Training

Climate change is arguably the greatest challenge of human history. Human activity has already warmed the planet by 1° Celsius relative to pre-industrial times. The effects are felt through record heat waves, droughts, wildfires and flooding. If fossil

Water is the source of all life. Without it, neither humans nor nature will survive. Yet lack of access to water is a rapidly growing problem and one of the world’s gravest risks. The water we have at our disposal is often too little, too much or too

This course is self-paced – you can enroll immediately and complete the course materials at any time before August 31, 2021. Climate change is arguably the greatest challenge of our time. Human activity has already warmed the planet by 1° Celsius relative

The number of natural disasters has increased significantly in recent years. This has resulted in loss of human and animal life and significant economic, social and environmental impact. Disasters have diverse natural and man-made causes. When these

How do we address the climate emergency and the increasing risk of disasters in a holistic way while improving the health and well-being of people and the planet?

The training is intended to help Resident Coordinator Offices and UN Country Teams integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.