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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
UNU International Course: UN System - pressing issues and sustainable solutions
Degree UNU certificate Description United Nations University (UNU) will organize the tenth regular session of its six-week UNU International Course at UNU Centre in Tokyo, Japan, from 11 May through 19 June 2009. The UNU International Courses (UNU/IC) are
  • United Nations University (UNU)
Academic programme
Japan
Doctorate in environmental management
Location Kyoto Description International Environment and Disaster Management (IEDM) research field comes under the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GSGES) of Kyoto University. The school offers two courses, master in environmental
Academic programme
Japan
Master of science in sustainability, development, and peace
The programme builds on UNU’s strong record in research and capacity development, as well as the extensive network of scholars and academic institutions participating in UNU research.
  • United Nations University (UNU)
Academic programme
Japan
Postgraduate courses on building resilience to climate change
Location Tokyo Degree Building resilience to climate change Description The United Nations University Institute for Sus­tainability and Peace (UNU-ISP), Tokyo, invites applications for the intensive post­graduate programme on Building Resilience to
  • United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
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
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)