By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand climate change science fundamentals and their implications
- Evaluate adaptation and mitigation strategies for diverse contexts and sectors
- Apply tools for climate risk assessment and adaptation planning
- Analyze policy frameworks to support climate resilience at various scales
- Communicate effectively about climate change challenges and solutions to stakeholders
Introduction to Climate Change
- Defining weather, climate, and climate change
- Greenhouse gases and their sources
- Consequences of greenhouse gas concentrations
- Introduction to global warming
Trends and Projections in Climate Change
- Overview of IPCC 6th Assessment Report scenarios
- Current climate trends (rainfall, temperature, greenhouse gas emissions)
- Projections of future climate changes (rainfall, temperature)
Climate Hazards and Natural Disasters
- Understanding natural disasters exacerbated by climate change
Climate Change Impacts on Key Sectors
- Agriculture and food security
- Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Indigenous and marginalized communities
- Case Study: Climate Change and Uganda
Climate Change Adaptation
- Definition and principles of adaptation
- Adaptation strategies and approaches
Climate Change Mitigation
- Definition and principles of mitigation
- Mitigation strategies and technologies
Sectoral Approaches
- Adaptation and mitigation strategies specific to sectors (agriculture, water resources, coastal areas, urban planning, etc.)
- Synergies in adaptation and mitigation
Climate Change Vulnerability
- Importance of vulnerability assessment
- Components of vulnerability (exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capacity)
- Methods for assessing vulnerability (integrated, sector-specific, community-based)
Building Resilience
- Enhancing community and ecosystem resilience
- Resilience frameworks and strategies
- Diversifying livelihoods and financial tools for resilience
Monitoring and Evaluation of Adaptation and Mitigation Projects
- Indicators for Adaptation and Mitigation
- Indicators for Resilience
- Frameworks for Monitoring and Evaluation of Adaptation and Mitigation
- Frameworks for Evaluation of Resilience
- Tracking Progress in Adaptation Efforts
- Tracking Carbon Footprint and Emissions for Mitigation Initiatives
- Conducting Resilience Assessments
Policy Frameworks on Climate Change
- National and international policy frameworks
- Integrating resilience into policies and governance structures
- Mainstreaming climate and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Climate finance mechanisms
This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including the following:
- Government officials and policy makers
- NGO staff and community leaders
- Climate scientists and researchers
- Private sector professionals
- Students and academics interested in climate change
This training course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course employs a mix of methodologies including presentations, group exercises, case studies, and much more. Group work is an essential component of the course. The course is designed to be primarily workshop-based, in which participants can work through tasks and problems that mimic their daily activities. Instructors are there to facilitate the group work, addressing real-world concerns.
At Virgon Africa, we believe in experiential learning. We value active participation in our courses through sharing experiences, ideas and practices.
Participants will be issued with a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
