In an era of escalating climate impacts and growing demand for sustainable development, strategically structuring Climate-Resilient Infrastructure PPPs has become an urgent imperative for governments and private sector partners, enabling the development of vital public assets that can withstand extreme weather events, adapt to long-term climatic shifts, and contribute to broader climate mitigation goals. Unlike traditional infrastructure projects, these specialized partnerships integrate climate risk assessment, adaptation measures, and low-carbon design from inception, demanding innovative approaches to risk allocation, financing, and performance monitoring to ensure long-term viability and protect public value in a changing climate. This comprehensive training course is meticulously designed to equip public sector officials, project developers, financial institutions, climate specialists, and legal professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical strategies required to identify, assess, structure, finance, and manage PPPs for climate-resilient infrastructure across diverse sectors, ensuring both environmental sustainability and robust project performance. Without robust expertise in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure PPPs, stakeholders risk stranded assets, escalating repair costs, and a failure to protect communities from climate impacts, underscoring the vital need for specialized expertise in this critical domain.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Public Sector Officials from Ministries of Infrastructure, Environment, Finance, and PPP Units
• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Specialists
• Infrastructure Project Developers, Investors, and Operators
• Financial Institutions and Lenders (including green and climate finance providers)
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Professionals
• Legal Professionals specializing in climate law, project finance, and infrastructure contracts
• Urban Planners and Disaster Risk Reduction Specialists
• Engineering and Design Consultants
• Consultants advising on sustainable and resilient infrastructure
• Anyone involved in the planning, financing, or management of infrastructure projects in a changing climate.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts of climate change impacts on infrastructure.
• Learn about the strategic role of PPPs in building climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Acquire skills in identifying and assessing physical climate risks for various asset types.
• Comprehend techniques for integrating climate adaptation measures into project design and operations.
• Explore strategies for mobilizing and leveraging climate finance for resilient PPPs.
• Understand the importance of conducting climate-specific risk assessments and due diligence.
• Gain insights into contractual provisions for allocating climate risks and responsibilities.
• Develop a practical understanding of measuring and reporting on climate resilience outcomes.
• Master the role of nature-based solutions and green infrastructure in resilience.
• Acquire skills in applying international standards and frameworks for climate-resilient development.
• Learn to manage long-term uncertainties and promote adaptive management in PPPs.
• Comprehend techniques for fostering inter-agency coordination for climate resilience.
• Explore strategies for ensuring social equity and inclusive resilience in project design.
• Understand the importance of data and climate modeling for informed decision-making.
• Develop the ability to lead and implement impactful Climate-Resilient Infrastructure PPPs.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Infrastructure Resilience

• Understanding climate change science and its projected impacts on physical assets.
• Defining climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation in the infrastructure context.
• Why traditional infrastructure planning is no longer sufficient.
• The strategic imperative for building climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Role of PPPs in mobilizing finance and innovation for resilience.

Module 2: Types of Climate-Related Physical Risks for Infrastructure

• Acute risks: extreme heat, intense precipitation, floods, droughts, wildfires, storms.
• Chronic risks: sea-level rise, ocean acidification, permafrost thaw, chronic water stress.
• Impact of these risks on various infrastructure sectors (transport, energy, water, buildings).
• Exposure, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity of infrastructure assets.
• Climate change scenarios and projections relevant to infrastructure planning.

Module 3: Assessing Climate Vulnerability and Risk for PPPs

• Methodologies for climate risk screening and detailed vulnerability assessments.
• Tools for climate data analysis and climate modeling for project-specific impacts.
• Identifying critical infrastructure nodes and interdependencies.
• Quantifying potential damages, disruptions, and economic losses from climate impacts.
• Integrating climate risk assessment into PPP feasibility studies and due diligence.

Module 4: Climate Adaptation Measures in Infrastructure Design

• Engineering solutions for physical resilience (e.g., elevated structures, reinforced materials, improved drainage).
• Nature-based solutions (NBS): green infrastructure, wetlands, coastal protection, reforestation.
• Soft infrastructure solutions: early warning systems, climate-informed operational protocols.
• Designing for flexibility and future adaptation pathways.
• Case studies of climate-resilient design.

