ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Enabling Local Design for Global Impact - Lessons from the Rollout of Islamic Relief’s Global Programmes & MEAL System

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:36:27 +0000

About the Webinar

With the launch of their new Global Programmes & MEAL System (GPMS) Islamic Relief is enabling a “bottom-up” approach to project design led by the local country teams.

In this session, we are excited to welcome Claire Bedwell-Thomas, Global Programme Impact & MEAL Manager at Islamic Relief who will walk us through the GPMS rollout journey and share lessons learnt.

We will see how putting local teams at the very heart of the design and the process led to a system that can be used and leveraged by all stakeholders for understanding and showcasing global impact.

During the one-hour session, Claire will cover:

• The key activities undertaken, from the initial stakeholder consultations to the pilot and the global rollout itself
• The composition of the implementation team, including roles and responsibilities of internal staff and external partners along with required skillsets
• The tools used to implement the new system, including considerations for implementing at a global scale while empowering local staff

There will also be a Q&A session.

• Are you looking for inspiration on designing an information system for your global programs and MEAL?
• Would you like to explore how putting local teams at the very heart of the process can support the design and development of a system that can be leveraged by all stakeholders for impact measurement?
• Would you like to ask questions about the approach and the implementation to get ideas for your own system?

Then, join our Webinar!

Claire Bedwell-Thomas is the Global Programme Impact & MEAL Manager for Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW). She works on enhancing Islamic Relief’s (IR) commitment for results-based programming, increased accountability, and institutionalised learning. She has recently launched IR’s first Global Results Framework and is also leading on the design, implementation and roll out of a Global Programmes & MEAL System (GPMS) in 27 countries worldwide. She liaises with different organisational departments, donors and country offices to ensure quality and accountability is at the core of IRW’s programmes in both humanitarian and development contexts.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-03-19-enabling-local-de...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Executive Course on Crisis Negotiations and Peace Mediation

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:14:34 +0000

In an era of rising conflict, polycrises, and disinformation, this course equips you to lead effectively in high-stakes diplomatic environments by developing the strategic mindset, practical skills, and ethical grounding essential for crisis negotiations and peace mediation.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world case studies, it explores a professional ecosystem defined by agility, trust-building, and adaptive approaches, highlighting the shift from traditional security-driven responses to relational, non-coercive methods. Through interactive modules, you will learn to navigate complex political spaces, engage diverse actors, and foster inclusive dialogue.

Objectives

This executive course will enable you to:

• Apply strategic negotiation techniques in high-pressure diplomatic contexts during armed conflicts, political transitions or peace processes
• Engage effectively in peace mediation processes, understanding the roles of mediators, frameworks for dialogue, and strategies for building inclusive and sustainable agreements
• Analyse ethical dilemmas and decision-making challenges in crisis diplomacy, particularly when navigating competing political, security, and humanitarian imperatives
• Strengthen cross-cultural and multistakeholder negotiation skills to manage power asymmetries, build consensus

Day 1

Building the foundations of peace mediation

• Foundations in conflict resolution and peace mediation
• Mediation practice from ceasefires to peace agreement

Day 2

Negotiating with power holders

• Engaging and transforming armed actors
• Mediation support practices: Instruments, initiatives, outcomes

Day 3

Crisis leadership in practice

• Foundations in crisis diplomacy and hostage negotiations
• Case studies in crisis management and peace mediation: Norway, Switzerland and Oman

Day 4-5

Mastering negotiation under pressure

• Practice exercise in hostage negotiation and peace mediation
• Future skills for negotiators and diplomats

Who is this programme for

This programme is particularly relevant for mid-to senior-level practitioners from various organisations working or aspiring to work as:

• Early career diplomats and members of permanent missions
• Professionals in the fields of humanitarian affairs, security, and international cooperation
• Policy and governance officers and head of programme

To register, click on the application form.

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Free 3-Hour Virtual Project Management Workshop for Young NGO & Development Professionals (0-5 Years Experience)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:10:56 +0000

Free 3-Hour Virtual Project Management Workshop for Young NGO & Development Professionals (0-5 Years Experience) | AFDC Global

Training Overview AFDC Global is pleased to announce a completely free 3-hour virtual batch training workshop on Project Management specially designed for emerging professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors.

This interactive workshop offers young NGO staff with 0-5 years of experience a rare opportunity to build foundational Project Management skills that drive effective project planning, efficient execution, resource optimization, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery of results — all at no cost.

Conducted by lead Project Management Expert and AFDC Director Sachi Satapathy, the session will deliver practical, ready-to-use tools and insights tailored to real-world challenges faced by field-level aid workers, with special relevance to contexts in the Global South.

Only 30 candidates will be selected after review of applications. Priority will be given to aid workers and professionals from the Global South.

Who Should Apply? NGO, humanitarian and development professionals with 0-5 years of experience Program officers, project coordinators, field coordinators, monitoring staff, and young aid workers Professionals working in health, education, livelihoods, WASH, gender, child protection, disaster relief, human rights, or sustainable development Especially encouraged: candidates based in or working with communities in the Global South Prerequisites: Basic understanding of project implementation in NGOs; working proficiency in English.

Key Learning Outcomes Participants will leave the workshop able to:

• Understand the Project Management framework and its role in the full project cycle
• Design simple yet effective project plans, workplans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation tools
• Build stakeholder engagement mechanisms and risk management strategies
• Apply adaptive management practices for better project results in dynamic contexts
• Use Project Management data and tools for stronger reporting, donor compliance, and evidence-based decision-making

The session will include practical examples, interactive exercises, case studies from Global South projects, and Q&A with the expert trainer.

About the Trainer – Sachi Satapathy Sachi Satapathy is Director of AF Development Care (AFDC) and a globally recognised lead Project Management expert with over 19 years of hands-on experience in international development and humanitarian action. He has led 47 high-impact projects across 29 countries (including extensive work in the Global South), partnering with major agencies such as USAID, UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, GIZ/BMZ (Germany), World Vision, UNFPA, and others.

Sachi has trained hundreds of professionals worldwide and is deeply committed to capacity strengthening of young and local aid workers. His practical, field-tested approach makes complex Project Management concepts accessible and immediately applicable.

Why Attend This Workshop?

100% Free – No fees, no hidden costs

Direct learning from one of the sector’s most experienced Project Management practitioners

High-quality, interactive batch format with limited seats for personalised attention

Certificate of Participation from AFDC Global

Immediate skills to strengthen your current role and boost your CV for future opportunities

Priority access for Global South professionals – supporting localisation and inclusive development

How to register

AFDC will select the final 30 participants based on motivation and fit. Email to: [email protected] Subject Line: Application for Free AFDC Project Management Workshop – [Your Full Name/Country Name]

Required documents:

• Updated CV / Resume (PDF)
• Short statement (250–400 words) explaining: Why you are interested in this Project Management training How the skills will benefit your current work and long-term career in the development sector Any relevant experience or specific challenges you face related to project planning, execution, monitoring or management

Include your full name, current position/organisation, country of residence, and time zone. Deadline: Submit by 20 March 2026 (early applications encouraged).

