UNU-CRIS Will Contribute to Global Training of Trainers on Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation
In order to influence the next generation of policymakers and decision makers, PEDRR collaborated with the Cologne University of Applied Sciences’ Centers for Natural Resources and Development (CNRD) and its global network of universities, to develop a Master’s Elective Course on Disasters, Environment and Risk Reduction.
Compiled by researchers and practitioners from more than 15 countries and institutions worldwide, the module contains 50 hours of teaching material, divided into approximately 30 sessions (corresponding to 3-5 credits). It is now available in Spanish and French!
The course is free of charge and available to any university or national training institution interested in teaching it.
In order to request the materials, please send us a formal request in writing from your institution.
Course Topics:
The sessions and discussions will also course topics listed below.
Understanding disaster risk reduction and resilience
Disaster trends analysis
Ecosystem management tools for disaster risk reduction
Climate change and ecosystem-based adaptation
Mainstreaming into development
Ecological Engineering
UNU-CRIS will contribute to global online training of trainers on Eco-DRR coordinated by Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR), a global alliance of UN agencies, NGOs, and specialist institutes hosted by the Global Support Branch of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Geneva, Switzerland. The event is designed for Universities and Training Institutions focusing on disasters, the environment, and risk reduction. The training will run on Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Tuesday 10 each day for 2h30 hours with a certificate upon completion of a post-knowledge assessment.
Trainers, teachers, academicians, and experts involved in capacity building on these topics based in all UN regions of the world are encouraged to apply.
For more information contact: Dr Nidhi Nagabhatla: nnagabhatla@cris.unu.edu
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6LFDCQT
