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Trainer Manual - WASH and Climate Change

This practical training manual, developed by ENPHO with support from CAWST, equips facilitators and trainers with the tools to deliver impactful workshops on the intersection of climate change and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). The manual includes 14 structured lesson plans, detailed facilitation tips, interactive activities, and key resources designed to build participant understanding of climate impacts, climate-resilient WASH strategies, and practical mitigation and adaptation actions.

Whether you're planning a basic introduction or a multi-day workshop, this resource helps you:

  • Explore climate risks to water access, quality, sanitation, and hygiene.
  • Facilitate group learning on climate change concepts, myths, and resilience-building.
  • Apply real-world planning tools, case studies, and local context discussions.
  • Strengthen your capacity to deliver participatory and engaging training.

Ideal for WASH professionals, government officers, and development practitioners working to build climate resilience in their communities.

  • Language:

    English

  • Format:

    Adobe PDF

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Hundreds of organizations create translated versions of these resources to use in their communities. When organizations share their work, we proudly offer them here. This version was created by Environment & Public Health Organization.

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CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.