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Call for applications : National Training Course on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Environment Sector (Ecosystem Approach to DRR) 8-12 Oct 2012 New Delhi

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National Institute of Disaster Management
(Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India)
5-B, IIPA Campus, IP Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi - 110002
Training Programme on Eco System Approach to
Disaster Risk Reduction
Dates : 8-12 October, 2012
Venue : National Institute of Disaster Management.
Course Coordinators : Dr. Anil K. Gupta, Associate Professor, envirosafe2007@gmail.com
Sreeja S. Nair, Assistant Professor, sreejanair22@gmail.com
Course Contents : Introduction to Eco DRR
· What is Eco-DRR?
· How Eco-DRR Enhance Resilience
Climate Change and Ecosystem Based Adaptation
Eco-DRR,Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction
Legal and Policy Framework
EcoDRR in various geo-environmental settings.
· Coastal Ecosystem
· Urban Ecosystems
· Mountain Ecosystems
· Desert Ecosystems
· Agro-ecosystems
· Wetlands
Field Visit to Wetland and Yamuna Flood Plain Eco DRR Case Studies
Course Fee : There is no course fee. Accommodation shall be provided to the Govt. Deptt./Govt University or College nominees free of charge.. Certificate of participation shall be issued on completion.

Target group : The course is open for the faculty members / scientists/officals of Universities and Institutes working on climate change, environment, disaster management and (NGOs maximum 5) and officers of Government of India or State Govt. officials/projects. Applications from Masters Students and private consultants will not be considered.
Further details regarding nomination form, registration etc contact Ms. Sakshi Rana, Training Assistant sakshi.nidm@gmail.com or the course faculty members. Nominations without signature and seal of the competent authority shall not be considered. Last date of receiving completed nomination form is 4 October 2012, 6pm. Kindly make sure with the course team that your participation is confirmed