Selected candidates will be notified by email with the exact session timing (adjusted for major time zones), joining link, and pre-reading materials.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity! Build essential Project Management skills, learn from a global expert, and take the next step in your development career — completely free. Only 30 spots available. Apply today!

For more about AFDC Global’s work, previous trainings, and impact, visit: https://afdcglobal.org

AF Development Care (AFDC Global) – Empowering evidence-based impact in humanitarian and development action.

This training is offered as part of AFDC Global’s commitment to capacity strengthening of young professionals, especially from the Global South.

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Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice: Integrating Participation in the Design of M&E Systems

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:15:09 +0000

About the Webinar

This is the second session of the two-webinar series “Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice”.

In the second part, we will look at how M&E structures for tracking activities, defining success, and using information can be co-created with communities, and how activity-level data can support shared decision-making rather than just reporting.

• Are you an M&E practitioner interested in participatory M&E approaches and methods?
• Are you responsible for leading M&E in your organization, or is that a role you would like to take on and you would like your practices to focus on inclusion and community participation?
• Do you want to better understand the challenges you might face and how you can better support the rights holders’ participation?

Then, join our Webinar!

Zeíla Lauletta is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. She has worked with the UN system and international NGOs, leading data-driven evaluations, evidence generation, and participatory monitoring initiatives. Zeíla holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an M&E certification from the ILO International Training Centre.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-04-23-integrating-parti...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice: Elevating Rights Holders' Voices in Participatory M&E

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:13:38 +0000

About the Webinar

This is the first session of the two-webinar series “Participatory M&E from Theory to Practice”. In the first part we will discuss the theory and practices of participatory monitoring and evaluation. The second part will be more practical and will discuss how we can integrate participation in the design of our M&E system.

We will examine the levels of participation and the source of decision-making, power imbalances, and practical ways to support community ownership. We will also look at the ethical and practical risks of participatory processes and how to communicate findings without diluting community voices.

We will cover:

• What is participatory M&E, and what should it be
• The politics of participation
• Centering beneficiaries as decision-makers
• Beyond traditional methods
• Inclusion and safeguarding: protecting communities and staff
• Making participatory findings count: visualization and accountability

There will also be a Q&A session.

• Are you an M&E practitioner interested in participatory M&E approaches and methods?
• Are you responsible for leading M&E in your organization, or is that a role you would like to take on and you would like your practices to focus on inclusion and community participation?
• Do you want to better understand the challenges you might face and how you can better support the rights holders’ participation?

Then, join our Webinar!

Zeíla Lauletta is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. She has worked with the UN system and international NGOs, leading data-driven evaluations, evidence generation, and participatory monitoring initiatives. Zeíla holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an M&E certification from the ILO International Training Centre.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-03-12-elevating-rights-...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Leveraging AI for Peace: Webinar Learning Series

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:55:32 +0000

As the UN enters a new era of AI governance under UN 2.0, the stakes for peace and security have never been higher. Artificial intelligence presents both unprecedented opportunities and profound risks for global stability.

UNSSC is pleased to invite you to the final appointment of our three-part online webinar series, Leveraging AI for Peace, bringing together experts from the United Nations, academia, and the technology and peacebuilding fields to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming conflict prevention.

This series examines how AI is governed within the UN, how it is already being used to strengthen early warning and decision-making, and what ethical safeguards are needed to ensure responsible and conflict-sensitive use.

SAVE THE DATE:

Webinar 3 – The Risks and Ethics of AI in Conflict Prevention

9 March | 15:00–16:00 CET

A conversation on AI-driven risks—bias, misinformation, privacy concerns, and security threats—and what mechanisms are needed to ensure safe and ethical use.

UNSSC invites practitioners, researchers, technologists, policymakers, and civil society actors to join this dialogue on how AI can be harnessed responsibly to support peace, while safeguarding human rights, accountability, and trust.

Confirmed speakers:

• Giacomo Persi Paoli, Head of Security and Technology Programme, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
• Branka Panic, Founder, AI for Peace
• Maude Morrison, Deputy Director for Digital Conflict, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD)

Register in advance at the following link: https://www.unssc.org/events/leveraging-ai-peace-unssc-webinar-learning-se....

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Malaria: Harnessing the power of routine health facility data

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:51:47 +0000

This course aims to equip individuals involved in malaria surveillance, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to analyse, interpret, and use routine malaria data for effective decision-making.

What will you learn

• Interpret malaria surveillance cascades;
• Analyse core malaria indicators;
• Interpret trends in malaria incidence, case management, and preventative interventions;
• Use routine malaria data to inform decision-making;
• Identify data quality issues in routine malaria data; and
• Recommend corrective actions to address malaria data quality issues.

Prerequisite knowledge

Prior familiarity with Ministry of Health malaria program goals and interventions, familiarity with routine disease surveillance systems and basic analytical skills are recommended for successful completion of this course.

Who this course is for

• Health facility and sub-national level malaria program staff involved in the analysis of malaria data and/or efforts to improve data quality
• Staff of partner organizations, research institutions and other government entities involved in health system strengthening and supporting health facilities and malaria programs at subnational levels

About this Course

Number of modules: 5

Approximate course duration: 10.5 hours

Languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese

Learning modality: online self-paced

Additional learning resources are available to download, such as

1) Malaria Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation Manual,

2) Malaria Surveillance Assessment Toolkit and

3) Standardized District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) malaria modules.

Assessment & Awards

You will receive a World Health Organization Academy Award of Completion after completing all the learning activities in this course. The award will be saved in your ‘My Achievements’ space and can be downloaded and shared.

Other information

Produced by: The content of this course was developed and validated by the WHO Global Malaria Programme (GMP) (now Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases Department (MNT).

Supported by: Financial support to produce this course was provided by the Global Fund.

Conflict of interest: All experts declared no conflicts of interest. WHO found no actual or perceived conflicts related to this course.

Register to start learning

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Human rights at borders: Advocacy strategies in hostile contexts and countering anti-migrant narratives

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:01:20 +0000

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is inviting applications for a training course for human rights defenders from migrant-led and grassroots organisations working on human rights advocacy at borders.

The course is open to human rights defenders working in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo***, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye.

*All references to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text should be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244.

What

The objective of the three-day training course is to strengthen the capacity of HRDs to adapt their advocacy strategies and enhance their ability to counter harsh anti-migration narratives, while also prioritizing their own mental health, essential for both personal and professional sustainability. This event will provide a vital space for reflection, empowerment and well-being for HRDs, who have played and will continue to play, a crucial role in promoting the human rights of migrants through advocacy work.

