The first four (4) days will be delivered as a Training-of-Trainers, equipping participants not only with technical knowledge but also with facilitation skills and practical tools that can be cascaded at their respective in-country national and sub-national levels. Key thematic areas include exposure and vulnerability analysis, integration of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), development of multi-indicator triggers, risk-based decision-making, behavioral insights for communication, and operational IBF workflows.

The final day is dedicated to National IBF Demonstrations, where participating countries will apply the concepts and tools introduced during the ToT sessions to refine and finalize their country-specific IBF pilot designs. This includes defining priority temperature-related hazards, target sectors, triggers and thresholds, early actions, communication approaches, and next steps for implementation.

The  Workshop aims to:

• Build national capacity through a Training-of-Trainers (ToT) approach by delivering targeted training on priority technical and operational gaps, and by clarifying roles, cascading mechanisms, and the technical assistance required to sustain IBF implementation beyond the project period.
• Finalize national IBF demonstration plans for implementation during the 2026 heat and cold seasons, including agreement on objectives, scope, phasing, roles, and institutional arrangements.
• Strengthen coherence between national demonstrations and the regional IBF framework and toolkit, ensuring technical consistency, effective co-production, and context-specific adaptation across participating countries.

Expected Outputs:

• An agreed Training-of-Trainers (ToT) arrangement, including national focal points, defined roles, and cascading and technical support mechanisms.
• Finalized national IBF demonstration plans for the 2026 heat and cold seasons, covering objectives, priority sectors and locations, implementation phasing, and coordination arrangements.
• Confirmed alignment with the regional IBF framework and toolkit, ensuring consistent concepts, methodologies, and operational approaches across countries.

The workshop will bring together representatives from:

• National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), who will serve as the initial national Training-of-Trainers (ToT) focal points. These participants will form the core of national ToT teams responsible for cascading IBF knowledge and supporting national demonstration implementation. As introduced during the first regional workshop, RIMES has shared preferred qualifications and skills to guide NMHS nominations.
• Relevant user agencies (e.g., health, agriculture, disaster management, water, urban services) that will partner with NMHSs in the design and implementation of national IBF demonstrations.
• Development partners and technical organizations engaged in the SAHF IBF Working Group, supporting coordination, technical alignment, and knowledge
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Training-of-Trainers (ToT) Nomination Criteria:

• Technical background in climate services, forecasting, and/or disaster risk management
• Experience working with sectoral user agencies (e.g., DRM, agriculture, health, water)
• Familiarity with impact-based forecasting (IBF) concepts and applications
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience in training delivery, coaching, or mentoring approaches
• Commitment to participate in all ToT activities and national demonstration phases
• Formal endorsement from NMHS senior management