INTRODUCTION

Floods are a significant global challenge, causing loss of lives and extensive property damage, which hinders development. The increasing prevalence of floods due to global warming and urbanization demands robust strategies for disaster risk reduction. Effective flood disaster risk management is crucial for ensuring sustainable development and resilience in flood-prone areas. The "Flood Disaster Risk Management in a Changing Climate" workshop is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address flood risks in the context of a changing climate. Participants will learn to assess flood risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement flood recovery programs. This comprehensive training will enable participants to identify flood vulnerabilities, apply appropriate mitigation measures, and develop sustainable solutions for flood risk management.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain Flood Risks: Understand flood risks in relation to the current changing climate.
• Assess Vulnerability: Identify the degree of flood risks and vulnerabilities and establish strategies to eradicate them.
• Develop Risk Management Approaches: Create approaches for managing flood risks in a changing climate.
• Apply Mitigation Measures: Implement effective flood risk mitigation measures.
• Design Recovery Programs: Develop comprehensive flood recovery programs.
• Identify Solutions: Find and apply solutions to flood risk challenges.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is beneficial for professionals involved in flood disaster management, including decision-makers, planning officials, housing and public works professionals, water resources experts, government officials, and NGO workers dedicated to disaster management. The course is open to participants from all nations.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction

• Define disaster risk management terms
• Formation and predictability of hydro-meteorological risks
• Occurrence of natural disasters
• Understanding flood disasters

Module 2: Flood Risk and Climate Change

• Impact of global warming and climate change on flood risks
• Strategies for climate change adaptation
• Methods to adapt to changing climate conditions

Module 3: Assessment of Flood Risk

• Principles of flood risk assessment
• Flood vulnerability processes
• Community-based flood risk evaluation techniques

Module 4: Mitigation of Flood Risk

• Development of flood management plans
• Tools for flood risk mitigation
• Smart strategies for climate change adaptation
• Flood-proofing in diverse environments
• Watershed management
• Rural and urban planning to reduce flood risks
• Public awareness initiatives on flood risks

Module 5: Preparation and Response to Flood Disaster

• Framework for flood disaster preparedness
• Flood contingency planning processes
• Predicting early flood warning signs
• Emergency flood management strategies
• Flood evacuation processes
• Search and rescue operations during flood disasters

Module 6: Planning and Implementation for Flood Recovery

• Comprehensive planning and implementation
• Damage and needs assessment
• Programs for sustainable recovery

Module 7: Crosscutting Issues

• Economics of flood risk management
• Financial tools for flood risk reduction
• Trans-boundary, governance, and gender issues

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive experience in their respective fields. The training includes practical activities, theory, group work, and case studies.
• Participants will receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate.
• Tailor-made courses are available to meet specific organizational needs. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will take place at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the start of training, with proof of payment sent to training@skillsforafrica.org.