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Academic programmes

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
Malaysia
Doctor of philosophy - disaster studies
Location Selangor Description The Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (SEADPRI-UKM), was established to carry out research and provide advice in disaster-related fields, especially in the Southeast Asia
  • Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Academic programme
Chile
Diplomado en derechos humanos, desarrollo sustentable y políticas de prevención de desastres en América Latina y el Caribe
Location Santiago Degree Diploma Description In Spanish: La Fundación Henry Dunant América Latina y el Instituto Internacional Henry Dunant ofrecen el diplomado internacional en derechos humanos, desarrollo sustentable y políticas públicas de prevención
  • Henry Dunant Foundation Latin America
Academic programme
Chile
Diplomado salud mental en emergencias, desastres y catástrofes
Location Santiago de Chile Description In Spanish: Descripción Segunda versión de este programa de pos-título que desarrolla en 140 horas temáticas relacionadas con la salud mental en situaciones de desastre basada en la mejor evidencia científica
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Academic programme
Canada
Bachelor of disaster & emergency management
Location Toronto, Ontario Description The new Bachelor of Disaster & Emergency Management (BDEM) degree program—launching September 2010— is offered as a 90-credit Bachelor, 120-credit specialized honours and 120-credit honours degree program, with an
  • York University
Academic programme
Canada
Emergency management certificate program
Description The Emergency Management Certificate Program has been designed in close consultation with key professional organizations to address core skills and knowledge, and the balance between research, theory and practice required in this vitally
  • York University
Academic programme
Hong Kong (China)
Climate Change and Health: Global Public Health Summer Institute
Location Sha Tin Description Climate change is an important topic for public health practices for the 21st century. This course offers participants an overview of issues related to climate change and health. It aims to show how public health principles
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong, the
Academic programme
Germany Netherlands, the Slovenia Spain
Erasmus Mundus MSc in flood risk management
The unique two-year Flood Risk Master programme integrates science, engineering and socioeconomic topics through a range of courses taught by leading experts at four European universities
  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Office - IHE DELFT Institute for Water Education
  • University of Ljubljana
  • Technical University of Dresden
  • Technical University of Catalonia
Academic programme
New Zealand
Master of Arts in Emergency Management
This programme is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in both disaster prevention and management.
  • Massey University