World Vision-KCOC to Train NGO Practitioners in Climate Risk Assessment
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- 2026-10-19 08:47:50
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- 2026-10-19 08:47:50
According to World Vision on the 19th, the two organizations held the Climate Crisis Response Capacity-Building Workshop on the 15th and 16th at Jubilee Hall, Hi Seoul Youth Hostel. The training was designed to help participants identify climate risks and vulnerabilities in project areas and incorporate them into project planning and operations.
Climate risk arises from the interplay of climate-related hazards, the degree to which people and ecosystems are exposed to them, and vulnerability. That is why it is important to consider not only climate phenomena but also the circumstances of residents and communities that may be affected.
Last year, the first workshop was held with external experts who had field experience. This year, World Vision staff led the training and practical sessions, sharing how to use assessment tools and lessons learned from applying them to actual projects.
On the first day, participants explored climate risk and vulnerability assessment, as well as the concept of “climate mainstreaming”—incorporating climate change responses throughout projects. Theoretical and hands-on training was also provided using an integrated climate, environment and disaster risk reduction assessment guide and field-based assessment tools.
On the second day, participants shared examples of environmental and social safeguards for climate funds and continued hands-on exercises using field-based assessment tools. They also discussed ways to apply assessment results to project planning and operations.
Son Jeong-eun, a climate change response specialist at World Vision, said, “Climate action is not about creating one more separate climate project; it is about changing the design of the health, education and livelihood projects already underway so they can continue to deliver results even amid the climate crisis.”
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