Topics addressed during the training include:

• Strengthening advocacy skills of HRDs through strategic messaging, policy engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
• Countering anti-migration narratives by developing rights-based messaging, identifying hate speech and shifting public discourse.
• Protecting mental well-being while working in hostile contexts, by addressing burn-out and stress, and by fostering self-care practices and peer-support.

How

The training is based on interactive learning methods and requires all trainees' full-time presence and a high level of active participation. Applicants should consider that if their application is accepted, they cannot carry out their other work-related activities during the training sessions. The course is conducted in English by experienced trainers with proven gender and cultural sensitivity. ODIHR covers training materials, travel costs and accommodation.

Who

Twenty-five participants will be selected in a competitive process according to the following criteria:

• Working in one of the following OSCE participating States: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye. Citizenship of the applicant is not decisive
• Working for a migrant-led organisation and/or a grassroots organisation focused on human rights at borders
• Proven experience and high motivation to carry out human rights-related activities in the migration and refugee context
• Proven experience working on advocacy or communication on human rights at borders or the rights of migrants and refugees in general
• Priority will be given to applicants with proven experience of working in hostile environments, analysing human rights implications of hate speech or countering anti-migrant narratives
• Relevance of the training for applicants’ current and potential future human rights activities in the region and readiness to put the obtained knowledge into practice
• Ability to actively participate in English
• Availability to attend the training for its full duration and readiness to set aside other work activities during the three days

ODIHR recognizes as a human rights defender any person promoting and striving for the realization of human rights regardless of profession, age or other status. Human rights defenders carry out their human rights activities individually or jointly with others as part of an informal group or as a non-governmental organization and act in a voluntary capacity or professionally. The key characteristic that defines human rights defenders is not who they are, but what they do and the principles they stand for.

Migrant-led organisations are defined as organisations established and managed by individuals with direct lived experience of migration, including refugees and asylum seekers. Participants do not need to have a migrant background themselves, but must be employed by or actively working with migrant-led organisations. Grassroots organisations are defined as community-based, bottom-up initiatives that operate locally to support migrants and promote human rights at borders. Participants must be actively engaged in the organisation’s work on migration or border-related human rights issues. The rationale for selecting representatives from these organisations is that they have generally been under-represented in previous training courses, and as migrant-led or grassroots initiatives working at borders, they face distinctive challenges compared to other organisations, including limited access to resources, hostile contexts and restrictive policies.

Applicants should fill in this application form and upload their CV (PDF or DOC) by 8 March 2026**.** ODIHR will strive to ensure a geographical and gender balance among participants. Candidates will be informed of the selection process outcome by 18 March2026.

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Culture-Sensitivity in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:57:59 +0000

It is agreed that emergencies, rehabilitation and peacebuilding programmes need to be embedded in local cultures. Cultural attributes such as gender, identity or decision-making process and local structures are influenced directly by conflict. Their relevance and modifications need to be mainstreamed in culture-sensitive programming. Culture sensitivity requires knowledge, skills and competences as well as an attitude towards others. Those issues are even more crucial when working in turbulent and violent environments. Is violence creating a new culture, modifying perceptions, values, and attitudes? How should we take into account those changes in our programmes?

This module explores core issues related to culture, communication, trust building and culture sensitivity when working in turbulent and violent environments. Understanding local culture but also local ways and knowledge to respond to conflicts is essential in project management.

How to register

You can register using the registration form in this link. If you have questions, please send them to Arda Inceoglu at [email protected].

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Forced Migration, Protection, and Humanitarianism

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:56:37 +0000

This module explores the experience of refugees and other forced migrants
displaced by conflict. It examines the causes of contemporary forced migration in
order to understand the implications of different causes for the nature of migration
flows and the corresponding humanitarian response. It critically evaluates the
international and regional normative frameworks for the protection of forced migrants,
considering different migrant categories: refugees, internally displaced persons,
stateless persons, and victims of human trafficking. The module considers the
practical dilemmas in protecting the rights of forced migrants.

How to register

You can register using this link. If you have questions please contact Arda Inceoglu at: [email protected]..

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Post-Conflict Stabilisation and Recovery

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:54:17 +0000

This course delves into the multidimensional aspects of post-conflict stabilisation and recovery, emphasising governance restoration, rule of law, and justice processes. Participants explore cross-cutting principles of stabilisation, programming tools, and critical frameworks like human rights and human security approaches. Through interactive learning, they assess actor roles, risks, and develop innovative recovery strategies suitable for complex post-conflict settings.

Designed for full-time professionals, this 11-week course is structured to balance in-depth learning with flexible scheduling. The course begins with 2 reading weeks to build foundational knowledge, followed by 6 interactive, staff-led weeks that focus on peer-led discussions and practical applications. During these interactive weeks, participants will engage in two one-hour “Expert Corner” webinars and, on alternate weeks, a one-hour “Virtual Coffee” session for informal networking and discussion.

How to register

You can register using this link. If you have questions, please contact Arda Inceoglu at: [email protected]

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Institutional Strengthening and Climate Finance Readiness for GCF Direct Access Entities Face-to-Face training course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:50:29 +0000

COURSE OVERVIEW
Direct Access Entities (DAEs) are central to enabling countries to access Green Climate Fund (GCF) resources directly and strengthen national ownership of climate finance. Yet, many DAEs, both accredited and candidate, still face practical challenges in translating institutional intent into credible, implementable readiness requests and high-quality climate finance pipelines.

This four-day, practice-oriented training course is designed to strengthen the institutional readiness and applied climate finance capacity of DAEs, enabling them to effectively access, manage, and report on GCF resources. The course provides a structured learning journey from foundational understanding of climate finance and the GCF ecosystem to practical skills for identifying institutional gaps and preparing readiness-oriented outputs.

The course focuses on the practical requirements for working effectively with the GCF, including fiduciary standards, environmental and social safeguards (ESS), responsiveness, results-based planning (logframes, deliverables, indicators), budgeting logic, among others.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the climate finance landscape and the role of the GCF, including key actors, financing instruments, and channels.
• Navigate the GCF architecture, its investment criteria, and specific roles and responsibilities of DAEs within the GCF ecosystem.
• Conduct institutional gap analysis against GCF Fiduciary Standards and Environmental & Social Safeguards (ESS) and formulate action plans to close them.
• Develop readiness packages and project pipelines aligned with national climate priorities (NDCs/NAPs) and GCF investment criteria.
• Apply project management, financial, procurement procedures, monitoring and reporting required for GCF-funded projects.
• Integrate cross-cutting considerations such as gender responsiveness and social inclusion, and engagement with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) where relevant into readiness design and documentation.

COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1: Climate Finance Foundations and Institutional Gaps

• Climate finance landscape and architecture
• Climate finance sources and instruments
• MRV of climate finance
• Institutional readiness for DAE
• Exercise: Mapping of institutional gap and needs

Module 2: GCF Fundamentals and Project logic

• GCF architecture, programming approach, and investment criteria
• Navigating the GCF Online Accreditation System (OAS).
• Accreditation requirements: fiduciary standards, ESS, and gender integration
• Guidance for accessing GCF funding and the structure of the concept note
• Exercise: Drafting a simple Concept Note/Theory of Change

Module 3: DAE Pathways and Institutional Strengthening

• How the DAE Window works - first steps and access routes
• Action plan for institutional readiness
• Coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Risk management: identifying key project risks and mitigation measures
• Logframe design: outputs, indicators, assumptions/risks, and means of verification
• Case study: Lessons from a successful DAE (what worked, what to avoid)

Module 4: Project Management and Implementation

• Implementation basics and common bottlenecks
• Legal and operational requirements (e.g., agreements, conditions, reporting expectations)
• Procurement, financial management, and disbursement basics for GCF-funded activities
• Exercise: Draft implementation readiness plan
• Proposal clinic: peer review and coached feedback from a GCF expert

COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course applies a practical, adult-learning approach designed to help participants translate concepts into usable outputs. Each module follows a learn–apply–review cycle, combining short technical inputs with structured exercises, guided templates, and facilitated feedback.

To ensure practical application, the course utilizes:

• Interactive mini lectures to introduce essential concepts, followed by Q&A.
• Hands-on group activities using step-by-step templates and guided tools.
• Peer-to-peer learning to exchange experiences, challenges, and solutions across institutions.
• Case studies from accredited DAEs and practitioners to highlight common pitfalls and success factors.
• Coached expert feedback from facilitators/resource persons to strengthen outputs and provide practical next steps.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Accredited and candidate Direct Access Entities (DAEs)
• National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Focal Points
• Readiness delivery partners and relevant national institutions supporting GCF access

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Integrated Flood Risk Management in a Changing Climate Face-to-Face training course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:48:50 +0000

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Integrated Flood Risk Management (IFRM) in the context of climate change. It combines conceptual foundations with practical tools to assess flood hazards and risks. Crucially, this edition now includes specialized tracks on Engineering Flood Mitigation to explore physical interventions that reduce flood impacts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Strengthen understanding of flood risk dynamics
  Enhance participants’ knowledge of flood hazards, exposure, and vulnerability in the context of changing climatic conditions and human-induced factors.
• Promote integrated engineering and management approaches
  Build capacity to apply holistic strategies that combine structural engineering mitigation with non-structural measures.
• Bridge theory and practice in flood management
  Link theoretical frameworks with hands-on exercises in flood infrastructure design and risk assessment.
• Introduce innovative solutions for flood challenges
  Expose participants to emerging and innovative approaches that address complex flood risks and reduce social, economic, and environmental impacts.
• Enhance planning and implementation capacity
  Support participants in designing and implementing context-specific flood risk management solutions that contribute to long-term resilience and sustainability.

COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1 Introduction to Integrated Flood Risk Management

Session 1.1 What is integrated flood risk management?
Session 1.2 Overview of Climate Change and Extreme Events
Session 1.3 Climate Change and its impact on impending floods
Session 1.4 Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and flood management

Module 2: Engineering Mitigation & Integrated Planning

Session 2.1 Flood hazards and risk assessment
Session 2.2 Climate-Related Loss and Damage Estimation within Climate Risk Management
Session 2.3 Engineering Flood Mitigation Structural Measures & Design
Session 2.4 Urban drainage and hydraulic engineering
Session 2.5 Early Warning System and Impact-based Forecasting
Session 2.6 Nature-based solutions for flood mitigation (Green Infrastructure)

Module 3 Crosscutting Issues

Session 3.1 Gender issues in flood risks prevention and management
Session 3.2 Flood-Poverty Risk Nexus: Understanding the multi-level socio-economic impact.
Session 3.3 Media and its role in flood risk management

COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course follows a participatory and practice-oriented methodology. Learning is structured around real-world case studies, now featuring engineering design workshops where participants evaluate the effectiveness of various structural mitigation options against climate-induced flood scenarios.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The course is designed for government officials, UN and affiliated staff, development practitioners, planners, engineers, and technical professionals involved in flood risk management, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and water resources management at national and sub-national levels.

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Forecast and Warning System Hybrid Training Course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:47:26 +0000

COURSE SCHEDULE
Training Course Period: 24 August - 4 Sep 2026

Online Phase: 24 - 29 August 2026
Face to Face Phase: 31 August - 4 September 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course builds professional capacity to design, operate, and strengthen people-centred, multi-hazard end-to-end early warning systems for hydro-meteorological and geological hazards under changing climate conditions. Drawing on ADPC and AIT’s extensive regional experience, the course integrates risk assessment, impact-based forecasting, communication, and community engagement. Through practical exercises, case studies, and innovative technologies, participants gain applied skills to translate scientific information into actionable warnings, institutionalize early warning systems, and enhance preparedness, response, and resilience across diverse governance and community contexts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the course is to strengthen the capacities of participating professionals and institutions to effectively develop and apply skills in the design and management of multi-hazard, end-to-end early warning system processes, with the aim of reducing and mitigating the impacts of hydro-meteorological and geological hazard events. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and design multi-hazard, end-to-end early warning systems to support disaster risk reduction.
• Integrate scientific, technical, and impact-based forecasting inputs into effective early warning dissemination and communication systems.
• Formulate strategies to institutionalize early warning systems across the disaster risk management cycle, including development planning, preparedness, and emergency response.
• Design and apply risk communication strategies supported by appropriate communication technologies.
• Interpret, translate, and tailor scientific information products into user-friendly early warning messages that trigger timely and appropriate responses from at-risk communities.
• Design and implement people-centered, community-based early warning systems that contribute meaningfully to risk reduction and risk management processes.
• Assess, strengthen, and introduce public awareness, education, and training programmes to enhance the effectiveness of community-based early warning systems.
• Apply emerging, next-generation climate prediction and forecasting technologies to anticipate and manage disaster risks associated with climate change and climate variability.

COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1: Introduction to Multi-hazard Early Warning System

• Overview of basic terminology and concepts in Disaster Risk Management
• Definitions and key components of a Multi-hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS)
• The role of national meteorological and hydrological services and national disaster management organizations
• Users’ identification and analysis
• Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative of the UN Secretary General

Module 2: Effective MHEWS

• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Data collection, monitoring and forecasting
• Communication and dissemination
• Warning response
• Monitoring and review

Module 3: Impact-based forecasting and warning services

• Principles of impact-based forecasting and warning
• How can IBFWS add value?
• Measuring the value of IBFWS: Suggestions for metrics and methods
• Using evidence of the value and benefits of IBFWS.
• Developing foundational competencies for forecasters and advisors
• Developing competencies in IBFWS within NMHS and partner organization personnel
• Community-based training and training for partners through engagement
• Learning practices

Module 4. Practical checklists evaluating multi-hazard early warning systems: WMO Guideline• How to use this checklist

• The checklist for: Disaster risk knowledge
• The checklist for: Detection, monitoring, analysis, and forecasting of the hazards and possible consequences.
• The checklist for: Warning dissemination and communication
• The checklist for: Preparedness and response capabilities

Module 5. Technology and Innovation in MHEWS

• Latest technologies and innovations for MHEWS
• Use of remote sensing for the detection and monitoring of hazards
• Use of AI and machine learning in MHEWS
• Mobile and web-based applications

Module 6. Case studies and practical exercise

COURSE METHODOLOGIES
An interdisciplinary team of experienced practitioners and subject-matter experts delivers a balanced and practice-oriented learning approach, combining theoretical foundations with hands-on applications. The course employs diverse pedagogical methods, including interactive and participatory lectures, practical exercises, group discussions, case studies, sector-specific examples, worksheets, classroom activities, individual and group assignments and presentations, applied use of tools, instructional games, and guided site visits.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS
This course is designed for disaster risk management and development professionals, including officials from national and sub-national governments, extension services, defense forces, emergency responders, staff of training and public administration institutes, national and international NGOs, the IFRC/ICRC, UN agencies, and the private sector. The curriculum is particularly suited for participants with substantive roles in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and disaster risk management policy and planning. While prior exposure to early warning systems is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite for participation.

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction hybrid training course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:45:56 +0000

COURSE SCHEDULE
Training Course Period: 18-29 May 2026

Online Phase: 18-24 May 2026
Face to Face Phase: 26-29 May 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW
Disasters affect everyone, but their impacts are uneven, with women, persons with disabilities, children, Indigenous peoples, and other marginalized groups facing greater risks across disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Despite global commitments, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) remain insufficiently integrated into disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies and practice.

ADPC will deliver the 7th Training Course on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction (GEDRR-7) to equip policymakers and practitioners with practical tools to mainstream GESI into DRR and climate adaptation efforts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this training are as follows:

• Enhance understanding of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in disaster risk reduction (DRR), including how gender, disability, and social inequalities intersect with disaster risks, vulnerabilities, and resilience-building strategies.
• Promote inclusive DRR policies and practices by equipping participants with practical tools and frameworks to integrate GESI principles into DRR planning, policy formulation, and budgeting processes.
• Strengthen leadership and participation by empowering women, girls, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups as decision-makers and agents of change in locally led adaptation and resilience initiatives.
• Build practical skills through hands-on application of gender analysis, disability inclusion frameworks, GESI checklists, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools to assess and track progress in GESI-responsive DRR.
• Foster collaboration among government officials, policymakers, humanitarian actors, civil society organizations, and researchers to support a coordinated and inclusive approach to DRR and climate adaptation.

COURSE CONTENTS
A brief description of the content of the training is as follows:

Module 1 - 4: Gender in DRR, online self-paced modules that equip participants with the knowledge and tools to integrate gender perspectives into DRR policies and practices through four key modules:

Module 5: Revisiting e-learning course (module 1 to module 4): Gender in DRR
Learning objectives:

This module bridges the online learning experience and the in-person sessions, ensuring a solid foundation for deeper discussions in subsequent modules.

• Summarize key concepts and insights from the e-learning course, reinforcing foundational knowledge of gender in DRR.
• Reflect on personal and professional learnings from the e-learning course and identify areas for deeper exploration.
• Engage in peer discussions and Q&A sessions to clarify concepts, share experiences, and enhance understanding through collective learning.
• Establish a connection between theoretical knowledge and practical applications for integrating gender considerations into DRR strategies.

Session 1: Summary of the e-learning course and transitioning to module 5 (face to face)
Session 2: Participants sharing their key learnings and Q & A for clarification

Module 6: International, Regional, and National Policy and Legal Frameworks for GESI and DRR
Learning objectives:

• Understanding global commitments and frameworks integrating gender and social inclusion in DRR and climate resilience through the following frameworks
• Global DDR/CCA Commitments
• The United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (1992)
• The Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015)
• The Sendai Framework (2015- 2030)
• The Paris Agreement (2015)
• Gender/Inclusion Commitments
• The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979)
• The Beijing Platform for Action from the Fourth World Conference on Women (1995)
• Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)
• The Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030)
• Examine national commitments and policies on GESI-responsive DRR and CR

Session 1: Key Gender and CBA/DRR Frameworks in international and national policies.
Session 2: Understanding the GESI gaps in the frameworks: Group discussion on ‘GESI in the implementation of global disaster risk reduction policy.’

Module 7: Overview of Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, Intersectionality and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Adaptation
Learning Objectives:

• Analyze and assess the different impacts of climate hazards on marginalized and vulnerable groups, including women, persons with disabilities, and indigenous communities, regarding equitable resilience strategies
• Explore and identify the intersection of social and gender inequalities with climate-related risks and vulnerabilities, highlighting systemic disparities. Recognize and advocate for women, girls, and marginalized groups and individuals as agents of change in locally led adaptation and empower their leadership and decision-making roles in resilience-building efforts
• Understand the principles of GESI, focusing on disability inclusion and how to integrate policies and strategies into DRR adaptation, planning, and budgeting.

Session 1: Understanding root Causes of vulnerability and gender differentiated impact of climate hazards. Introduction to disability related framework.

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) (2006)
• Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030)
• WHO’s Disability-Inclusive Health Guidelines for Emergencies

Session 2: Strengthening Women and girls’ participation and leadership roles in Climate Adaptation and DRR
Session 3: Disability-inclusive DRR and climate adaptation planning & budgeting for inclusive resilience strategies

Module 8: GESI Mainstreaming Tool, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Financing of Gender Integration in Climate and Disaster Context Frameworks.
Learning objective:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of tools, gender-responsive budgeting, and climate finance strategies.
• Gain insights into applying gender-sensitive indicators and develop a monitoring & evaluation (M&E) framework for tracking progress and outcomes.
• Conduct gender analysis (GA) to inform DRR policies and interventions.

Session 1: Overview of Tools and Frameworks for Addressing GESI in DRR.
Session 2: Conducting Gender Analysis (GA) for DRR Programs with hands-on application through fieldwork or role-playing.

Module 9: GESI and DRR, shock-responsive social protection, and early warning system.
Learning objective:

• Developing GESI-responsive DRR project plans and design Gender Action Plans (GAPs)
• Understanding key components of GAPs and their integration into DRR interventions
• Presenting and refining action plans through peer and expert feedback

Session 1: Understanding the GESI-responsive project planning and GAP components
Session 2: Presentation of the GESI-action plan and feedback

Module 10: GESI-responsive project planning and design of Gender Action Plan (GAP)
Learning Objectives:

• Understand the intersection of GESI principles with DRR strategies, shock-responsive social protection, and early warning systems.
• Develop skills to analyze and address vulnerabilities from a gender perspective using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Formulate inclusive strategies that enhance community resilience to climate and disaster risks.

Session 1: Understanding Climate and Disaster Risks and Vulnerabilities in the GMS from a gender perspective.
Session 2: GESI Analysis in climate and disaster context: Tools and methodologies for gender and risk assessment using satellite imagery and sensor data to create detailed maps highlighting areas susceptible to disasters, aiding in urban planning and resource allocation.
Session 3: Vulnerability Analysis by evaluating factors like population density, infrastructure robustness, and historical disaster data to assess community vulnerability, informing targeted mitigation strategies.

Module 11: Artificial Intelligence for GESI and DRR
Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of AI in enhancing DRR strategies.
• Recognize the importance of integrating GESI principles into AI applications within the DRR context.
• Develop skills to critique, design, and implement inclusive AI-driven DRR initiatives.

Session 1: Integrating GESI Principles into AI Applications in DRR initiatives.
Session 2: Ethical Considerations and Challenges of Implementing AI in DRR.

COURSE METHODOLOGY
The course adopts a hybrid, participatory, and practice-oriented methodology, combining online self-paced learning with intensive face-to-face sessions. It integrates expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, group work, case studies, and hands-on exercises, including gender analysis, tool application, and action plan development. Peer learning, reflection, and practical assignments are emphasized to support the application of GESI principles in real DRR and climate adaptation contexts.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• DRR Practitioners
• Humanitarian Workers
• Social Inclusion Specialists
• NGO/Community Development Staff

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Disaster Resilience Leadership Face-to-Face Training Course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:43:51 +0000

BACKGROUND/ RATIONAL
Regardless of the magnitude and scale, when disasters occur, it is always the community that takes the brunt of the impact. How communities prepare, respond, and recover from disasters is very much influenced by their leaders and how these leaders can mobilize resources. This is the very reason why in a crisis, good leaders emerge. Inversely, good leaders make the best out of a crisis.

Leaders therefore are at the forefront of dealing with the impact of disasters that arise from natural or man-made hazards. Several studies have shown that leadership promotes disaster resilience. For instance, leaders play critical roles – by creating social bonds between a community’s members and their trust in societal institutions, by putting in place the basic preparedness, response and recovery mechanisms to disasters, by ensuring that potential responders are trained and all potential crisis management actors exercise on a regular basis, etc. These leaders are also sometimes known as “resilient point person”.

It is in this context that the Mobilization of Resource and Leadership Enhancement Course is proposed to be undertaken.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Assess their resource generation and mobilization capacity;
• Describe the government’s planning and budgeting process;
• Discuss the concepts and principles of resource generation and mobilization for community resilience
• Describe the processes and requirements needed for effective resource generation and mobilization from the private sector; civil society organizations (CSOs); and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• List different resource generation strategies and approaches

COURSE CONTENTS
To realize the above objectives, the course shall have the following key sessions:

Session 1: Resource Generation and Mobilization for Community Resilience: Key Concepts and Principles
This provides and introduction of key leadership concepts and principles to be developed necessary to achieve community resilience in the face of hazards and disasters.

Session 2: Government Planning Management and Budgeting Process: Key Requirements and Considerations
This session looks in the government planning and budgeting process and requirements. In this session participants will be provided with important information necessary for them to be able to effectively access government financial support and resources.

Session 3: Generating and Mobilizing Resources Effectively from the Private Sector; Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
One of the key challenges in generating resources for community betterment apart from the dearth of knowledge and skills in resource generation strategies is the knowledge of what institutions can one go to and their requirements to be able to access the needed resources. This session provides a response to such challenge. Apart from the learnings that can be acquired from the session, the output will be an initial directory or database of resource institutions these leaders can access. This very same directory is something that they would continually update as they go on with their governance function.

Session 4: Resource Generation and Mobilization Strategies
This session provides the participants with other resource generation and mobilization approaches beyond the technical proposal preparation and more common solicitation and donations. While insights will be provided on these particular strategies and how they can be done more effectively, other strategies and approaches shall be introduced.

Session 5: Budget Management for Disaster Management and personnel management in the Disaster Management Network, which comes from many organizations.
This session provides the participant with advice on budget allocations to strengthen disaster management plans and personnel management strategies, which come from many organizations that must work together in the event of an emergency or disaster. How can we build partnerships? and arranging people in the right line of work and chain of command

Session 6: Effective Negotiation Skills
This session is more about “sealing the deal” or “making the pitch” to be able to convince resource institutions to support the leaders’ community resilience initiatives. In this session, various negotiation pitfalls shall be touched while required skills to succeed shall be covered.

COURSE METHODOLOGY
It will be more effective to conduct this session face-to-face to facilitate learning interaction between the resource and the participants and among the participants.

In delivering the sessions, participatory lectures and discussions will be key approach that will be used supported by experiencing sharing and short group work and presentations. The principle of adult learning shall be applied throughout the course.

After the course, coaching and mentoring shall be provided to the attendees on a voluntary basis. Meaning, only participants who expressed the need technical assistance or support will engage. Appropriate schedules and arrangements can be made for mutual benefit and convenience.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Senior Managers and Policymakers
• Heads of Government Departments
• Directors of disaster management organizations

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Inclusion of Water- Energy-Food- Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus under Changing Climate in Sectoral Planning Face-to-Face Training Course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:42:43 +0000

Course Overview
This course explores the interconnected nature of critical infrastructure systems and their role in amplifying the fiscal and economic impacts of disasters. Participants will learn how disruptions in key sectors, such as energy, transport, water, and communications, can trigger cascading effects on public finances and economic stability. The training provides analytical tools and frameworks to assess these risks and develop strategies for strengthening infrastructure resilience and fiscal preparedness.

Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Analyze Interdependencies: Identify and map the critical linkages between Water, Energy, Food, and Ecosystems (WEFE) and how they rely on core infrastructure (transport, communications).
• Assess Cascading Risks: Evaluate how climate-induced disruptions in one sector (e.g., energy failure) trigger domino effects across other sectors and escalate financial losses.
• Quantify Fiscal Impact: Utilize analytical frameworks to estimate the potential shock of infrastructure failure on national budgets and economic stability.
• Integrate Nexus Thinking: Move beyond siloed sectoral planning to develop integrated strategies that account for climate change and ecosystem services.
• Develop Resilience Strategies: Formulate actionable policy recommendations and Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) strategies to strengthen infrastructure and fiscal preparedness.

