Disaster Management & Humanitarian Response

This lecture will provide better understanding of civil protection mechanisms and humanitarian response; operational coordination of disaster management and humanitarian response;

Detailed course description

START:
25. October 2021
DURATION:
5 days (25-29 October 2021). An exam on the 5th of November
CREDIT:
6 ECTS

This lecture will provide comprehensive information on structures, workflows, and practical challenges of international organizations such as the UN, governments, NGOs, as well as the private sector, dealing with disaster management and humanitarian response. Lectures will be coordinated by UNU-EHS and held by various external experts with hands-on knowledge in related areas. Learning objectives include a better understanding of civil protection mechanisms and humanitarian response; operational coordination of disaster management and humanitarian response; UN and other international organizations in humanitarian response; the role of media in disaster management and humanitarian response.

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Jörg Szarzynski and guest lecturers

Master Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security

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