WEEK 1
WEEK 2
Prof. Daniel Olago, Prof. Gilbert Ouma, Dr. Maggie Opondo
6 hours face-to-face
The course will introduce the Climate Change basics, especially the physical basis, major impacts, related vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation measures. The concept and a definition of “Nature-based Solution” (NbS) is given. Students will understand the criteria to qualify a solution as NbS, its indicators for assessment and evaluation. They will be sensitized to stakeholder engagement in the Science-Policy-Practice Interface (SPPI) and its methods and approaches.
The course is all along illustrated by African and European examples and study cases.
Prof. Daniel Olago, Prof. Gilbert Ouma, Dr. Maggie Opondo
6 hours face-to-face
The course will introduce the definitions and main concepts of “Climate Change Adaptation Pathways”. Students will measure the benefits of the approach for the decision-makers. Under strong uncertainties, they face indeed difficult contexts and need some methodology for adaptation based on intended outcomes.
The course proposes a participatory scenario of planning and modelling and is illustrated by African and European example and study cases.
16hours in groups + presentation the last day
Projects related to Climate Change adaptation are proposed to groups of 4 students. The approach is Problem Based Learning where the groups have to understand the problem, to interact regularly with the stakeholders, to look for complementary knowledge/information/data, and to propose solution(s) with their roadmap, milestones and indicators.
Specific activities will raise the competence and skill awareness such as teamwork, project management, and communication.
Student future study/professional plans will be discuss with the facilitators
Conference Forecast I – July 2nd: CARBON CREDITS
Dr Yvonne MAINGEY, Climate scientist, founder and principal consultant of CaelKlima
Conference Forecast II – July 4th: DROUGHT IN KENYA
James ODUOR, CEO at National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), Kenya
Conference Forecast III – July 8th: SUSTAINABILTY OF LIVESTOCK IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE CONTEXT
Dr Asaah NDAMBI, Senior International Animal Production Specialist, Adjunct lecturer, Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi
Conference Forecast IV – July 11th: GREEN FINANCE
Delphine CLERC-TOURE, Senior Advisor in Climate Finance, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office
Judith MULWA, Environment and climate advisor to UNDP