The risk and disaster management in biogeographical regions It is a booming sector, given the rise in extreme weather events and the growing vulnerability of our ecosystems. This course will provide you with the tools you need to understand and tackle these challenges from a global perspective. Throughout the course, you will explore the various biogeographical regions, from those in the Northern Hemisphere to the oceans, and their relationship with biodiversity and climate change. You will learn how to assess ecosystem services and you will study conservation mechanisms which are essential for protecting our planet. By taking part, you will not only improve your professional skills, but you will also become an agent of change in risk mitigation and disaster preparedness – a skill that is increasingly in demand in today’s job market. Join us and be part of the solution!
Risk and disaster management in biogeographical regions
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the biogeographical regions and their characteristics in the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics.
- To analyse natural disasters and their impact on the biogeographical regions of the Southern Hemisphere.
- To assess biodiversity and how it is affected by climate change across various biogeographical regions.
- To identify ecosystem services and their significance in environmental risk management.
- Implement conservation measures to protect biodiversity and affected ecosystems.
- To propose strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in specific regions.
- To develop skills for assessing risks and threats in protected natural areas.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BIOGEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE AND THE TROPICS
Basics of biogeography and the Neotropical region
Paleartic biogeographical region
Nearctic biogeographical region
Afrotropical biogeographical region
Natural disasters in the biogeographical regions of the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics
TEACHING UNIT 2. BIOGEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE AND THE OCEANS
Australasian biogeographical region
Indomalayan or Eastern biogeographical region
Antarctic biogeographical region
The world’s oceans
Natural disasters in the biogeographical regions of the Southern Hemisphere and the oceans
TEACHING UNIT 3. BIODIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE RESTORATION OF NATURE
Ecological foundations of biodiversity
Impact on biodiversity
The climate in crisis: scientific perspectives on climate change
Climate change and risk management through mitigation and adaptation
Climate and land-use management through policy mechanisms
TEACHING UNIT 4. ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND CONSERVATION MECHANISMS
Ecosystem services
Mechanisms for assessing ecosystem services
Biodiversity conservation
Ecosystem restoration and initiatives to protect ecosystem services
Risks and threats posed by climate change to protected natural areas
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