Flood Disaster Risk Management in Changing Climate
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INTRODUCTION
Floods are a global challenges facing many countries and result in the loss of lives and damage to properties hindering development. Global warming and urbanization are increasing the prevalence of floods. Thus, many nations are focusing on strategies to combat floods. This necessitates different strategies for reduction of disaster risks to ensure sustainable development. This course is beneficial too professional working in the management of flood disasters including decision makers, developing and planning officials, professionals in the housing, public works, and water resources sectors, governmental officials, and NGOs committed to disaster management. The course accommodates participants from all nations.
DURATION
5 Days
Outline
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1
Introduction
- Define the terms in disaster risk management
- Formation and predictability of hydro-meteorological risks
- Occurrence of natural disasters
- Flood disaster
Flood Risk and Climate Change
- Global warming and climate change
- Strategies for climate change
- Adapting to climate change
Module 2
Assessment of Flood Risk
- Flood assessment principles
- Flood vulnerability processes
- Process of flood risk evaluation
- Process of community-based flood risk evaluation
Module 3
Mitigation of Flood Risk
- Management plan for mitigation of flood
- Flood management plan tools
- Smart strategies for Climate change
- Flood-proofing in a multifaceted surrounding
- Water shed management
- Rural and urban planning to reduce flood risks
- Public awareness on flood risks
Module 4
Preparation and Response to Flood Disaster
- Framework for flood disaster preparation
- Process of flood contingency planning
- Predicting early flood warning signs
- Management of emergency floods
- Process of flood evacuation
- Search and rescue during flood disaster
Planning and Implementation for Flood Recovery
- Planning and implementation
- Damages and need assessment
- Programs of sustainable recovery
Module 5
Crosscutting Issues
- Flood risk management economics
- Flood risk reduction financial tools
- Trans-boundary, governance and gender issues
Schedules
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| No. of Days: | 5 |
| Total Hours: | 8 |
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