Course Contents
Module 1 – Foundations of WEFE Nexus under a Changing Climate

• Climate change as a systemic and cascading risk
• Cross-sectoral impacts on water, energy, food, and ecosystems
• Conceptual foundations and evolution of the WEFE Nexus
• WEFE Nexus compared to traditional sectoral and IWRM approaches
• Global and regional WEFE frameworks and experiences

Module 2 – Operationalizing WEFE Nexus in Sectoral Planning

• Entry points for WEFE integration in sectoral and development planning
• Tools and methods for WEFE analysis and systems mapping
• Climate stress-testing and scenario-based planning
• Climate-smart and integrated WEFE solutions
• Applied group exercise on WEFE system analysis

Module 3 – Governance, Policy Coherence, and Financing

• Policy coherence and institutional coordination challenges
• Governance frameworks for WEFE implementation
• Inclusive and multi-stakeholder engagement
• Financing WEFE-based climate resilience
• Disaster risk financing, climate finance, and nature-based solutions

Module 4 – Applied Planning and Resilience Roadmapping

• Translating WEFE analysis into programmes and projects
• Avoiding maladaptation and managing trade-offs
• Group capstone: development of a WEFE-informed resilience roadmap
• Group presentations and peer review
• Key lessons, reflection, and way forward

Course Methodologies
This course employs a participatory, adult-learning approach to ensure concepts are practical and applicable.

• Interactive Lectures: Expert-led sessions introducing key concepts, frameworks, and global best practices.
• Case Study Analysis: Deep dives into real-world examples (both failures and success stories) of nexus planning and disaster response.
• Simulation Exercises: The Cascading Failure Simulation: A tabletop exercise where participants must manage a simulated disaster that starts in one sector (e.g., a flood hitting a power plant) and respond to the cascading effects on water supply, transport, and the national budget.
• Peer-to-Peer Learning: Facilitated discussions where government officials, insurers, and development practitioners share challenges and solutions from their respective sectors.
• Group Projects: Participants will work in multi-disciplinary teams to apply the "Nexus Lens" to a hypothetical national development plan.

Target Participants

• Government Officials from Key "Nexus" Ministries
• Disaster Management & Climate Change Practitioners
• Development Partners & Donors
• Private Sector & Technical Experts

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact ApibarlBunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Climate Data Analysis Hybrid Training Course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:41:00 +0000

COURSE SCHEDULE
Training Course Period: 12-23 October 2026

Online Phase: 12-17 October 2026
Face to Face Phase: 19-23 October 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course strengthens participants’ technical and analytical capacity to work effectively with climate data for informed decision-making. It combines theoretical foundations of climate science with hands-on training in climate data collection, management, analysis, and visualization. Participants gain practical skills in using climate datasets, models, and tools to assess trends, extremes, and future scenarios. Emphasis is placed on applying climate data insights to climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and environmental planning and management across sectors.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to enhance participants’ technical and analytical capacity to effectively work with climate data for informed decision-making. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of different climate data types, sources, formats, and the critical importance of data quality. The course strengthens skills in climate data collection, management, and storage to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and usability. Participants will gain practical exposure to statistical methods, trend analysis, and climate modeling techniques, enabling them to interpret analytical results accurately. Emphasis is placed on applying climate data insights to climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and broader environmental planning and management contexts.

COURSE CONTENTS
THEORY

Unit 1: What is Climate?

1.1 Climate and Weather
1.2 Why Climate Matters
1.3 Energy: Warming and Cooling Earth and the Atmosphere
1.4 Energy, Temperature, and Heat
1.5 Hydrological Cycle
1.6 Climate Statistics
1.7 Utilization of Weather Satellites

Unit 2: Basic General Circulation of Atmosphere and Ocean

2.1 General Circulation of the Atmosphere
2.2 The General Circulation and Precipitation Patterns
2.3 Global Wind Patterns and Surface Ocean Currents
2.4 El Nino, La Nina, and the Southern Oscillation
2.5 Other Significant Oscillation and Annual Mode

Unit 3: Air-Sea-Land-Climate Interactions

3.1 Air–Sea Interaction
3.2 Tropical Cyclones
3.3 Important Factors Affecting Land-Climate
3.4 Climate Classification
3.5 Climate Zones
3.6 Koppen-Geiger Climate Subdivisions

Unit 4: Climate Change

4.1 Past Climate Observations
4.2 Mechanisms of Climate Change
4.3 Current Climate Change
4.4 Understanding Recent Climate Change
4.5 Predicting Future Climate

Unit 5: Brief Introduction Mathematical Modelling of the Ocean and Atmosphere

5.1 Laboratory Models
5.2 Mathematical Model
5.3 Basic Concepts of Atmospheric and Climate General Circulation Models
5.4 Data Assimilation
5.5 Global Ocean Models
5.6 Regional Climate Models and Downscaling

Unit 6 What are Climate Model Phases and Scenarios?

6.1 The Models
6.2 Scenario Process for AR5
6.3 What are RCPs?
6.4 From Narratives to Scenarios

HAND-ON

Unit 1 Data Used in Climate and Weather Studies

1.1 Historical and Current Data
1.2 Forecasts and Projections
1.3 Reanalysis Data
1.4 Sectoral Information Needs
1.5 Some Important Climate Indices
1.6 Online Climate Data & Data Exploration Tools

Unit 2 Copernicus Climate Data Store (CDS)

2.1 Where to get Climate Data?
2.2 Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)
2.3 The Climate Data Store (CDS)
2.4 Data Format
2.5 ncdump & ncview

Unit 3 Introduction to Basic Linux

3.1 Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
3.2 How to enable WSL on Windows 10
3.3 Basic Linux Structure & Command
3.4 Download Forecast Data
3.5 Tutorial 1

Unit 4 Introduction to Climate Data Operator (CDO)

4.1 Attributes of the Data
4.2 Data Analysis and Visualization
4.3 Basic Commands
4.4 Create Sub-Set of an Area
4.5 Arithmetic with a Constant

Unit 5 GrADS – Grid Analysis and Display System

5.1 What is GrADS?
5.2 The Data and Descriptor (.CTL) Files
5.3 Running 2.3 GrADS (initiation session)
5.4 Examples and Basic Exercises
5.5 More Examples for Practice
5.6 Inserting Titles, Texts, Forms and Symbols
5.7 Basic Controlling Graphical Options

Unit 6 Calculate Climate Indicators - Using Climpact

6.1 The ‘value’ of climate indices
6.2 Background to ETCCDI, Indices and Software
6.3 Background to Development of ET-SCI Indices
6.4 How to Run Climpact
6.5 Sector Data Correlation

COURSE METHODOLOGIES
The course adopts a blended and hands-on methodology combining theoretical instruction with practical computer-based exercises. Expert-led lectures introduce core climate science concepts, followed by guided tutorials using real climate datasets and analytical tools. Participants engage in step-by-step exercises on data retrieval, processing, visualization, and modeling. Interactive sessions, practice assignments, and facilitated discussions reinforce learning and enable participants to apply climate data analysis skills to real-world climate change, disaster risk reduction, and environmental planning contexts.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Climate researchers and modelers who need advanced data analysis skills.
• Government officials and policymakers formulate environmental policies.
• Meteorologists analyze atmospheric data and forecast trends.
• Urban planners incorporate climate data into development plans.
• Industry stakeholders who are involved in emission reduction and sustainability.
• IT and technical support managing climate data systems.

