working Group is to advance Members’ capabilities in addressing environmental security issues. The mechanisms for building capability include:
- Shared learning, which may include technical expert exchanges, visits, or online seminars;
- Training courses, provided by Members or external experts; and
- Mentoring of a Member by another Member.
- Host an event midway between IPESFs for the wider IPESP membership to receive updates from the partnership, working groups and projects, and engage in the discussion to progress the partnership.
The Building Capability Working Group will propose capability building topics and activities to the Steering Committee. These may be areas in which Members wish to increase their knowledge and expertise, or areas of expertise that they are willing to share. The Group will contact Members about opportunities, and if there is sufficient interest in a topic then those who wish to participate can then organise the activity. The Steering Committee may provide support if applicable.
Given the important enduring nature of the Building Capability Working Group, this group will initially be chaired by the Administrator of the Partnership. The Building Capability Working Group shall meet at the IPESF and every second month following.