Module 1: Understanding Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation

• The science of climate change: Observed impacts and future projections.
• Differentiating between climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Key concepts in adaptation: Resilience, adaptive capacity, transformative adaptation.
• Sectoral impacts of climate change (e.g., water, agriculture, health, infrastructure).
• International frameworks and agreements on adaptation (e.g., Paris Agreement, National Adaptation Plans).
• Practical session: Analyzing case studies of specific climate change impacts and initial adaptation responses from different regions.

Module 2: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

• Defining vulnerability, exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.
• Methodologies for conducting climate change vulnerability assessments.
• Climate risk assessment frameworks (e.g., IPCC risk framework).
• Tools for data collection and analysis in vulnerability assessments (e.g., participatory mapping, GIS basics).
• Prioritizing vulnerable areas and populations.
• Practical session: Conducting a simplified vulnerability assessment for a hypothetical community or sector, identifying key risks.

Module 3: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)

• Principles of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA).
• Benefits of EbA: Cost-effectiveness, co-benefits (biodiversity, livelihoods).
• Examples of EbA measures: Mangrove restoration, watershed management, sustainable agriculture.
• Integrating EbA into broader adaptation planning.
• Challenges and opportunities for implementing EbA.
• Practical session: Designing an EbA intervention for a specific climate impact (e.g., coastal erosion, drought) for a given ecosystem.

Module 4: Infrastructure and Technology-Based Adaptation

• Role of physical infrastructure in climate resilience.
• Types of infrastructure adaptation: Hard engineering solutions (e.g., sea walls, dams).
• Climate-proofing existing infrastructure and designing new resilient infrastructure.
• Early warning systems and climate information services.
• Role of technology in adaptation (e.g., drought-resistant crops, smart water systems).
• Practical session: Discussing the pros and cons of different infrastructure solutions for a given climate hazard (e.g., flooding in an urban area).

Module 5: Policy, Governance, and Legal Frameworks for Adaptation

• National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and their development process.
• Integrating adaptation into national and sectoral policies.
• Role of legislation and regulations in promoting adaptation.
• Multi-level governance for adaptation: Local, national, regional, international.
• Stakeholder engagement and mainstreaming adaptation.
• Practical session: Analyzing the adaptation policies of a selected country or city and identifying gaps or strengths.

Module 6: Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Food Security

• Impacts of climate change on agricultural systems.
• Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) principles and practices.
• Adaptation strategies in crop production: Drought-resistant varieties, diversified cropping.
• Livestock management for climate resilience.
• Food security and supply chain adaptation.
• Practical session: Brainstorming climate-resilient agricultural practices for a specific region facing drought or erratic rainfall.

Module 7: Water Resources Management in a Changing Climate

• Impacts of climate change on water availability and quality.
• Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) for adaptation.
• Water harvesting and storage solutions.
• Efficient irrigation techniques and water demand management.
• Addressing water-related disasters (floods, droughts).
• Practical session: Designing a water management strategy for a community facing increased water scarcity due to climate change.

Module 8: Health and Human Settlements Adaptation

• Climate change impacts on public health (e.g., heat stress, vector-borne diseases).
• Adaptation measures for public health systems.
• Impacts on human settlements: Urban heat islands, informal settlements.
• Climate-resilient urban planning and housing.
• Disaster preparedness and response for urban areas.
• Practical session: Identifying key health risks from climate change in an urban setting and proposing adaptation interventions.

Module 9: Climate Finance for Adaptation

• Sources of adaptation finance: Public, private, domestic, international.
• Key multilateral adaptation funds (e.g., Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund).
• Developing bankable adaptation project proposals.
• Accessing funding for local adaptation initiatives.
• Tracking and reporting on adaptation finance.
• Practical session: Reviewing a sample adaptation project proposal and identifying its key components and funding requirements.

Module 10: Developing and Implementing Adaptation Plans

• Steps in the adaptation planning process: Assessment, prioritization, action planning.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of adaptation interventions.
• Learning and iterative adaptation.
• Communication and awareness-raising for adaptation.
• Case studies of successful adaptation planning and implementation.
• Practical session: Working in groups to develop a preliminary adaptation action plan for a chosen sector or community.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

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