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development Hybrid Training Course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:39:45 +0000

COURSE SCHEDULE
Training Course Period: 7-18 December 2026

Online Phase: 7-12 December 2026
Face to Face Phase: 14-18 December 2026

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), combining conceptual knowledge with practical application across the full DRM cycle. Through a blend of online and face-to-face modules, participants explore disaster risk identification, climate-informed risk assessment, preparedness planning, emergency response coordination, and post-disaster recovery. The course emphasizes risk reduction, sustainable development linkages, and context-specific implementation strategies. Participants gain practical skills to strengthen institutional capacity, improve preparedness and response systems, and design effective recovery and re-entry action plans.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course seeks to strengthen institutional and professional capacities in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) by:

• Building a solid foundation of disaster-related concepts, terminologies, frameworks, and emerging risk trends.
• Enhancing technical capacity in disaster risk identification and assessment, including hazard, vulnerability, and capacity analysis.
• Strengthening understanding of the implications of climate change on disaster risk profiles and assessment methodologies.
• Promoting comprehensive disaster risk reduction approaches across prevention, mitigation, and preparedness phases.
• Strengthening capacities for systematic disaster preparedness planning to support effective response operations.
• Enhancing knowledge of coordination mechanisms and operational requirements for effective emergency response management.
• Building competencies in post-disaster damage and needs assessment and recovery planning, including economic considerations.
• Supporting the integration of DRM principles into sustainable development processes and context-specific implementation strategies.

COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1: Introduction to Disaster Risk Management (Online)
This module introduces participants to disaster-related concepts and terminologies, disaster risk trends, DRM frameworks, tools, approaches, and methods. It will provide a foundation to build a stronger analytical ability of DRM and its multifaceted relationship with other aspects.

Module 2: Disaster Risk Identification and Assessment (Online)
This module introduces disaster risk identification and assessment processes that include conducting hazard, vulnerability, and capacity assessments and provides a practical exercise in overall risk identification and assessment. The module also examines the application of risk assessments in DRM processes and looks at the impact of climate change on the risk assessment approaches.

Module 3: Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development (Online)
This module discusses risk reduction through prevention, preparedness, and mitigation activities with COVID-19 still present. We will also look at sustainable development and explore linkages between disasters and development and emphasize the importance of mainstreaming DRR in sustainable development planning and implementation.

Module 4: Disaster Preparedness Planning (Face to Face)
This module focuses on developing skills in effective planning for disaster preparedness. It takes participants through different stages of preparedness planning and provides essential guidelines for preparedness planning for an effective response.

Module 5: Emergency Response (Face to Face)
This module focuses on the specifics of coordination and management of emergency response in disaster situations. The concepts and practices of emergency response, including emergency coordination centers and how these are critical to the effective response operations in a disaster situation, will be covered. Moreover, this module will include case studies from Asia and the Pacific on recent disasters and practical response strategies.

Module 6: Disaster Recovery (Face to Face)
This module focuses on Post-disaster Damage and Need Assessments and Disaster Recovery. We will also take a closer look at disaster economics. This module also explores the post disaster recovery process as an entry point and opportunity for longer-term risk reduction through greater stakeholder engagement.

Module 7: Making Sustainable Disaster Management Work (Face to Face)
This module discusses significant overarching requirements for the implementation of disaster management in the context of sustainable development. It introduces crosscutting issues to help increase the effectiveness of disaster management activities. As DRM needs to be applied based on contextual aspects, this module will discuss about diversified contexts and how it can be effective and successful.

COURSE METHODOLOGIES
The course adopts a hybrid, practice-oriented learning approach, combining online modules with intensive face-to-face sessions. Conceptual foundations are delivered through online learning, while in-person sessions emphasize applied learning through case studies, group work, simulations, and facilitated discussions. Regional examples from Asia and the Pacific are used to translate DRM concepts into practical application across the disaster risk management cycle.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS
The course is designed for government officials, UN and affiliated staff, NGO and civil society practitioners, development professionals, defense personnel, and planners involved in disaster risk manage

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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Nature-based Solution for Disaster and Climate Resilience hybrid training course

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:36:41 +0000

COURSE OVERVIEW
This hybrid training course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). It focuses on the core principles of NbS and their practical application in addressing the dual challenges of climate change impacts and disaster risks. By exploring fundamental approaches to designing and implementing NbS, the course aims to build resilience across diverse national and regional contexts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The specific objectives of the training are to:

• Introduce the concepts of ecosystem services and Nature-based Solutions, emphasizing their key principles and their role in enhancing resilience to climate- and disaster-related hazards.
• Familiarize participants with relevant international frameworks on Nature-based Solutions, with particular focus on the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions.
• Strengthen participants’ practical understanding of implementing NbS for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA), including approaches for mainstreaming NbS into policies, planning, and decision-making processes.

COURSE CONTENTS
The training will be delivered using a blended modality. An initial online onboarding phase will orient participants to the course and cover the fundamental concepts required as prerequisites for effective participation. This will be followed by a four-day, in-person training program adopting a case study–based approach to address the mainstreaming and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). During the in-person sessions, subject-matter experts will guide and mentor participants in identifying practical entry points for integrating NbS within their respective areas of work. The training course has 16 sessions, including.

Session 1: Fundamentals of disaster and climate resilience (online Self-paced learning)
Session 2: Fundamentals of Nature-based Solution (online Self-paced learning)
Session 3: The need for nature-based solutions in managing climate and disaster risk (online Self-paced learning)
Session 4: International frameworks, opportunities, and challenges around Nature-based solutions (online Self-paced learning)
Session 5: Global Standard for Nature-based solutions (Face to Face)
Session 6: NbS for Managing Landslide and Flood Risks (Face to Face)
Session 7: Valuation of NbS: Concepts. Issues and Challenges (Face to Face)
Session 8: Gender and social integration in implementing nature-based solutions (Face to Face)
Session 9: Mainstreaming NbS (Face to Face)
Session 10: Eco-DRR Project Cycle (Face to Face)
Session 11: Finance for NbS (Face to Face)
Session 12: Best practices of implementing Nature-based Solutions in urban spaces for enhancing disaster and climate resilience (Face to Face)
Session 13: Monitoring and Evaluation for NbS Projects (Face to Face)
Session 14: Policy and Institutional Frameworks for Scaling NbS (Face to Face)
Session 15: Learning from Practice: Successes and Challenges in NbS Implementation (Face to Face)
Session 16: Scaling NbS Initiatives - Opportunities and Challenges (Face to Face)

COURSE METHODOLOGY
The training employs a blended learning modality, combining the flexibility of online self-study with the depth of in-person interaction. The methodology is designed to ensure participants not only learn the theory but also how to apply it in real-world scenarios.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• DRR and Climate Adaptation Specialists
• Environmental Planners
• Urban Development Professionals
• NGO staff focused on conservation.

How to register

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at [email protected] and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.

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