Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Deltas course

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Deltas course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Deltas course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Introduction

This short course discusses conceptual frameworks, planning approaches, implementation strategies and governance arrangements to deal with potential flood events and future changes in flood risk.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should attend

Managers with interest in climate change impact on deltas and coastal areas.

Course Objectives

  1. Explain the climate system and the principles of climate change and climate modeling.
  2. Understand the physical basis of the natural and anthropogenic greenhouse effect, including the meaning of the term radiative forcing.
  3. Comprehensively describe impacts of climate change on coastal catchments, coasts and deltas.
  4. Develop a theoretical perspective towards the IPCC climate projections and working group reports, as well as the conceptual understanding of climate adaptation.
  5.  Provide strategic advice on the quantification of physical impacts and economic/environmental risk posed by climate change on coastal areas and deltas.
  6. Provide strategic advice on how to effectively adapt to change on coastal catchments, coasts and deltas.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

1.    Flood risk management:

  •   Protection, prevention and preparedness. Protection is directed at reducing the likelihood of floods.
  •   Prevention involves sustainable spatial planning and infrastructure protection, while preparedness concerns taking organizational measures.

2.    Flood event management:

  •    Emerging approach to understand and analyse flood resilience:
  •    Management of flood events, including preparedness, emergency relief and recovery.
  •    A framework for promoting community resilience will be established.

3.    Adaptive delta management

  •    Developing Adaptation Pathways, which refers to a sequence of adaptation measures and options.
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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