Course Overview

This 5-day training introduces participants to the principles and practices of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) as a nature-based solution to climate change. It focuses on how ecosystems can be conserved, managed, and restored to reduce vulnerability, enhance resilience, and provide sustainable benefits to communities. Participants will engage in practical exercises, case studies, and strategy design to strengthen their capacity in integrating EbA into policies, projects, and development planning.

Course Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

• Environmental and Climate Change Practitioners

• Policy Makers and Government Officials

• Conservation and Natural Resource Managers

• Development and NGO Project Officers

• Community-Based Organizations and Local Leaders

Personal Impact

• Gain knowledge of EbA principles and applications.

• Enhance capacity to design and implement EbA projects.

• Build practical skills in assessing climate risks and ecosystem services.

• Strengthen ability to align EbA approaches with community needs.

• Improve capacity to integrate nature-based solutions into climate strategies.

Organizational Impact

• Strengthened institutional capacity to implement climate-resilient programs.

• Enhanced use of ecosystems in reducing climate risks and disasters.

• Increased access to funding opportunities for EbA initiatives.

• Mainstreaming of ecosystem-based strategies into national policies.

• Improved stakeholder collaboration in sustainable resource management.