Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework

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Overview

The introductory module reviews worldwide trends, basic concepts and terminologies in disaster risk management. It also outlines the framework that is followed throughout the course and the overall disaster risk management program.

Aims of this module are to improve your
Knowledge of worldwide trends in disaster occurrence,
Awareness about natural hazards and their impact on development prospects,
Understanding of basic concepts in comprehensive natural disaster risk management,
Appreciation of linkages between natural hazard risk and natural resource management and environmental degradation,
Understanding of the importance of formulating and implementing comprehensive mitigation strategies.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, you will understand:
The variety of existing natural hazards and their effects all over the globe,
The reasons that natural disaster risk management is considered a priority development issue,
The importance attached by the international community to reducing the impact of disasters,
The available and accessible international initiatives that aim at reducing the vulnerability of communities at large,
The key elements of the comprehensive disaster risk management framework,
The major stakeholders involved in disaster risk management at the national

Registration Start:
Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 3:03 PM
You cannot enrol any more, since enrolment ended on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 11:59 PM
Self enrolment (Student)
Enrolment is disabled or inactive
Duration: 6 Week
Pre-Requisite to Participate
Minimum graduation or equivalent in any discipline. Fundamental knowledge of computer operations including but not limited to MS Office, opening media files etc. Well-versed in working on the computer. Preferably having knowledge of online virtual learning platform. Comfortable in reading and writing in English.