Weather, Climate & Risk Communication Training
International Capacity Building Program | ECAS Institute
Course Background
Effective weather, climate, and risk communication is essential for disaster preparedness,
climate resilience, and informed decision-making across sectors such as agriculture,
water management, public health, and infrastructure planning.
This training by the ECAS Institute provides a comprehensive understanding of climate and
weather information services, early warning systems, risk communication strategies, and
decision-support tools for proactive climate risk management.
Course Objectives
Understand weather and climate systems and their impact on risk managementInterpret and apply climate data, forecasts, and early warning systemsDevelop effective risk communication strategies for diverse stakeholdersEnhance decision-making using climate information servicesPromote climate-resilient policies and risk-informed planningIntegrate climate services into disaster risk reduction strategiesWhat You Will Learn
Weather forecasting and climate prediction fundamentalsExtreme weather risks and adaptation strategiesRisk communication principles for different audiencesDesign and implementation of early warning systemsClimate information services for agriculture, water, health, and infrastructureDecision-support tools and climate data visualizationPolicy frameworks for climate risk communicationCase studies on effective disaster risk communicationTarget Participants
Climate scientists and meteorologistsDisaster risk management professionalsGovernment officials and policymakersCommunication and media professionalsNGOs, international organizations, and private sector practitionersTraining Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Weather, Climate & Risk Communication | Climate science basics, variability, monitoring systems |
| 2 | Weather Forecasting & Climate Prediction | Models, uncertainties, and communication of forecasts |
| 3 | Early Warning Systems | Design, monitoring technologies, community-based systems |
| 4 | Risk Perception & Communication Strategies | Audience engagement, ethics, digital communication tools |
| 5 | Climate Information Services | Sector applications and decision-support systems |
| 6 | Media & Public Engagement | Public awareness, crisis communication, misinformation |
| 7 | Policy & Governance | Institutional frameworks and climate governance |
| 8 | Case Studies & Practical Exercises | Simulations, scenario planning, applied communication |
Training Style
The course adopts a practical and interactive learning approach, combining expert-led
lectures, real-world case studies, climate data analysis, role-playing simulations,
media engagement sessions, and group discussions to strengthen climate risk communication
and decision-making skills.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials providedCertificate issued upon successful completionTailor-made training available on requestContact: info@ecasiafrica.orgAbout ECAS Institute
ECAS Institute delivers 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.
