Capacity Building on Early Warning Systems and Risk Insurance Mechanisms to Support Risk Preparedness Against Climatic Shocks in Africa

During the four-day program, participants will explore how to design and implement Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Risk-Informed Management (RIM), and gain a clear understanding of how these tools complement each other in managing climate risks.

Event description

Despite contributing only 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa bears the brunt of the impacts of climate change evidenced by increased frequency of floods, droughts and erratic weather patterns. These changes threaten food systems, livelihoods, and overall development across the continent.   
  
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in collaboration with the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) will conduct training sessions on Early Warning Systems (EWS) with Risk Insurance Mechanisms (RIM) to Support Risk Preparedness Against Climatic Shocks in Africa. The aim is to enhance resilience to climate risks in Africa by linking EWS with RIM.  This comes at a critical time when the frequency and severity of climate hazards are escalating, demanding urgent and innovative approaches to risk management. Delivered in collaboration with leading experts from organizations, the training will offer participants the tools and strategies needed to manage climate risks comprehensively. EWS provides critical, timely information to help communities and institutions anticipate climate-related hazards. When paired with RIM, which offers financial protection against losses, these systems form a powerful duo to reduce vulnerability and enhance recovery from climate shocks.   
  
Therefore, the planned 4-day training will achieve the following expected outcomes:   

• Improved ability to design and implement EWS and RIM, with a clear understanding of how these tools complement each other in managing climate risks.   
• Enhanced capacity to apply advanced climate forecasting tools and data-driven decision-making processes in their respective fields, ensuring better preparedness and timely responses to climate-related hazards.   
• Strengthened capacity within their organizations to integrate EWS and RIM into operational frameworks.   
• Established networks with peers and regional experts, promoting knowledge sharing and cross-institutional collaboration to scale up climate resilience efforts.