Training on Climate-Resilient WASH Infrastructure
Build climate-resilient WASH systems through hands-on training in risk assessment, adaptation design, and sustainable infrastructure for safe water and sanitation access.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, design, and implement water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure that is resilient to climate change. Participants will explore the intersection of WASH services and climate adaptation, learning how to conduct risk assessments, apply sustainable technologies, and build systems that withstand climate shocks. Through practical tools and real-world case studies, this course supports the delivery of sustainable water and sanitation services in vulnerable environments.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH Engineers and Planners
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Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialists
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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Officers
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Government WASH and Infrastructure Officials
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Humanitarian and Development Practitioners
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Environmental Health Officers
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NGO and UN Agency Staff
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the impacts of climate change on WASH systems
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Conduct climate risk assessments for WASH infrastructure
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Design resilient WASH systems that adapt to climate variability
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Apply sustainability principles in WASH planning and implementation
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Integrate climate adaptation into national WASH policies and projects
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Climate Change and Resilient WASH Systems
- Climate change impacts on water, sanitation, and hygiene services
- Links between climate risks, public health, and WASH delivery
- Global and regional frameworks for climate-resilient WASH
- Emerging trends in climate adaptation for the WASH sector
- Case Study: Climate-resilient WASH interventions in drought-affected communities
- Practical: Assess climate risks affecting a local WASH system
Module 2: Climate Risk Assessment for WASH Infrastructure
- Principles of vulnerability and exposure assessment for WASH facilities
- Climate hazard identification: floods, droughts, storms, and sea-level rise
- Tools and methodologies for WASH climate risk screening
- Prioritizing infrastructure risks and adaptation needs
- Case Study: Risk assessment of rural water supply systems in flood-prone regions
- Practical: Conduct a climate risk assessment for a WASH infrastructure project
Module 3: Designing Climate-Resilient WASH Infrastructure
- Principles of resilient and adaptive WASH system design
- Climate-smart water supply, sanitation, and hygiene technologies
- Disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness in WASH operations
- Improving infrastructure durability and service continuity
- Case Study: Climate-resilient sanitation systems in vulnerable urban settlements
- Practical: Develop a resilient WASH infrastructure concept for a target community
Module 4: Sustainable WASH Adaptation and Community Engagement
- Nature-based and low-carbon WASH solutions
- Community participation in climate adaptation planning
- Institutional coordination and governance for resilient WASH services
- Building sustainable and inclusive WASH adaptation programs
- Case Study: Community-led climate adaptation in rural WASH projects
- Practical: Design a stakeholder engagement plan for resilient WASH implementation
Module 5: Policy, Financing, and Strategic Adaptation Planning
- Integrating climate adaptation into WASH policies and planning frameworks
- Financing mechanisms for climate-resilient WASH investments
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning for adaptation initiatives
- Long-term planning for sustainable WASH resilience
- Case Study: National climate adaptation financing for WASH sector development
- Final Project: Develop a localized climate-resilient WASH action and implementation plan
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Builds climate-resilient WASH projects and reduces costly failures.
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Improves resource allocation and fosters climate-smart practices.
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Enhances organizational credibility in sustainable development.
Personal Impact
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Gains high-demand skills for development and environmental careers.
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Supports progression into leadership or advisory roles.
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Enables contribution to public health and community resilience.
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Builds confidence to lead climate-smart initiatives.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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