Climate Change Adaptation in Myanmar (Facilitator Guide)

The overall aim of the training course is to build the capacity of national and local governments for integrating CCA and DRR measures into local development plans. The course modules are tailored to equip government officials with robust knowledge on climate change and its impacts in Myanmar, as well as with analytical and technical skills on how to develop local CCA and DRR strategies and plans based upon vulnerability assessments.

The course consists of four modules. These are Module 1: Understanding climate change, Module 2: Addressing current and future impacts of climate change in Myanmar, Module 3: Assessing vulnerability to climate change and hazards at a local level, Module 4: Preparing local climate resilience action plans Each module is comprised of theoretical part and group exercises that lead participants step-by-step through the process of developing local climate resilience action plans based upon vulnerability assessment.