- TypeTraining or Development Class
- Location Nairobi, Kenya
- Date 10-10-2022 - 14-10-2022
Education/Teaching/Training/Development
Research/Science
Agriculture/Agribusiness
OTHERS
INTRODUCTION
Climate change impacts will affect social and ecological systems in complex and broad-ranging ways as technological, economic, social and ecological changes take place across regions, groups and sectors. Many of these impacts, such as impacts on ecological systems, have cascading effects on social, economic and health outcomes. In order to respond to climate change, more vigorous actions are required to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and to adapt to unavoidable consequences that are increasing vulnerability around the world. This training places local sustainability, its development challenges and local vulnerabilities in the context of climate changes at regional and global levels in order to understand their linkages. It is well recognized that a response strategy to climate change is an additional and new area of sustainable community development, that in addition to many other local priorities like reducing poverty, improving sanitation and safe access to fresh water, health issues and diminishing ecological resiliency.
DURATION
5 days.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1:
Principles and key concepts
Module 2:
Introduction to GIS for Climate change
Module 3:
Impacts of Climate Change and their Assessment
Module 4:
Climate Change Response
Knowledge resources for Climate Change Adaptation
Module 5: Prioritizing Adaptation Responses
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion, and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirements. For further inquiries, please contact us on Email: [email protected] Tel: +254 721 331 808
Certification
Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.