Programme Overview
Disaster Risk Reduction is vital for building more equitable and sustainable future. Investing in Disaster Prevention and Preparedness can save thousands of lives and reduce material costs. The responsibility of disaster risk management lies on the entire global society, from citizens to global leaders, politicians, private sector and technical institutions. The management of Disaster Risks requires organizational capacity, operating skills and development of functional policies and mechanisms that are able to reduce the adverse impact of natural hazards.
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Workshop in Phnom Penh has been developed to provide its attendees an all-inclusive coverage of disaster risk reduction processes across all sectors of society, analyzing fundamental disaster risk concepts, tools and protocols.
Target Audience
The programme is aimed at:
- The employees of Governmental Agencies
- Members of Non-Governmental Organizations
- Specialists responsible for Disaster Risk Management and Planning
- Professionals working with Humanitarian Organizations
- Members of Development Agencies
- Anybody Interested in Disaster Risk Mitigation and Management.
Programme Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this intensive training course, the participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of disaster risks and their impact
- Conduct Disaster Risk Evaluation and Identify Hazards
- Identify community vulnerability and capacities to deal with natural hazards
- Plan an effective disaster risk response strategy
- Strengthen the role of different organizations and groups in disaster risk management
- Apply and Promote Participatory approach throughout entire disaster risk management lifecycle.
Programme Contents
- Introduction to Disaster Risk Management
- Approaches and Applied tools to Managing Disaster Risks
- Principles of Disaster Risk Management
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
- Sendai Framework
- Disaster Risk Management Process
- Identifying and Evaluating Hazards
- Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments
- Community Participatory tools and techniques
- Conducting Participatory Risk Assessment
- Strategies and Option Analysis
- Iterative Risk Management
- Framework for Disaster Preparedness
- Early Warning Systems and Response Mechanisms
- End-to-end early warning framework
- Weather and Flood Forecasting
- Climate Prediction
- Tsunami Early Warning
- Forecast-Based Risk Estimation
- Decision-making tools and their application
- Disaster Mitigation concepts and strategies
- Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction
- Action Plan Development
- Incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction into various humanitarian sectors.
Programme Methodology
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia will be delivered using a mixture of different adult learning methodologies. The consultant will lead the sessions through open presentation and group discussions. Video examples, case studies and Situational Simulations will support the process and enhance the understanding of the attendees regarding the theoretical topics covered. By the end of the programme, Risalat will arrange an exposure visit to the local organization, so that the delegates can be familiar with the practical appliance of the tools and techniques discussed throughout the course and share the expertise of professionals working in disaster risk management field.
