ARBE6607
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Disaster risk reduction is a systematic approach to dealing with hazards through their identification, analysis and subsequent management. In the aftermath of the third world conference on disaster risk reduction in Sendai, Japan, in March 2015, the issue of disaster risk reduction has been placed at the heart of sustainable development worldwide through the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The Sendai Framework is both all-encompassing and generically aspirational, leading to considerable variation in both its interpretation and application. This course examines the Sendai Framework from the perspective of governments in all their various forms, differentiating between national/federal, state/province/territory, and local/city levels. The course also introduces a systematic approach to disaster risk reduction.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Trimester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the societal systems, policies and procedures used to govern a given geographical location in relation to potential hazards and risk reduction.
2. Systematically analyse a given geographic location for potential hazards.
3. Identify the potential risks arising from identified hazards.
4. Develop an effective disaster risk reduction plan for the location.
Content
This course enables students to develop an understanding of the implications of the Sendai Framework upon societal functions as enacted by different levels of government, paying particular heed to hazard identifiication and the subsequent management of risk. It facilitates students' exposure to relevant policies and procedures, complexities of implementation, and their adaptation to the requirements of the Sendai Framework.
The course also introduces students toa range of widely used disaster risk reduction assessment tools including: the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Local Government Self-Assessment Tool (LG-SAT); the United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat) City Resilience Profiling Program; the United Nations Development Program (UNDP); and UNITAR's Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT).
Assessment items
Report: Report
Project: Project
Journal: Reflective learning journal
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.