Fundamentals in Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

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Learning goals

• Identify the status of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean regarding disaster risk management based on indicators
• Recognize the importance of integrating disaster risk and climate change analysis into infrastructure projects
• Identify the four components of risk management, emphasizing risk analysis and its six stages, as well as considering climate change as a factor modifying future risks
• Recognize the components of disaster risk, as well as the differences between different types of risks
• Identify the different perspectives or levels of detail in which risk analysis can be approached

Sectors (BIDAcademy)

Urban Development and Housing | Environment and Natural Disasters

Learning experience and activities 

Self-paced e-learning featuring:

• Multimedia elements and readings that introduce key concepts to facilitate learning
• Formative and summative assessments that allow for interpreting, sharing, and practicing theoretical knowledge

Content/Topics

• Challenges for disaster risk reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Conceptual framework of disaster risk management
• Natural risks assessment in infrastructure projects

Assessment

To earn this digital badge, the recipient must have successfully completed all learning activities and summative assessments to meet or exceed the minimum passing score for the course.

Estimated effort

Completing this course requires an effort of approximately 6 hours.

Badge type

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