• To provide senior managers with a comprehensive understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilient urban development management (RUDM).
• To equip senior managers with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective DRR and RUDM strategies and policies.
• Develop and implement effective governance arrangements for disaster risk reduction and resilient urban development.
• To promote cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination in DRR and RUDM.

This course is designed for senior executives, managers, and directors who are responsible for or involved in setting their organization’s strategic direction and goals. The course suits participants from various sectors and industries who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in corporate responsibility and sustainability. It suits executives from any industry, function, or region interested in or responsible for developing, implementing, or overseeing strategic sustainability and corporate governance initiatives in their organization.

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and principles of DRR
• Identify and assess urban disaster risks
• Develop and implement DRR strategies for urban areas
• Strengthen preparedness and response measures
• Facilitate urban recovery
• Mobilize financial resources for DRR and resilient urban development
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting DRR.

Day One:

• Introduction to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Resilient Urban Development Management (RUDM).
• The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
• Urban disaster risk assessment and mapping
• Sectoral approaches to DRR and RUDM.

Day Two:

• DRR and RUDM governance
• Cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration
• Financing for DRR and RUDM
• Mainstreaming DRR and RUDM into development

Day Three:

• Case studies in DRR and RUDM
• DRR and RUDM in a changing climate
• Building disaster resilience in vulnerable communities
• The role of the private sector in DRR and RUDM

Day Four:

• DRR and RUDM planning and programming
• DRR and RUDM monitoring and evaluation
• Communicating DRR and RUDM.
• Advocacy for DRR and RUDM

Day Five:

• Leadership and management for disaster risk reduction and resilient urban development.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Course review and action planning.

Each day would include a mix of lectures, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises. The course would be designed to be interactive and engaging, and to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to lead and manage disaster risk reduction and resilient urban development initiatives in their own cities.