Climate Change Adaptation Mitigation and Resilience Training in Kenya

Course Overview

Climate change is rapidly transforming our planet with profound implications for both ecological and human systems. Communities worldwide are grappling with its multifaceted impacts which manifest differently across regions sectors and populations. In Africa despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions the continent faces disproportionate challenges including rising temperatures prolonged droughts erratic rainfall patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events.

Addressing these challenges necessitates robust mitigation strategies to reduce emissions and adaptive measures to build resilience against unavoidable impacts. This training program situates local sustainability and development challenges within the broader context of regional and global climate change dynamics. Participants will explore the interlinkages between climate change poverty reduction biodiversity conservation and community resilience aiming to develop localized strategies that foster sustainable development.

Course Objectives

The primary goal of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate climate change considerations into natural resource management policies programs projects and community-based initiatives.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the fundamentals of climate change science.
• Apply adaptation and mitigation strategies in various contexts.
• Develop approaches to enhance community resilience to climate change.
• Analyze the impacts of climate change on food security and livelihoods.
• Navigate the challenges and opportunities within climate change governance frameworks.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses vulnerability assessments and resilience evaluations to inform decision-making.
• Engage effectively in policy advocacy negotiation and the establishment of governance structures.
• Examine institutional arrangements addressing the nexus of food security and climate change.
• Strengthen planning processes to implement climate change actions.
• Understand international legal and policy frameworks related to climate change and current negotiation issues.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Policy and decision-makers in national ministries and local authorities.
• Civil society and non-governmental organization representatives.
• Private sector professionals in agriculture environment and natural resource management.
• Researchers and students with relevant educational backgrounds.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Its Impacts

• Human contributions to climate change.
• Observed and projected climate trends and their implications.
• Scientific evidence of climate change at global and regional levels.
• Sectoral case studies: agriculture health water resources.

Module 2: International Legal and Policy Frameworks

• Overview of UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.
• Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and national climate policies.
• Regulatory compliance in climate-related initiatives.

Module 3: Climate Change Mitigation Strategies

• Mitigation concepts and approaches.
• Sector-specific strategies: renewable energy sustainable transportation agriculture and forestry.
• Integration of mitigation into economic and development planning.

Module 4: Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

• Principles and concepts of adaptation.
• Vulnerability and risk assessments across sectors.
• Tools and methodologies for adaptation planning.
• Community-based adaptation programs and global initiatives.

Module 5: Building Resilience to Climate Change

• Understanding climate resilience and its significance.
• Enhancing resilience in communities infrastructure and ecosystems.
• Strategies: nature-based solutions infrastructure resilience early warning systems.
• Resilience-focused case studies.

Module 6: Climate Change Finance

• International climate finance mechanisms: Green Climate Fund Adaptation Fund.
• Carbon markets and emissions trading systems.
• Accessing and managing climate finance for community projects.

Module 7: Action Planning and Monitoring

• Developing comprehensive climate action plans.
• Stakeholder engagement and participatory approaches.
• Integrating adaptation mitigation and resilience strategies.
• Monitoring and evaluation tools and success indicators.

Note: The course content and session duration may be adjusted based on participant needs learning objectives and available time.

Certification:

Participants who complete the course and pass the final assessment will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course Fee:

• Classroom Training: USD 1050 (Includes tuition tea refreshments and lunch. Accommodation and travel not included.)
• Virtual Training: USD 400

Contacts

Monica C. | Training Coordinator

Cell / WhatsApp: +254 712 028 449

Email: dHJhaW5pbmcgfCBwZXJrLWdhZnJpY2EgISBjb20=

Website: perk-gafrica.com

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