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Discover learning opportunities that align with your interests and career goals in building disaster resilience.

This page provides a curated list of academic programmes focused on disaster risk reduction (DRR), resilience, climate change adaptation, and related fields. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional looking to advance your knowledge, you can find degree programs, short courses, and training opportunities from institutions worldwide.

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Academic programme
United States of America
MSc Crisis, Emergency and Risk Management
The Graduate Certificate in Crisis Management provides the skills needed to define emergencies and disasters as well as develop incident management plans for responding to and managing environmental and public health emergencies.
  • George Washington University
Academic programme
United States of America
MSc Emergency Management
The Master of Science in Emergency Management (MSEM) degree, which is offered totally online, is designed to educate individuals to plan and coordinate emergency management efforts.
  • Millersville University
Academic programme
United States of America
Emergency administration and planning
Location Denton, Texas Description The Bachelor of Science program in Emergency Administration and Planning offers an innovative curriculum emphasizing professional competency for undergraduates interested in a career in the emergency and disaster
  • University of North Texas
Academic programme
United States of America
MA programme in Climate and Society
The MA in Climate and Society is a program that trains professionals and academics to understand and address the impacts of climate variability and climate change on society and the environment.
  • Columbia University
Academic programme
United States of America
Disaster management and humanitarian assistance certificate
Location Manoa, Hawaii Degree Disaster management humanitarian assistance graduate certificate Description The Department of Urban and Regional Planning's Program on Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance grows out of our commitment to a
  • University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Academic programme
United States of America
Política y economía en la reducción del riesgo de desastres (RRD) The political economy of disaster risk reduction (DRR)
Description In Spanish: Florida International University (FIU) con el apoyo de la Oficina de Asistencia para Desastres de la Agencia Internacional para el Desarrollo (USAID/OFDA), ha desarrollado una serie de cursos de educación superior en el tema de la
  • Florida International University
Academic programme
United States of America
Geospatial technology capacity building program (GTCB)
Description Professional training program focusing on developing competencies and enhancing knowledge, skills, and abilities of the geospatial taskforce. Partnered with New Mexico State University all courses are worth 2 college credits that can be
  • Geospatial Applied Research Experts House
Academic programme
United States of America
Center for Disaster and Risk Analysis
Location Fort Collins, Colorado Description The Center for Disaster and Risk Analysis (CDRA) at Colorado State University is dedicated to reducing the harm and losses caused by natural, technological, and human-caused disasters. Central to achieving this
  • Colorado State University