Climate Finance for Humanitarian Resilience Training Course
Introduction
The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters are magnifying humanitarian needs globally, compelling a shift towards proactive and resilient responses. This 5-day training course on Climate Finance for Humanitarian Resilience provides a vital bridge between the worlds of climate action and humanitarian aid. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage the growing landscape of climate finance – including adaptation funds, green bonds, and innovative insurance schemes – to build the capacity of vulnerable communities to withstand, adapt to, and recover from climate shocks, thereby reducing their reliance on traditional emergency assistance.
This intensive program is designed for humanitarian and development practitioners, climate change adaptation specialists, finance professionals, and policymakers who are committed to integrating climate finance into resilience-building strategies. It will equip attendees with the practical knowledge to access and deploy climate funds, design climate-smart interventions, and forge strategic partnerships that unlock resources for anticipatory action and long-term adaptation. By mastering these critical financial mechanisms, participants will be empowered to drive transformative change, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for communities on the frontlines of climate change.
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Humanitarian Program Managers and Coordinators
- Climate Change Adaptation Specialists
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Practitioners
- Finance Directors and Grants Managers
- Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Officers
- Government Officials (Environment, Finance, Disaster Management Ministries)
- Donor Representatives and Climate Fund Boards
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define climate finance and its relevance to humanitarian resilience.
- Understand the various global and national climate finance mechanisms and their access modalities.
- Identify opportunities to integrate climate finance into humanitarian and development programming for resilience.
- Develop compelling proposals and strategies for accessing climate finance.
- Analyze the role of partnerships and innovative financial instruments in leveraging climate finance for vulnerable communities.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change, Resilience, and the Funding Gap
- Overview of climate change impacts and their humanitarian consequences.
- Defining humanitarian resilience and its link to climate adaptation.
- The escalating financial needs and the limitations of traditional humanitarian funding.
- Introduction to climate finance: concepts, history, and global architecture (UNFCCC, Paris Agreement).
- The imperative to bridge the gap between humanitarian aid and climate finance.
Module 2: Global Climate Finance Landscape and Key Funds
- The Green Climate Fund (GCF): structure, objectives, and access modalities.
- The Adaptation Fund (AF): focus, eligibility, and direct access.
- Global Environment Facility (GEF) and its role in climate change.
- Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and their climate finance windows.
- Bilateral climate finance and national climate funds.
Module 3: Accessing Climate Finance for Humanitarian Actors
- Navigating the accreditation process for climate funds.
- Developing project concepts and full proposals aligned with climate finance criteria.
- Understanding requirements for direct access vs. working through accredited entities.
- The role of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in project alignment.
- Case studies of humanitarian organizations successfully accessing climate finance.
Module 4: Integrating Climate Finance into Resilience Programming
- Designing "climate-smart" humanitarian and development interventions.
- Linking climate finance to anticipatory action and early warning systems.
- Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and livelihoods.
- Supporting ecosystem-based adaptation and nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction.
- Mainstreaming climate considerations into humanitarian assessments and planning.
Module 5: Innovative Financial Instruments for Climate Resilience
- Parametric insurance and other climate risk transfer mechanisms.
- Green bonds, climate bonds, and other thematic bonds for climate projects.
- Blended finance approaches: leveraging private capital for climate resilience.
- Debt-for-nature/climate swaps and other sovereign financing tools.
- Microfinance and microinsurance for climate-vulnerable communities.
Module 6: Financial Management, Reporting, and Compliance
- Specific financial management requirements for climate finance projects.
- Budgeting and financial planning for multi-year climate resilience initiatives.
- Tracking and reporting on climate finance flows and impact indicators.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguards of climate funds.
- Managing financial risks and ensuring accountability in climate resilience projects.
Module 7: Partnerships and Capacity Building for Climate Finance
- Building strategic partnerships with climate finance institutions, governments, and private sector.
- Strengthening local and national capacity to access and manage climate finance.
- Fostering knowledge exchange and technical assistance for climate finance readiness.
- The role of civil society organizations in advocating for climate justice and equitable finance.
- Multi-stakeholder platforms for collaboration on climate finance for resilience.
Module 8: Advocacy, Policy, and the Future of Climate Finance for Resilience
- Advocating for increased and more accessible climate finance for vulnerable communities.
- Influencing national and international climate finance policies.
- Integrating humanitarian needs and perspectives into climate negotiations.
- Emerging trends and future opportunities in the climate finance landscape.
- Envisioning a future where climate finance robustly supports humanitarian resilience globally.
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
Climate Finance For Humanitarian Resilience Training Course in Equatorial Guinea
| Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 03/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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