http://www.preventionweb.net/english/rss/feed.php?id=13 Preparation and professional development courses provided by Universities and academic institutions in DRR. en-us Copyright 2010 PreventionWeb.net Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:35:14 +0000 GMT 60 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/images/common/preventionweb_text.gif http://www.preventionweb.net/english/ 264 48 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=14951The Centre for Development, Environment and Policy (CeDEP) undertakes research and postgraduate teaching in the fields of applied economics, environment and biodiversity, and sustainability and development11 August 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=14767South Africa faces increasing levels of disaster risk28 July 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=14438This programme will enable students to - Critically examine existing theories and practices of disaster risk reduction and disaster resilience - Apply in a systematic ,and creative manner, participatory and socially responsible approaches to disaster risk reduction in the built environment - Effectively manage knowledge transfer and integration practices between relevant stakeholders - Apply recognised research techniques and appropriate analytical and problem solving skills to resolving complex issues in the practice of disaster mitigation and reconstruction in disaster affected regions - Recognise the professional and ethical responsibilities of the practising built environment professional in a disaster situation The programme team are all members of the Centre for Disaster Resilience (CDR) in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Salford30 June 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=14330The Advanced Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management has been developed to meet the training needs of the strategic planners in emergency/disaster services, industry and communities by providing broad skills in the professional area of emergency and disaster management18 June 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=14150This postgraduate programme targeted at active professionals allows contributing to this nationally significant practice-oriented field8 June 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=13996This programme was established since 2004 to support the achievement of sustainable economic development in ASEAN countries, where the problems of natural disasters and unsustainable geo-resources management have been such serious obstacles for sustainable development26 May 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=14015The programmes uniquely focus on the issues pertaining to climate change, environmental problems and human settlements26 May 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=13986OverviewThis course helps in strengthening of the capacity of individuals to reduce the impact of disasters through enhancing their knowledge and skills to promote and adopt disaster reduction practices as an integral part of the development process at community, national, sub-regional and regional levels21 May 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=13845International Environment and Disaster Management (IEDM) research field comes under the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GSGES) of Kyoto University6 May 2010 http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/trainings-events/academics/v.php?id=13833International Environment and Disaster Management (IEDM) research field comes under the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GSGES) of Kyoto University6 May 2010