U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution

Open Training

Participants experience training that is dynamic, problem-based, and highly interactive. Each course provides opportunities to practice new ECCR skills through exercises that simulate real-life situations, peer-to-peer sharing, and lively discussions on immediate challenges in ECCR. These courses are open to the public.

Both trainers were very knowledgeable and friendly—asking questions and voicing opinions were encouraged, which contributed to a positive learning environment—participants were encouraged to learn from each other and from the trainers.

- 410: Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes participant


Course Offerings

Our current course offerings are displayed in the table below. To register, please click the “Register” link for your desired course in the table below.

If you would like additional information about any of our course offerings, please contact the U.S. Institute’s Training Coordinator.

Course DescriptionLevelSchedule
101: Introduction to Managing Environmental Conflict
An introduction to environmental collaboration and conflict resolution (ECCR) - what it is, when and how to use it. Includes interest-based problem solving, assessment of environmental disputes, and communication essentials.

Syllabus 		Basic
110: Fundamentals of Interest-Based Negotiation
Explore the fundamentals of Interest-Based Negotiation (IBN) by focusing on underlying interests and jointly developing solutions. Practice applying the key principles of the IBN framework. Emphasis on communication essentials, listening skills, emotional intelligence, and dynamics in IBN. 		Basic
January 24 - 25, 2018
Udall Foundation U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution 130 . Scott Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
$695.00/person		Register
201: Effective Tribal Consultation
Intended for Federal agencies and representatives of Native Nations engaged in Government-to-Government (G2G) interactions who want to improve intergovernmental relations. Develop, through exposure to a broad range of concepts and skills, awareness of the many facets of G2G consulting including history, law, policy, sovereignty, protocol, collaboration, communication skills, and available resources.

Syllabus 		Intermediate
November 7 - 8, 2017
Udall Foundation U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution 130 S. Scott Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
$695.00/person		Register
210: Collaboration in NEPA
Integrate effective collaboration into environmental planning and review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Based on guidance from the President’s Council on Environmental Quality Collaboration in NEPA - A Handbook for NEPA Practitioners.

Syllabus 		Intermediate
October 18 - 19, 2017
11900 E Cornell Ave C, Aurora, CO 80014
$695.00/person		Register
301: Facilitation Fundamentals
Facilitation skills in environmental collaboration and conflict resolution, including the challenges of serving as an “in-house” facilitator for an organization or agency. Practice planning and convening conflict resolution, collaborative processes, and managing group dynamics.

Syllabus 		Intermediate
410: Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes
Skill-building in complex, multi-party negotiations and group dynamics for environmental collaboration and conflict resolution. Includes assessment of your current conflict style and capacity in communication and relationship building.

Syllabus 		Advanced
May 8 - 9, 2018
Udall Foundation U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution 130 S. Scott Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
$695.00/person		Register
501: Collaboration Leadership for Environmental Professionals
Examine the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors of highly effective collaboration leaders supporting ECCR. Develop skills and practice in collaborative leadership.

Syllabus 		Advanced