International Training on Water, Climate & Engineering Interventions
Join ECAS Institute for a cutting-edge course on water management, climate resilience, and engineering solutions for rivers, coasts, and urban environments.
Why This Course Matters
Water is essential for life and a key factor in climate regulation. Its natural cycle—evaporation, precipitation, river flow, and aquifers—shapes weather patterns and regional climates worldwide.
This course equips professionals, engineers, and climate advocates with practical knowledge of water systems and state-of-the-art engineering interventions to improve water security and coastal safety globally.
Whether you are working on urban water supply, agriculture, or disaster resilience, this course will help you understand water’s role in climate change and provide tools for sustainable solutions.
Who Should Attend
Engineers and climate scientistsEnvironmental specialists and water resource managersUrban planners and policy makersNGO professionals and sustainability advocatesAnyone interested in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) or climate resilienceWhat You Will Learn
Understand global water cycle processes and climate interactionsIdentify water and sand flows in rivers, coasts, and oceansAnalyze climate change impacts, including sea level rise, rainfall changes, and future weather patternsDetermine appropriate engineering interventions for rivers, coastal zones, and urban areasAddress water challenges for food production and city supply using reservoirs and groundwaterBuild strategies to adapt water systems for the next 50 years of climate changeKey Topics Covered
WASH + Water Resource ManagementClimate change and the hydrological cycleUNFCCC Resilience & Adaptation StrategiesAR6 IPCC report and regional implicationsClimate mitigation in water systemsSDG 6: Water and ClimateGender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) considerationsGEDSI and Climate Change
We integrate GEDSI throughout the course, focusing on:
Gendered impacts of climate changeNeeds of people with disabilities, elderly, children, and ethnic minoritiesClimate resilience planning for rural and urban areasNature-based solutions for floods, droughts, and water supplyClimate finance, ecosystem service accounting, and adaptation cost-benefit analysisTraining Approach
Our mobile-friendly online format includes:
Knowledge clips, videos, and exercisesInteractive feedback sessions with expertsOnline forums for discussion and collaborationCase studies and practical applicationsInsights from ECAS faculty in climate research, water management, and hydraulic engineeringTraining Fee & Requirements
Kenyans: USD 1,000Non-Kenyans: USD 3,000Fee includes course materials, tuition, lunch, two refreshments, and study visits.
Requirements: Participants must be proficient in English and bring a laptop.
Accommodation: Available upon request.
Why ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute is a leader in climate, water management, and sustainability training across Africa and globally. Our faculty are experts in:
Climate researchHydraulic engineeringWater resources managementWe provide practical tools, real-world case studies, and innovative solutions to help professionals address global water and climate challenges.
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