Training on Climate-Resilient WASH Systems & Infrastructure
Build capacity to design and manage climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene systems. Ideal for WASH, climate, and infrastructure professionals.
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 equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and manage climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems and infrastructure. The course integrates climate risk analysis, resilience planning, sustainable technologies, and inclusive approaches to ensure WASH services remain functional under climate stresses such as droughts, floods, and extreme weather events.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH engineers and technicians
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Climate change and environmental officers
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Project managers and program coordinators
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Government and county water officials
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NGO and development sector professionals
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Infrastructure planners and consultants
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand climate change impacts on WASH systems
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Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments for WASH
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Design and retrofit climate-resilient WASH infrastructure
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Apply sustainable and inclusive WASH technologies
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Integrate resilience into WASH planning, monitoring, and maintenance
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Climate Change & WASH Systems
- Climate change concepts and regional impacts
- Climate risks affecting water supply, sanitation, and hygiene
- Vulnerability of WASH infrastructure to extreme events
- Policy and institutional frameworks for climate-resilient WASH
- Case Study:Impact of drought on rural water supply systems
Module 2: Climate Risk Assessment & Resilient WASH Planning
- Climate risk and vulnerability assessment tools
- Water source protection and sustainability planning
- Resilience-based WASH system planning
- Community engagement and inclusive approaches
- Practical Session:Conducting a climate risk assessment for a WASH project
Module 3: Climate-Resilient WASH Infrastructure Design
- Resilient water supply technologies
- Flood- and drought-resilient sanitation systems
- Nature-based and low-carbon WASH solutions
- Operation and maintenance considerations
- Case Study:Designing flood-resilient sanitation facilities
Module 4: Monitoring, Maintenance & Climate Adaptation
- Climate-sensitive WASH monitoring indicators
- Preventive maintenance under climate stress
- Early warning systems and contingency planning
- Financing climate-resilient WASH infrastructure
- Practical Session:Developing a resilience monitoring plan
Module 5: Sustainability, Governance & Scaling Resilience
- Governance and institutional arrangements
- Community ownership and behavior change
- Scaling climate-resilient WASH solutions
- Lessons learned and best practices
- Capstone Activity:Developing a climate-resilient WASH action plan
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Improved understanding of climate risks affecting WASH systems
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Enhanced technical and planning skills for resilient infrastructure
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Stronger capacity in climate-informed decision-making
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Improved project design and implementation confidence
Organizational Impact
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Increased durability and sustainability of WASH investments
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Reduced system failures during climate shocks
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Improved service continuity and community resilience
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Stronger alignment with climate adaptation policies
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 |
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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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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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