4-Days Certificate Course on Building Disaster Resilience and Social Responsibility through Experiential Learning

Introduction to climate change, disasters & impact

• Overview of climate change, its effects, and related disasters
• Explanation of key terminologies: Hazard, Vulnerability, Risk, and Capacity (HRVC)
• Analysis of disaster types prevalent in India and their societal impacts
• Examination of India’s hazard and vulnerability profiles

Disaster management lifecycle

• Covers disaster management phases
• Highlights stakeholder roles in each stage of disaster management
• Focuses on recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation strategies
• Emphasizes community participation for effective disaster resilience

Integrating citizen science with scientific observations

• Train in observing environmental changes and early warning signs
• Introduce tools for measuring key disaster risk indicators
• Develop skills in data collection and analysis for risk assessment
• Apply practical techniques for disaster monitoring and mitigation

Indigenous knowledge systems for risk reduction

• Explore traditional knowledge systems for disaster risk reduction
• Highlight indigenous practices that enhance community resilience
• Analyze case studies of successful traditional disaster management
• Promote integration of local wisdom with modern disaster strategies

Fostering Inclusive and resilient communities

• Understand climate risk assessment and community roles in risk management
• Learn PRA tools for building inclusive community resilience and local adaptation
• Emphasize local engagement in disaster prevention and preparedness
• Define disaster management committees, their roles, and key do’s & don’ts
• Develop disaster resilience champions for a community

EWS and Apps

• Hands-on experience with apps like Landslide Tracker and Amritakripa
• Introduce sensors for monitoring and early warning
• Explore Geospatial Technologies (GIS) for disaster management
• Role of IoT and remote sensing for disaster resilience

Awareness of first aid skills

• Conduct interactive sessions on essential first-aid techniques for disaster response
• Discuss the health impacts of disasters and strategies for emergency care
• Educate on epidemic prevention and disease control in post-disaster scenarios

Field visit

Managing the psychosocial impact of disaster

• Address psychological challenges faced by responders and disaster survivors
• Explore strategies for mental health support and stress mitigation
• Highlight the role of organizations like AmritaSREE in disaster recovery
• Discuss technology-driven solutions for family reunification after disasters

Collaboration with local bodies and NGOs

• Explore collaboration with local government, NGOs, and community champions for disaster preparedness
• Raise awareness of government schemes like Smart India Hackathon and KAPILA for student-led disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives
• Highlight partnerships for child risk reduction (e.g., UNICEF) and fostering social responsibility
• Emphasize parental roles in school/college disaster preparedness and the PM’s 10-Point Agenda

Organizational support and employee credits

• Encourage organizations to integrate DRR training into employee development programs
• Promote credit-based incentives for employees participating in disaster preparedness initiatives
• Highlight the role of workplaces in fostering a culture of resilience and preparedness
• Advocate for policies that support employee engagement in DRR training