New Strategies for Urban Development and Disaster Risk Reduction
Introduction:
The world’s population is rapidly changing and moving to urban areas. Accordingly to UN, by 2050, it is projected that two-thirds of the global population will live in cities. The need for a new urban development paradigm that prioritizes the integration of cities, sustainability, and innovation is essential to address the complex challenges and opportunities of our rapidly urbanizing world.
Cities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Urban development paradigms must adapt to climate resilience and mitigation strategies, including sustainable transportation, resilient infrastructure, and green building practices.
The five-day course on New Strategies for Urban Development and Disaster Risk Reduction is designed to provide senior managers with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and implement sustainable and resilient urban development strategies. The course will cover a range of topics, including:
The latest trends and challenges in urban development
The relationship between disaster risk and urbanization
Disaster risk reduction strategies for urban areas
Sustainable urban development practices
Case studies of successful urban development and disaster risk reduction initiatives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the complex challenges facing cities today, including climate change, urbanization, and inequality.
Apply innovative solutions and best practices to develop and implement new strategies for urban development and disaster risk reduction.
Promote social equity and inclusive urban planning and development.
Strengthen urban governance for disaster risk reduction.
Objective
- To provide senior managers with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement new strategies for urban development and disaster risk reduction.
- To help senior managers understand the complex challenges facing cities today, including climate change, urbanization, and inequality.
- To expose senior managers to innovative solutions and best practices from around the world.
Target Audience
This course is designed for senior managers in government, the private sector, and civil society organizations who are involved in urban development and disaster risk reduction.
Content
Day 1:
- Introduction to urban development and disaster risk reduction
- The challenges and opportunities of urbanization
- The impact of climate change on cities
- Disaster preparedness and response
Day 2:
- Integrating disaster risk reduction into urban planning and development
- Nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction
- Building resilient infrastructure
- Financing urban development and disaster risk reduction
Day 3:
- Social equity and disaster risk reduction
- Inclusive urban planning and development
- Community-based disaster risk reduction
- Urban governance for disaster risk reduction
Day 4:
- Case studies of innovative urban development and disaster risk reduction initiatives from around the world
- Field visit to a local urban development project
Day 5:
- Action planning for developing and implementing new strategies for urban development and disaster risk reduction
Training Methodology
The course will use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, case studies, group discussions, and field visits. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners and experts in the field, and to share their own experiences and perspectives.
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What is included?
- Meeting room-based training at state-of-the-art course venue
- Subject-matter expertise delivered by practising Management Consultants
- Course material (Soft & Hard-copies)
- Breakfast & light refreshments
- Networking sessions
- City tour end of session
- Accredited Certificates of Completion Will be awarded
