Africa Research and Impact Network

AI for Climate Resilience Fellowship

Equipping African researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with AI and ML skills to address climate change challenges across Africa and beyond.

3

Levels

70%

Pass Mark

3

Certificates

Programme Structure

Fellowship Levels

Beginner

Foundation & Technical Core

Climate science, policy frameworks, mathematical foundations, and an introduction to AI and Machine Learning.

Topic quizzes after each major topic

End-of-module assessments

Minimum pass mark: 70%

Certificate in Foundations of AI for Climate Resilience

Intermediate

Advanced Analytical Modelling

Advanced ML for climate modeling, uncertainty and risk analysis, and spatial vulnerability mapping.

Advanced modeling quizzes

Practical assignments

Mini modeling project

Minimum pass mark: 70%

Advanced Certificate in AI for Climate Analytics

Advanced

Applied Innovation & Capstone

Real-world case studies, AI-driven solution design, ethical integration, policy translation, and a final Capstone Project where you design an AI-based climate resilience solution.

Advanced assessments & solution reviews

Final presentation & peer review

Fellowship Certificate

Format

Mode of Study

Self-paced Modules

Learn at your own pace on the ARIN platform

Live Zoom Masterclasses

Interactive sessions with thematic experts

Webinars

Curated expert-led knowledge sessions

Case-based Assignments

Real-world problem-solving tasks

Capstone Project

AI innovation aligned with African priorities

Skills

Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret climate datasets and model climate variability trends

  • Build and evaluate basic ML models for environmental data

  • Apply AI in vulnerability mapping and risk forecasting

  • Quantify uncertainty in climate projections

  • Critically assess ethical implications of AI in climate governance

  • Develop policy briefs informed by AI-generated evidence

  • Present a climate-resilient AI innovation aligned with African priorities

Curriculum

Course Modules

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