Climate and Disaster Risk Management for Planners Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Climate and Disaster Risk Management

ü  Introduction to core concepts of hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and resilience

ü  Overview of global climate change trends and localized environmental impacts

ü  The intersection of sustainable development goals and disaster risk reduction

ü  Establishing institutional frameworks for proactive risk governance

ü  Practical Session: Mapping local historical hazard profiles using participatory vulnerability assessment tools

Module 2: Climate Science, Weather Patterns, and Hazard Identification

ü  Fundamentals of meteorology, climatology, and climate change projections

ü  Identifying slow-onset events versus rapid-onset natural disasters

ü  Analyzing meteorological data to project long-term environmental trends

ü  Assessing hydro-meteorological risks including floods, droughts, and storms

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing regional climate datasets and generating trend visualization graphs

Module 3: Geospatial Tools and GIS for Risk Mapping

ü  Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in disaster management

ü  Data acquisition techniques for spatial analysis and hazard profiling

ü  Layering environmental data, topography, and demographic statistics

ü  Creating dynamic risk matrices and hazard overlay maps

ü  Practical Session: Developing a multi-layer GIS hazard map for a mock municipality

Module 4: Vulnerability and Exposure Assessment in Spatial Planning

ü  Assessing socio-economic and structural vulnerabilities in urban areas

ü  Population displacement tracking and demographic exposure analysis

ü  Evaluating critical infrastructure vulnerability to climate shocks

ü  Conducting gender-sensitive and inclusive vulnerability assessments

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a neighborhood-level exposure scoring and ranking exercise

Module 5: Designing Climate-Resilient Urban and Regional Infrastructure

ü  Principles of climate-proof engineering and resilient urban design

ü  Integrating nature-based solutions and green infrastructure into master plans

ü  Retrofitting existing physical assets to withstand extreme weather events

ü  Sustainable land-use zoning strategies for hazard-prone territories

ü  Practical Session: Redesigning a hypothetical urban layout incorporating flood-resilient zoning principles

Module 6: Policy, Legal, and Institutional Frameworks for Disaster Reduction

ü  Reviewing international agreements including the Sendai Framework and Paris Agreement

ü  National and local policy instruments for climate adaptation

ü  Integrating disaster risk management into municipal development blueprints

ü  Cross-sectoral coordination between local authorities and national agencies

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a policy gap analysis of an existing local land-use master plan

Module 7: Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and Community Preparedness

ü  Components of end-to-end multi-hazard early warning systems

ü  Designing effective communication channels for risk information dissemination

ü  Community-based disaster preparedness and evacuation planning

ü  Simulating emergency response drills and public awareness campaigns

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a standard operating procedure (SOP) and community evacuation protocol

Module 8: Post-Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction, and Build-Back-Better

ü  Damage and loss assessment (DaLA) methodologies following disasters

ü  Formulating comprehensive post-disaster recovery and reconstruction frameworks

ü  Applying the "Build Back Better" principle to infrastructure rehabilitation

ü  Managing long-term psychological and socio-economic recovery in communities

ü  Practical Session: Formulating a post-disaster recovery roadmap and resource allocation matrix

Module 9: Climate Finance, Green Economics, and Project Funding

ü  Overview of global climate finance architecture (GCF, Adaptation Fund, GEF)

ü  Preparing bankable project proposals for climate resilience initiatives

ü  Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in disaster risk reduction investments

ü  Mainstreaming climate budgeting into local government financial plans

ü  Practical Session: Drafting a concept note and budget framework for a climate adaptation project proposal

Module 10: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management in Planning

ü  Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for climate adaptation

ü  Monitoring and evaluating risk reduction project outcomes

ü  Adaptive management techniques for dynamic environmental conditions

ü  Reporting frameworks and sharing best practices across institutions

ü  Practical Session: Developing an M&E framework matrix for a resilience-building program

About Our Trainers

Our training team comprises distinguished experts, senior spatial planners, environmental scientists, and disaster management specialists with extensive international field experience. They bring a wealth of practical knowledge from working with governments, multilateral agencies, and international NGOs, ensuring that participants receive world-class, contextually relevant instruction backed by real-world case studies and cutting-edge methodologies.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training is committed to delivering exceptional capacity-building solutions. We adhere to rigorous quality assurance standards across all programs, ensuring that our curricula remain up-to-date with global industry trends, technological advancements, and professional competency requirements to maximize impact and value for our participants.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  Course Improvement: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Kindly send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments a week before the training starts (at least 5 to 7 days before the Training start date) to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, a week before the training starts.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Pick-up

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202.