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Training Course On Flood Disaster Risk Management in a Changing Climate

Event Details

Dates Oct. 26 - 30, 2015
Location Nairobi, Kenya

Related Initiatives

  • Urban Floods Community of Practice (UFCOP)

Event Summary

The need to combat the perennial problem of floods and resultant destruction has been a forefront concern for most third world nations, which calls for a proactive approach to establishing a disaster risk reduction regime for safer and sustainable development. This course is particularly useful for professionals working with flood disaster risk management. The course is open to participants from all countries. Participation of decision-makers, elected and appointed national and local administrators, development and planning authorities, water engineers and flood control professionals, officials in urban planning, housing, public works, and water resource and management is especially encouraged. The course will likewise benefit private land developers, emergency response personnel, UN and other international agencies, and NGOs working on disaster mitigation. One module is on “flood risk assessment”.

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