Background
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, disrupting ecosystems, and threatening socio-economic stability. Effective climate risk management requires robust forecasting (climate outlook), impact assessment, and adaptive strategies to enhance resilience. This programme equips participants with the knowledge and tools to analyze climate data, assess risks, and implement proactive management approaches.
Mission
To build capacity in climate prediction, impact evaluation, and risk mitigation by integrating scientific insights with practical solutions for policymakers, businesses, and communities.
Target Groups
- Government agencies (meteorological services, disaster management, planning ministries)
- · Development practitioners (NGOs, UN agencies, climate adaptation projects)
- Private sector (insurance, agriculture, energy, infrastructure)
- Researchers & academics (climate science, environmental studies)
- Community leaders & local planners
Aim
To empower stakeholders with skills in climate forecasting, impact analysis, and risk reduction to support evidence-based decision-making and resilience-building.
Goals
- Enhance understanding of climate prediction tools and their applications.
- Build capacity to conduct climate impact assessments across sectors.
- Develop strategies for integrating climate risks into planning and policy.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will:
- Analyze climate models and seasonal forecasts to generate regionally relevant climate outlooks.
- Apply impact assessment methodologies to assess climate threats to ecosystems, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
- · Utilize risk management frameworks (e.g., IPCC risk guidelines).
- Design early warning systems and adaptive policies tailored to sector-specific climate risks.
- Create tailored climate risk communication products for diverse audiences.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Interpret climate datasets (e.g., seasonal forecasts, projections) to generate localized climate advisories for decision-makers.
- Assess sector-specific climate impacts (e.g., crops, health, infrastructure).
- Co-design climate risk reduction plans with community stakeholders, integrating local knowledge and scientific evidence.
- Communicate climate adaptation strategies to policymakers through evidence-based briefs, data visualizations, or stakeholder workshops.
Content
Unit 1: Climate Outlook, Forecasting, and Projections
Unit 2: Climate Hazards in Africa
Unit 3: Climate Change Impacts in Africa
Unit 4: Climate Attribution Science
Unit 5: Climate Risk Assessment Frameworks
Unit 6: Climate Risk Management