Training Of Trainers on Participatory Climate Risk Assessment Conducted In Garissa

Employees of the county government of Garissa have undertaken a training workshop for county technical staff and partners ahead of conducting the county Participatory Climate Risk Assessment (PCRA) process.

The training was facilitated by the Islamic Relief in partnership with Climate Finance Kenya and the World Bank. 

The workshop, aims to equip technical officers from various county departments with the necessary skills to facilitate participatory climate risk assessment at the community level.

The PCRA process will give an opportunity to the community to access, plan, analyze and develop community climate actions and priorities.

The County Director of Climate Change Abdilatif Ahmed said the process is significant to the community. 

He stated that participatory approaches ensures that marginalized and vulnerable groups are not left behind in the climate change planning and decision making processes.

“Communities with limited access to resources, such as women and youth, are often disproportionately affected by climate change and its impacts.”

He added “Engaging these groups in the PCRA process ensures that their voices are heard, and their needs are taken into account in the development of climate change adaptation strategies and action plans,” he said.

He further advocated for need to set homegrown solutions that will reduce community vulnerabilities against the frequent climate.

After the completion of the training sessions, the trained personnel will go to all the wards and undertake County Wide Participatory Climate Risk Assessment (PCRA).

The aim is to develop a comprehensive County wide Climate Change action plan for the County that includes proposals from all wards. 

By involving various departments and partners, the county aims to create a wholesome, resilient and sustainable future for its residents.