Course Details

Sustainable WASH Solutions and Climate Resilience Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The Sustainable WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Solutions and Climate Resilience Training Course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement sustainable and climate-resilient WASH initiatives. This course emphasizes integrating climate adaptation strategies into WASH programs to ensure long-term sustainability, community well-being, and environmental resilience. The program blends technical training with practical tools and case studies for real-world applications.

The Sustainable WASH Solutions and Climate Resilience Training Course is designed to equip professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to develop and implement sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems in the face of climate challenges. By integrating sustainability principles with climate resilience strategies, this course aims to foster long-term solutions that ensure access to safe water and sanitation, even under changing climatic conditions.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Sustainable WASH Solutions and Climate Resilience Training Course is designed for:

• WASH Sector Professionals: Engineers, program managers, and field workers.
• Policy Makers and Planners: Government officials and urban planners involved in water and sanitation management.
• NGOs and Development Organizations: Professionals working on WASH projects in low- and middle-income countries.
• Climate Change Practitioners: Specialists integrating climate adaptation into water and sanitation systems.
• Community Leaders and Educators: Those involved in grassroots WASH awareness and implementation.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course aims to:

• Understand the Nexus: Highlight the intersection of WASH, climate change, and sustainable development.
• Build Technical Capacity: Equip participants with tools to design, implement, and monitor sustainable WASH projects.
• Enhance Climate Resilience: Develop strategies to adapt WASH systems to changing climate conditions and mitigate impacts.
• Promote Community Engagement: Foster participatory approaches that empower local communities to maintain WASH systems.
• Ensure Environmental Sustainability: Advocate for practices that conserve natural resources and reduce ecological footprints.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable WASH and Climate Resilience

• Overview of SDG 6 and WASH.
• Climate change impacts on water resources and sanitation.
• Key principles of sustainability and resilience.

Module 2: Water Resource Management in a Changing Climate

• Water cycle and climate dynamics.
• IWRM principles.
• Community-based water resource management.

Module 3: Climate-Resilient Sanitation Solutions

• On-site and decentralized sanitation solutions.
• Ecological sanitation and nutrient recovery.
• Flood-resistant latrines.

Module 4: Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for WASH

• Vulnerability assessment frameworks.
• Tools: GIS, risk mapping, and participatory approaches.
• Climate risk scenarios (droughts, floods).

Module 5: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency WASH

• WASH in emergencies: Sphere Standards.
• Water and sanitation during natural disasters.
• Building back better (BBB) approaches.

Module 6: Sustainable WASH Technologies

• Solar-powered water pumps.
• Rainwater harvesting and treatment systems.
• Greywater reuse and biogas systems.

Module 7: Governance, Policy, and Financing for WASH

• Governance frameworks for sustainable WASH.
• National adaptation plans (NAPs) and WASH integration.
• Public-private partnerships and community-led financing.

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management

• Indicators for sustainability and resilience.
• Digital tools: GIS, IoT, and mobile monitoring.
• Adaptive management cycles.

Module 9: Community Engagement and Social Inclusion

• Participatory approaches to WASH.
• Gender-sensitive and inclusive WASH solutions.
• Behavior change communication (BCC).

Module 10: Final Project Presentations and Next Steps

• Group presentations: Sustainable WASH and climate resilience projects.
• Peer feedback and expert reviews.
• Closing session: Reflection, feedback, and certificate distribution.

 CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com