Report | 2-Day Training of Trainers on Building Climate-Smart Health Professionals

Executive Summary

The Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on Building Climate­Smart Health Professionals, jointly organized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) and Project HOPE, was held from 24-25 September 2025 at Sawalino Hotel, Ketti, Nasarawa State. The two-day national workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to understand, communicate, and respond effectively to the health impacts of climate change, while integrating climate resilience into healthcare delivery across Nigeria.

This initiative aligns with global and donor priorities to strengthen climate-resilient health systems, promote One Health approaches, and advance Nigeria’s commitment to addressing climate-sensitive diseases and environmental health risks.