INTRODUCTION
Floods are a global challenges facing many countries
and result in the loss of lives and damage to properties hindering development.
Global warming and urbanization are increasing the prevalence of floods. Thus,
many nations are focusing on strategies to combat floods. this necessitates
different strategies for reduction of disaster risks to ensure sustainable
development.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this
course the participants will be able to:
· Explain flood risks in
relation to the current changing climate
· Identify the degree of flood
risks and vulnerability and establish strategies to eradicate the
vulnerabilities
· Develop approaches for
management of flood risks in the current changing climate
· Apply mitigation measures
for flood risk
· Develop flood recovery
programs
· Identify the solutions to
flood risk challenges
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND
This course is beneficial too professional working in
the management of flood disasters including decision makers, developing and
planning officials, professionals in the housing, public works, and water
resources sectors, governmental officials, and NGOs committed to disaster
management. The course accommodates participants from all nations.
COURSE OUTLINE
This course is beneficial too professional working in
the management of flood disasters including decision makers, developing and
planning officials, professionals in the housing, public works, and water
resources sectors, governmental officials, and NGOs committed to disaster
management. The course accommodates participants from all nations.
Introduction
· Define the terms in disaster
risk management
· Formation and predictability
of hydro-meteorological risks
· Occurrence of natural
disasters
· Flood disaster
Flood Risk and
Climate Change
· Global warming and climate
change
· Strategies for climate
change
· Adapting to climate change
Assessment of
Flood Risk
· Flood assessment principles
· Flood vulnerability
processes
· Process of flood risk
evaluation
· Process of community-based
flood risk evaluation
Mitigation of
Flood Risk
· Management plan for
mitigation of flood
· Flood management plan tools
· Smart strategies for Climate
change
· Flood-proofing in a
multifaceted surrounding
· Water shed management
· Rural and urban planning to
reduce flood risks
· Public awareness on flood
risks
Preparation
and Response to Flood Disaster
· Framework for flood disaster
preparation
· Process of flood contingency
planning
· Predicting early flood
warning signs
· Management of emergency
floods
· Process of flood evacuation
· Search and rescue during
flood disaster
Planning and
Implementation for Flood Recovery
· Planning and implementation
· Damages and need assessment
· Programs of sustainable
recovery
Crosscutting
Issues
· Flood risk management
economics
· Flood risk reduction
financial tools
· Trans-boundary, governance
and gender issues
GENERAL NOTES
·
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
·
Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
·
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
·
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI KENYA.
·
The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials,
lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for
our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to:
training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
---|---|---|---|
05/06/2023 - 09/06/2023 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
03/07/2023 - 07/07/2023 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
07/08/2023 - 11/08/2023 | $1350 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
04/09/2023 - 08/09/2023 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
02/10/2023 - 06/10/2023 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
06/11/2023 - 10/11/2023 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
04/12/2023 - 08/12/2023 | $1350 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |