Climate Change Adaptation

Target Group

·         Government officials

·         Professionals at national and county levels

·         Community based organizations and local communities

·         Non-governmental organizations

·         Development agency staff

Outline

·         Introduction, course overview

·         Climate Change Adaptation

·         Vulnerability Impact Assessment/ Evaluation

·         Identification and selection of adaptation options

·         Linking adaptation and development planning

·         Climate change adaptation initiatives

Objective(s)

To strengthen the capacity of institutions to accurately assess vulnerability and apply more effective adaptation options and adaptive management

Expected Outcome(s)

·         Explain the importance of adaptation in preparing for and coping with climate change.

·         Outline key elements of a vulnerability assessment.

·         Identify adaptation options.

·         Analyse linkages between climate change adaptation and development planning