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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
Japan
PhD in Disaster Nursing Global Leadership
Degree Ph.D. (Nursing), DNGL Description The Disaster Nursing Global Leader (DNGL) Degree Program is the first inter-curricular nursing graduate program in Japan established by University of Kochi, University of Hyogo, Chiba University, Tokyo Medical and
  • 地域ケア開発研究所 Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community - University of Hyogo
  • University of Kochi
Academic programme
Switzerland
Specialisation certificate: Assessment and management of geological and climate related risk
Location Geneva Description The postgraduate certificate CERG-C is designed to be of interest to professional and scientists from a wide background including geologists, civil engineers, physical geographers, social scientists or other field specialists
  • University of Geneva
Academic programme
Tanzania, United Rep of
Periperi U: Risk Methods School 2018
Location Dar es Salaam Description As East Africa becomes increasingly urban, its risk profile is in rapid transition. This shift is interlinked with changing environmental conditions, including increasing climate variability and change. These factors
  • PERIPERI U - Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risk
  • Ardhi University
  • Stellenbosch University
Academic programme
Iran, Islamic Rep of
International course on disaster and emergency health preparedness and response
Location Tehran Description This course from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences will focus on the following topics: Basics of Emergency Preparedness and Response Mechanisms EOC ICS Major Incident Management Emergency Preparedness Exercises Hazards
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Academic programme
South Africa
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences with Disaster Risk Science
The Masters in Environmental Sciences with Disaster Risk Science is a research based Masters composed of a full dissertation.
  • African Centre for Disaster Studies
  • North-West University
Academic programme
South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management
Location Potchefstroom Description This prestigious postgraduate diploma aims to address issues of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation through a multi- and transdisciplinary perspective. This qualification will provide you with
  • African Centre for Disaster Studies
  • North-West University
Academic programme
South Africa
Doctor of Philosophy in Science with Disaster Risk Science
Location Potchefstroom Description The PhD in Disaster Risk Science is a research based PhD composed of a full thesis. Admission requirement Masters of Science degree and appropriate work experience on an NQF level 9. The number of admissions is limited
  • African Centre for Disaster Studies
  • North-West University
Academic programme
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
MSc Climate Change and Environmental Policy
The programme draws from the world-class research expertise in the joint ESRC Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy of the London School of Economics & Political Sciences (LSE) and the University of Leeds.
  • University of Leeds