INTRODUCTION
Climate change is an emerging threat to global public health. Direct impacts resulting include the effects of rising temperatures and more intense heat waves and floods. Warmer temperatures and a more variable climate can impact agricultural production and food availability, the availability of clean water and sanitation, and the transmission of vector and water-borne diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that climate change may already be causing over 150,000 deaths per year and these risks are expected to increase substantially in the future. Increasing awareness of the linkages between climate and health is fundamental to taking protective actions against climate related health risks.
Training course on Climate Change and Human Health will provide participants with the ability to recognize the linkages between climate change and health and provide them with methods and tools to manage the impact of climate change on health. Examples will be drawn, whenever possible, from both developed and developing countries and cases studies will serve as a basis for learning
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Development professionals from NGOs, government departments, donor organizations and agencies tasked with addressing the health challenges posed by climate change, and other organizations, which are beginning to address climate change and human health in their work and need to develop their skills further in this area.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the participants shall be able to:
- Understand the physico-chemical basis of anthropogenic climate change and its dynamics
- Raise awareness of the effects of climate change on health, in order to prompt action for public health measures
- Gain a better understanding of the risks and effects of climate change on health
- Be able to motivate and facilitate both behavioral change and societal support for actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Provide leadership in supporting rapid and comprehensive strategies for mitigation and adaptation that will both improve health and reduce vulnerability.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Introduction to climate and health
- Impact and risk assessment methods and tools
- Extreme Weather and Health
- Climate sensitive diseases
- Public health responses to climate risks
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE AND HEALTH
- Introduction and overview of climate change
- Physico-chemical basis of anthropogenic climate change and its dynamics
- Weather, climate, climate variability and climate change
- Overview of the health impacts of climate change
MODULE 2: IMPACT AND RISK ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TOOLS
- Introduction
- Adaptation to climate change
- Adaptation as climate risk management
- Analyzing the health impacts of weather, climate and climate change
- Modeling the health impacts of climate change
- Estimating the burden of disease from climate change
- Methods and tools for climate risk assessment
- Developing an adaptation plans
MODULE 3: EXTREME WEATHER AND HEALTH
- Temperature related impacts
- Precipitation extremes: heavy rainfall, flooding and drought
- Natural disaster and their trends
- Guidance plans for preparedness and response to extreme weather events
- Case study
- Northern Kenya
- Fiji (South pacific)
- United States
MODULE 4: CLIMATE SENSITIVE DISEASES
- Explain the concept of climate-sensitive diseases
- Describe health outcomes linked to climate effects
- Identify mechanisms linking environmental conditions and health
- Food security and malnutrition
- Global change, air quality and human health
- What makes individuals and populations vulnerable to the effects of climate change?
MODULE 5: PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSES TO CLIMATE RISKS
- Policy responses to address the risks of climate change
- Public health adaptation to the health risks of climate change
- Early warning systems
- Role of the health sector in international climate change negotiations
METHODOLOGY
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by The National Industrial Training Authority.
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and Airport pickup is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Mob: +254 715 077 817, +250789621067
Tel: 020 211 3814
TAILOR- MADE
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our training centre or at a convenient location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814,+250789621067 or mail [email protected] or [email protected]
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date
Send proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]
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