Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects
This course is part of Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand natural disaster impacts on infrastructure development
Identify and analyze different types of disaster risks
Apply risk assessment frameworks to infrastructure projects
Integrate climate change considerations into project planning
Develop proactive risk management strategies
Skills you'll gain
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0.23 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course addresses the critical challenges of natural disaster risk management in infrastructure projects, with a special focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Students learn to identify and analyze different types of disaster risks, understand the components of risk assessment, and integrate climate change considerations into infrastructure planning. The course emphasizes practical approaches to proactive risk management to enhance project success and resilience.
Week 1
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 2
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment
Instructors
Head of the IDB's Corporate and Operational Learning Group
A Colombian national, she holds a Master's Degree in Finance from the Universidad de los Andes and a certification in Project Management from the Project Management Institute. With over 18 years of experience, she has worked across the private, public, and development sectors. Her primary areas of expertise include implementing complex economic and social development projects, as well as designing and executing learning programs centered on project management.
Specialist in Disaster Risk Management at the Inter-American Development Bank
Hori Tsuneki is a dedicated specialist in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where he focuses on enhancing resilience against natural disasters across Latin America and the Caribbean. His role involves facilitating sectoral dialogue with national stakeholders, preparing technical documents, designing loan agreements, and managing portfolios related to disaster risk management. Dr. Tsuneki has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, including his recent book "Local Disaster Risk Management in a Changing Climate: A Perspective from Central America," published by Emerald Publishing in the UK. He holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental Management and Disaster Studies from Kyoto University in Japan, equipping him with a strong foundation to address complex environmental challenges. His expertise is instrumental in developing policies and strategies that integrate disaster risk reduction into national frameworks, ultimately aiming to safeguard communities and enhance their capacity to respond to climate-related risks.
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