Training Course on Resilient Futures: A Climate And Health Systems Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Health Systems
Subtopics:
Overview of climate change and its health impacts
Climate-sensitive diseases and health outcomes
Interconnections between climate change and health system performance
Key stakeholders and global frameworks
Case Studies:
Health impacts of heatwaves and floods in urban areas
Lessons from climate-sensitive disease outbreaks in East Africa
Learning Objectives:
Understand the basic science and health implications of climate change
Recognize climate-sensitive health outcomes
Identify the interlinkages between climate events and health system vulnerabilities
Recognize global and local frameworks addressing climate and health

Module 2: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in Health Systems
Subtopics:
Assessing health system vulnerabilities to climate change
Identifying high-risk populations and regions
Risk mapping and prioritization of interventions
Tools and methodologies for climate risk assessment
Case Studies:
Risk assessment for malaria outbreaks following heavy rains
Identifying vulnerable health facilities to climate hazards
Learning Objectives:
Conduct vulnerability assessments for health systems
Identify populations and areas most at risk from climate events
Apply risk mapping and prioritization techniques
Use appropriate tools for climate-health risk assessment

Module 3: Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems
Subtopics:
Principles of health system resilience
Strategies for infrastructure, workforce, and service delivery resilience
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Integrating climate considerations into health system policies
Case Studies:
Strengthening hospital infrastructure to withstand floods
Emergency preparedness planning for extreme weather events
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of climate-resilient health systems
Implement strategies to strengthen infrastructure, workforce, and services
Develop emergency preparedness plans for climate events
Integrate climate considerations into health policies and planning

Module 4: Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies
Subtopics:
Climate adaptation interventions in health systems
Mitigation strategies for reducing environmental impact
Sustainable practices in healthcare delivery
Policy and regulatory frameworks for adaptation and mitigation
Case Studies:
Solar-powered health facilities in remote areas
Implementing waste reduction and energy efficiency programs in hospitals
Learning Objectives:
Design and implement adaptation strategies in healthcare settings
Apply mitigation measures to reduce environmental footprint
Promote sustainable healthcare practices
Understand policy frameworks supporting climate adaptation and mitigation

Module 5: Data, Monitoring, and Evaluation for Resilience
Subtopics:
Climate and health data collection and analysis
Developing indicators for health system resilience
Monitoring and evaluating adaptation interventions
Using data for decision-making and continuous improvement
Case Studies:
Using surveillance data to guide climate-sensitive disease interventions
Evaluating hospital resilience interventions after extreme weather events
Learning Objectives:
Collect and analyze climate and health data effectively
Develop and track resilience indicators
Monitor and evaluate adaptation strategies for health systems
Apply evidence-based approaches for continuous improvement

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Approaches
Subtopics:
Identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders
Cross-sectoral collaboration for climate and health initiatives
Community engagement and awareness programs
Public-private partnerships in climate-resilient health systems
Case Studies:
Community mobilization for flood and disease preparedness
Multi-sector collaboration in climate-adaptive health infrastructure
Learning Objectives:
Engage stakeholders effectively across sectors
Foster collaboration for climate and health initiatives
Mobilize communities to participate in resilience efforts
Leverage partnerships to enhance program reach and sustainability

Module 7: Practical Applications and Simulation Exercises
Subtopics:
Hands-on exercises in risk assessment, planning, and adaptation interventions
Simulation of emergency response to climate-related health events
Developing facility- or region-specific resilience plans
Group discussions and peer knowledge sharing
Case Studies:
Simulation exercises for flood or heatwave response in health facilities
Collaborative planning for climate-adaptive health interventions
Learning Objectives:
Apply resilience principles in practical health system scenarios
Develop actionable adaptation and mitigation plans
Simulate emergency response and decision-making under climate stress
Learn from peer experiences and real-world example