Weather, Climate & Risk Communication Training
International Capacity Building Program | ECAS Institute
Course Background
Effective weather, climate, and risk communication is critical for disaster preparedness,
climate resilience, and informed decision-making across sectors such as agriculture,
water management, public health, and infrastructure planning.
This ECAS Institute training provides participants with practical knowledge of climate
information services, early warning systems, and risk communication strategies to help
communities, governments, and organizations reduce climate-related risks and enhance resilience.
Course Objectives
Understand weather and climate systems and their risk implicationsInterpret climate data, forecasts, and early warning informationDevelop effective risk communication strategiesEnhance decision-making using climate information servicesSupport climate-resilient planning and disaster risk reductionApply best practices in climate and risk communicationWhat You Will Learn
Weather forecasting and climate prediction fundamentalsExtreme weather risks and adaptation strategiesRisk communication principles for different audiencesEarly warning systems design and implementationClimate information services for agriculture, water, health, and infrastructureDecision-support tools and climate data visualizationPolicy and governance frameworks for climate risk communicationTarget Participants
Climate scientists and meteorologistsDisaster risk management professionalsGovernment officials and policymakersCommunication and media professionalsNGOs, international organizations, and private sector actorsTraining Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Weather, Climate & Risk Communication | Climate science basics, variability, and risk communication |
| 2 | Weather Forecasting & Climate Prediction | Forecast models, uncertainties, and communication |
| 3 | Early Warning Systems | Monitoring, community-based systems, best practices |
| 4 | Risk Perception & Communication Strategies | Audience engagement, ethics, digital tools |
| 5 | Climate Information Services | Sectoral applications and decision-support systems |
| 6 | Media & Public Engagement | Public communication, misinformation, crisis messaging |
| 7 | Policy & Governance | Institutional frameworks and climate governance |
| 8 | Case Studies & Practical Exercises | Simulations, scenario planning, applied communication |
Training Style
The course uses an interactive and experiential learning approach, combining expert-led
lectures, hands-on exercises, climate data analysis, scenario simulations, media engagement,
and group discussions. Participants gain both technical and communication skills to apply
climate information effectively.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate awarded upon successful completionTailor-made training available on requestContact: info@ecasiafrica.orgAbout ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute provides training, research, and consulting services in climate change,
carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation,
agriculture, and food systems across Africa and globally.
