Join the NoE Online Summer School for Disaster Risk Professionals in Africa

We are excited to invite you to the NoE Online Summer School for Disaster Risk Professionals in Africa taking place from June 23rd to July 9th, 2025. This event is organized by UNU-EHS, WASCAL, and partners under the Africa Network of Centres of Excellence for Disaster Risk Reduction (NoE) and aims to strengthen national and regional capacities with advanced knowledge and practical skills in disaster risk reduction.

Feel free to forward this opportunity to colleagues who may be interested.

Please note that the summer school will be held in English.

Why attend?

• Capacity Building: Enhance your professional competence with advanced knowledge and practical skills in disaster risk reduction.
• Knowledge Exchange: Engage in cross-country learning and collaboration with African disaster risk professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
• Technology Integration: Learn about the use of digital tools, remote sensing, early warning systems, and data analytics in disaster risk management.
• Policy and Practice Linkages: Strengthen the connection between scientific research, community-based practices, and policymaking in disaster risk reduction.
• Indigenous Knowledge and Inclusion: Promote inclusive participation by integrating indigenous knowledge and encouraging the role of youth and women.

For more information, please see the attached concept note.

Programme highlights

• Live sessions with experts
• Online courses and self-study materials
• Recordings of lectures from previous national trainings
• Online exchange among participants
• Share fair to present best practices and experiences
• Certification upon completion signed by United Nations University (UNU-VIE) and United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Programme Schedule

The online summer school will take place from June 23rd to July 9th. Here is a brief overview of the tentative schedule:

• June 23: Opening workshop, keynote speech, introductions
• June 24 - July 4: Self-study, online courses, expert sessions
• June 30: Midterm workshop
• July 7: Share fair presentations
• July 9: Closing remarks, certification