E-learning Course on Integrating Climate Risk Information into NAPs

Adapting to climate change requires the development of the best available scientific information about climate trends and their societal impacts. The course Integrating Climate Risk Information into NAPs shows how to strengthen National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) through appropriate climate information and coordinated policy action, enabling different types of institutions and actors to work together in a collaborative framework, drawing on the resources of the global hydro-meteorological community at large. The WMO and UNITAR developed capacity building e-learning materials to support a wider training package on “Integration Climate Risk Information into National Adaptation Planning”. This e-learning component aims at contributing to capacity building that will bridge the information and communication gaps currently affecting the demand for climate information services and their supply.

The course consists of 6 modules:

1. Intro: Introducing Climate Information Services;

2. Understanding Climate Risks;

3. Supportive Climate Information Systems;

4. Climate Science for Adaptation;

5. Building Better NAPs;

6. Wrap-up: National Dialogues for Climate Action.

The course features a range of learning activities and experiences including videos, interactive lessons, reading materials and quizzes. Learners will receive a certificate of completion when passing the quiz with a minimum mark of 70%. 

By completing the course, the learners will be able to:

• Describe the importance of climate information in adaptation planning and decision making;
• Identify technical resources for assessing climate risks; 
• Explore the role of National Hydro-meteorological Services in the NAP process; 
• Discuss how priority climate actions can be enhanced by climate scientific information; 
• Identify climate products and services that support NAPs; 
• Discuss how to promote effective partnerships between climate information producers and users.