Disaster Risk Remedial Management is your gateway to mastering the skills needed in today’s increasingly uncertain world. As natural and man-made disasters become more frequent, the demand for professionals capable of managing and mitigating risks is at an all-time high. This course equips you with a solid understanding of the conceptual frameworks essential for effective risk management. You’ll learn strategic approaches to address risks and vulnerabilities, thereby gaining the ability to implement comprehensive risk management measures. Ideal for those looking to expand their expertise in a thriving sector, this online course offers flexibility and accessibility, enabling you to develop your skills from anywhere. Delve into the vital field of disaster risk management and become a key player in safeguarding communities and environments from potential threats.
Disaster risk management
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual framework of disaster risk management.
- To analyse corrective hazard management strategies effectively and efficiently.
- To evaluate methods for reducing vulnerabilities in areas prone to disasters.
- To develop comprehensive risk management measures using a strategic approach.
- To apply corrective management techniques to minimise the potential impact of disasters.
- To incorporate knowledge of hazards and vulnerabilities into risk assessment processes.
- To draw up action plans for risk reduction through corrective management practices.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Conceptual framework
Risk reduction strategies
Incorporating corrective risk management into land-use and environmental planning instruments
Incorporating corrective risk management into investment
Steps for corrective disaster risk management
UNIT 2. CORRECTIVE HAZARD MANAGEMENT
Overview of corrective hazard management
Structural flood management measures
Structural management measures for mass movements
Environmental management measures
Non-structural measures to reduce the threat
UNIT 3. CORRECTIVE VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT
Corrective vulnerability management
Structural measures to reduce vulnerability
Non-structural measures to reduce vulnerability
Resettlement as a measure to reduce vulnerability
Resettlement – steps to define a process
UNIT 4. COMPREHENSIVE RISK MANAGEMENT INTERVENTIONS
Regional projects
Sector-specific projects
Climate change adaptation measures relating to disaster risk management
Macro-projects as regional intervention measures
Resilient infrastructure as a corrective risk management measure
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