Event: Climate Change and Human Health Course

Venue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Date: 30th – 4th May 2018.

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INTRODUCTION
Training course on Climate Change and Human Health will provide participants with the ability to recognize the linkages between climate change and health and provide them with methods and tools to manage the impact of climate change on health. Examples will be drawn, whenever possible, from both developed and developing countries and cases studies will serve as a basis for learning
Climate change is an emerging threat to global public health. Direct impacts resulting include the effects of rising temperatures and more intense heat waves and floods. Warmer temperatures and a more variable climate can impact agricultural production and food availability, the availability of clean water and sanitation, and the transmission of vector and water-borne diseases.

DURATION
5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Development professionals from NGOs, government departments, donor organizations and agencies tasked with addressing the health challenges posed by climate change, and other organizations, which are beginning to address climate change and human health in their work and need to develop their skills further in this area.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
By the end of this course the participants shall be able to:
• Understand the physic-chemical basis of anthropogenic climate change and its dynamics
• Raise awareness of the effects of climate change on health, to prompt action for public health measures
• Gain a better understanding of the risks and effects of climate change on health
• Be able to motivate and facilitate both behavioral change and societal support for actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Provide leadership in supporting rapid and comprehensive strategies for mitigation and adaptation that will both improve health and reduce vulnerability.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
• Introduction to climate and health
• Impact and risk assessment methods and tools
• Extreme Weather and Health
• Climate sensitive diseases
• Public health responses to climate risks

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How to participate
• Tailor make your course.
• Register as an individual.
• Register as a group.
• Become one of our partners.
• Purchase software’s
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

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For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 731 240 802.
Email outreach@indepthresearch.org

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: outreach@indepthresearch.org.
Mob: +254 715 077 817

PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B 23rd April 2018.
Send proof of payment to outreach@indepthresearch.org