Training on Flood Disaster Risk Management in a Changing Climate

Module 1: Climate Change and Flood Risk

• Climate drivers of flood hazards: rainfall variability, sea-level rise, storm surges

• Types of floods: riverine, flash floods, coastal flooding, urban floods

• Impacts on communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure

• Case Study: Climate-induced flooding disrupting urban infrastructure

Module 2: Flood Risk Assessment and Mapping

• Tools and methodologies for hazard, exposure, and vulnerability assessment

• Flood modeling and GIS applications in risk mapping

• Data collection and integration for decision-making

• Case Study: Using risk mapping to guide floodplain management

Module 3: Disaster Preparedness and Early Warning Systems

• Designing effective early warning and communication systems

• Role of technology, remote sensing, and climate forecasting

• Community-based disaster preparedness approaches

• Case Study: Community-led early warning reducing flood losses

Module 4: Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Ecosystem Solutions

• Flood-resilient infrastructure planning and design

• Nature-based solutions: wetlands restoration, river basin management

• Integrating adaptation measures into development planning

• Case Study: Ecosystem-based flood management supporting resilience

Module 5: Integrated Flood Disaster Risk Management

• Policy frameworks and governance mechanisms

• Multi-stakeholder coordination for flood risk reduction

• Developing integrated disaster management and adaptation plans

• Case Study: Implementing a comprehensive flood risk management strategy