Overview:

This 5-day course provides participants with a solid understanding of climate finance mechanisms and how they can be leveraged to fund water and sanitation projects. With the increasing impacts of climate change on water resources, access to dedicated climate financing has become critical for governments, utilities, NGOs, and private sector actors. The program covers international climate finance institutions, proposal development, investment planning, monitoring frameworks, and project case studies. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills to prepare bankable climate-financed projects that strengthen water security, resilience, and sustainability.

Duration:

5 Days 

Target Audience:

• Government officials in water, environment, and finance sectors

• Water utility managers and project planners

• NGO and donor-funded project staff

• Climate finance advisors and consultants

• Development partners and international organizations

Personal Impact:

• Build confidence in navigating climate finance opportunities

• Develop skills in preparing funding proposals for international climate funds

• Gain expertise in aligning projects with global climate and SDG goals

• Strengthen professional capacity in climate-resilient investment planning

Organizational Impact:

• Increased access to global climate finance resources

• Enhanced capacity to design climate-resilient water and sanitation projects

• Strengthened partnerships with international donors and financiers

• Improved institutional resilience in addressing climate-related water challenges