In today’s rapidly changing world, the Disaster and Emergency This course is essential for those seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of crises. With growing global challenges such as climate change, natural disasters and emerging emergencies, there is an increasing demand for knowledgeable professionals in this field. This course offers an in-depth exploration of risk analysis, providing you with the tools to assess and mitigate potential threats. You will gain an understanding of the diverse perspectives on disaster and emergency management, understanding the hazards and stressors that can escalate into full-blown crises. Furthermore, the course explores international institutional efforts to tackle climate change, equipping you with the knowledge to contribute to global solutions. By taking this course, you will place yourself at the forefront of a vital and growing sector, opening the door to exciting career opportunities and making a tangible impact in creating safer communities.
Disaster and emergency
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand risk analysis and its role in disaster management strategies.
- To evaluate different perspectives on disasters and emergency situations.
- To identify hazards and stressors that contribute to the occurrence of disasters.
- To analyse international efforts to tackle the impacts of climate change.
- To apply knowledge of institutional approaches to emergency planning.
- To develop critical thinking skills in assessing disaster scenarios.
- To incorporate knowledge of climate change into disaster risk reduction.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. RISK ANALYSIS
Risk analysis
Types of risk according to their origin
Processes that give rise to risk
Risk analysis and assessment using a comprehensive approach
Disaster risk and its impact on global poverty
UNIT 2. DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES
Study of earthquakes
The atmosphere and meteorological phenomena
Resilience within the framework of disaster risk management
Emergency response I
Emergency Response II
UNIT 3. HAZARDS AND STRESSORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO DISASTERS
Global warming and the ozone layer
Extreme natural events and their global increase
Emerging pollutants
Deforestation and biodiversity loss
Freshwater and ocean acidification
UNIT 4. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate emergency and associated risks
Introduction to the work on climate change management proposed by the IPCC
IPCC special reports
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
Country engagement
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