Module 5: Climate Risk Allocation in PPP Contracts

• Principles for allocating climate-related physical risks (to the party best able to manage).
• Contractual provisions for force majeure, change in law, and compensation for climate impacts.
• Defining "climate events" and their triggers for contractual adjustments.
• Incentivizing resilient design and maintenance through contractual mechanisms.
• Role of climate risk insurance and other risk transfer tools.

Module 6: Mobilizing Climate Finance for Resilient PPPs

• Overview of global climate finance architecture (e.g., Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund).
• Accessing concessional finance and grants for climate resilience components.
• Green bonds, resilience bonds, and sustainability-linked loans.
• Blended finance mechanisms for de-risking climate-resilient projects.
• Developing bankable climate-resilient project pipelines.

Module 7: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Climate Resilience

• Integrating climate change considerations into the ESIA process.
• Assessing climate-related social vulnerabilities and impacts on communities.
• Stakeholder engagement on climate risks and adaptation strategies.
• Developing Climate Change Adaptation Plans (CCAPs) as part of ESMPs.
• Ensuring inclusive and equitable resilience outcomes.

Module 8: Performance Monitoring and Reporting for Climate Resilience

• Developing KPIs for climate resilience (e.g., reduced downtime, avoided damages, carbon footprint).
• Measuring the effectiveness of adaptation measures.
• Reporting on climate-related financial disclosures (e.g., TCFD recommendations).
• Verifying climate benefits and compliance with environmental targets.
• Transparency and public disclosure of resilience performance.

Module 9: Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in PPPs for Resilience

• Detailed exploration of NBS applications in infrastructure (e.g., living shorelines, urban forests, permeable pavements).
• Benefits of NBS: cost-effectiveness, co-benefits (biodiversity, recreation), multi-hazard protection.
• Structuring PPPs for the long-term maintenance and management of NBS.
• Overcoming challenges in integrating NBS into traditional infrastructure projects.
• Case studies of successful NBS PPPs.

Module 10: Governance and Institutional Frameworks for Climate Resilience

• Role of national climate change policies and adaptation plans.
• Inter-agency coordination for mainstreaming climate resilience in infrastructure.
• Capacity building for public sector entities in climate risk management.
• Developing clear mandates and responsibilities for climate-resilient PPPs.
• Policy coherence across sectors.

Module 11: Long-Term Planning and Adaptive Management

• Incorporating climate change projections into long-term infrastructure master plans.
• Designing projects with built-in flexibility and adaptive capacity.
• Adaptive management frameworks for managing evolving climate risks.
• Triggers for revisiting design or operational parameters.
• Learning from experience and continuous improvement in resilience.

Module 12: Innovation and Technology for Climate Resilience

• Role of innovative technologies (e.g., smart sensors, AI for predictive maintenance, climate-resilient materials).
• Digital twins for simulating climate impacts and testing adaptation strategies.
• Incentivizing research and development in climate-resilient solutions.
• Managing technology risk and obsolescence in long-term contracts.
• Case studies of technology-driven resilience.

Module 13: Social Equity and Inclusive Resilience

• Ensuring that climate resilience benefits all segments of society, especially vulnerable populations.
• Addressing potential maladaptation or unintended consequences.
• Participatory approaches to climate risk assessment and adaptation planning.
• Integrating gender and social inclusion considerations into project design.
• Fair distribution of costs and benefits of resilience measures.

Module 14: International Standards and Best Practices

• Review of international guidelines for climate-resilient infrastructure (e.g., G20 Principles, GI Hub, MDB frameworks).
• Comparative analysis of climate resilience approaches in different countries and regions.
• Lessons learned from climate-related infrastructure failures and successes.
• Emerging concepts: climate-smart infrastructure, resilient infrastructure systems.
• Adapting global best practices to local contexts and capacities.

Module 15: Practical Workshop: Designing a Climate-Resilient PPP

• In-depth analysis of a hypothetical infrastructure project in a climate-vulnerable region.
• Hands-on exercise: Identifying key climate risks and proposing adaptation measures.
• Workshop: Developing a preliminary climate risk allocation matrix for the PPP contract.
• Exploring financing options for resilience components.
• Group discussions on the challenges and opportunities in implementing climate-resilient PPPs.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.