Natural Disaster Prevention and Reduction with Emphasis on Floods and Droughts
(21-29 June 2006)

Description

The main purpose of the Workshop is to acquaint its participants with techniques used in the identification of origins of disasters (hazards) and vulnerability of concerned regions, risk assesment and monitoring, data collection, processing, transmission and use, systems of early warning (EW), local, regional and national preparedness, disaster management and role of civil society, education and training. The Workshop will include hands-on exercises and a field trip.

Learning Output

46 hours of intensive training and 2 ECTS

Application and Admission

The course is designed for students and professionals, who desire to enhance their knowledge in management of disasters of hydrometeorological origin

It is open to participants coming from any country of Europe (with preference given to applicants from Central and East European countries), younger than 50 years and possessing basic knowledge in subjects related to environmental management, with special regard to hydrometeorological events (meteorology and hydrology). Minimum requirement is BSc. degree or equivalent level of academic studies. Proficiency in spoken and written English is an essential condition of admission.

Download the application form

Deadline for application: May 15, 2006.

Costs

Travel cost to and from Prague

The travel expenses from the participant's home country to Prague and back must be borne by each participant.

Cost of stay in Prague

The stay cost (boarding and lodging) in Prague will be provided by the Czech University of Agriculture in Prague with some support of other organisations.

Main Subjects

• Flood hazard assesment
• Drought hazard assesment
• Vulnerability analysis
• Options for risk reduction
• Early warning
• Mitigation and recovery

Detailed information and timetable

Detailed information and the timetable is available at
http://www.eu_workshop.czu.cz

Venue and Contact

The address of the Workshop is: Department of Water Resources,
Faculty of Forestry and Environment
Czech University of Agriculture Prague
165 21 Prague 6 - Suchdol, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 382 147 +420 224 382 148
Fax: +420 234 381 848 or+420 234 381 854
E-mail: michalkova@fle.czu.cz