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Massive Open Online Course: A Resilient Future - Science & Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction
Starting November 5th, the Cooperation & Development Center at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) will launch its Massive Open Online Course: A Resilient Future - Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction.
This course aims to introduce participants to existing and emerging technologies suitable for disaster risk reduction while promoting the overall aim of sustainable development. The course focuses on three main natural hazards - floods, landslides, and earthquakes. It also discusses the challenges and limits of adapting and adopting technologies depending on context (Global North and Global South) with examples from Switzerland, Nepal, Colombia, Philippines, and other countries.
Intended Audience
The course is FREE and OPEN to anyone who has the motivation, persistence, and interest in learning about disaster risk reduction.
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Duration
7 weeks
What's Included
Participants will be able to
- Explain DRR related concepts and science and technology for DRR.
- Identify and describe existing and emerging technologies for landslide and flood reduction.
- Explain methodological tools to assess vulnerabilities and risk and strengthen the resilience of communities at risk of landslides, floods, and earthquakes.
- Exemplify the role and the challenges of science and technological innovations for disaster risk reduction in an interdisciplinary manner including the importance of social aspects.
- Recognize some of the actors active in DRR and international policy frameworks and technology for DRR.
Course Fee
Free. Add a Verified Certificate for $50.
How to Register
Enroll directly through the website.
Further Information
This course requires 2-4 hours of effort per week.
The description of the course is also available on the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) website.
Tel: +41 (0)21 693 6045
Email: drrmooc@epfl.ch
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