NALAS training on Effective application of DRR IT

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OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE 

By the end of the training, the participants are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to address critical challenges faced by local governments in managing hydrometeorological hazards. They transition from first responders to first preventers, understanding global, EU, and regional/national disaster risk reduction concepts, risk assessment phases, and innovative solutions for prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. 

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Participants are acquainted with the hydrometeorological hazards and understand the process of risk assessment and the need for resilience building. 
• Participants are informed about the European Union’s perspective and coordination mechanisms in hydrometeorological hazard management. 
• Participants are informed about the existing IT tools and platforms for hydrometeorological hazards’ risk assessment and management and their applicability at a local level by the local governments. 
• Participants are informed about innovative solutions and best practices for hydrometeorological hazards’ risk assessment and management.

TARGET AUDIENCES 

This training is designed for practitioners working in the local government units who are responsible for civil protection/disaster risk management/climate change areas who have certain initial knowledge on the topic and for the members of the local government headquarters for protection and rescue/civil protection. 

LEARNING METHODS 

This training is facilitator-guided and offers online learning methodology and tools including readings, case studies, videos, guest speaker sessions, discussions, assignments and quizzes. These interactive tools will enable you to share your views, discuss with others and receive feedback. Online discussions and exchange of ideas and thoughts will encourage you to establish a permanent network of practitioners who work in local governments on disaster risk management/civil protection/management of hydrometeorological hazards.

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