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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Denmark
Course: Shelter and settlements in disasters
The course covers different shelter and settlements challenges in accordance with local needs and builds on local resources as part of building-back-better strategies.
  • University of Copenhagen
Academic programme
Japan
MSc Programme in Sustainability
The programme provides students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to solving challenges of sustainability.
  • United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
Academic programme
Japan
PhD Programme in Sustainability
Location Tokyo Description UNU-IAS programmes aim to produce the policymakers and researchers of tomorrow, who will be at the forefront of global efforts towards a more sustainable future. The PhD programme in Sustainability Science is a three-year
  • United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
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Técnico básico en gestión integral del riesgo
Description El Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) del Gobierno de México, a través de la Escuela Nacional de Protección Civil (ENAPROC), convoca a la población interesada a participar en el programa educativo Técnico Básico en Gestión
  • Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres
  • Secretaría de Gobernación
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IFRC-TISS Certificate in Disaster Management
The IFRC and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) online certificate course in Disaster Management (DM) provides an online learning platform with a blend of academic excellence and practical experiences.
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Academic programme
Israel
International MPH in Emergency and Disaster Management
The program, which spans over one academic year, covers both theoretical and practical aspects of emergency and disaster management.
  • Tel Aviv University
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Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation and Climate Resilient Development
Description The course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the interface between urban development, disaster risk and climate change, dynamics, variability causal factors and impacts of disasters and climate change and the issues involved
  • Swayam Shikshan Prayog
Academic programme
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
MSc International Disaster Management
The programme is aimed to critically analyse key concepts in disaster management theory, research, policy and practice, including vulnerability, governance, disaster risk reduction, and enhancing resilience to disasters through prevention, preparedness.
  • Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute, University of Manchester