Training Course Period: 12-23 May 2025

Online Phase: 12-19 May 2025
Face to Face Phase: 20-23 May 2025

Disasters impact everyone, but their effects are not felt equally by all. Individuals with disabilities, women, children, indigenous people and other vulnerable populations often face greater challenges during disaster, preparedness, response, and recovery. This inequity underscores the necessity for targeted and inclusive strategies that address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these groups. While international frameworks advocate for inclusivity in disaster management, significant gaps remain in effectively mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion into Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) policies, planning, and implementation. Many DRR interventions still overlook vulnerable groups’ specific needs, capacities, and leadership potential. Addressing these challenges requires systematic integration of GESI-responsive approaches, capacity-building of practitioners, and the adoption of inclusive frameworks in DRR and climate adaptation strategies.

As an international organization, ADPC upholds core values of inclusiveness, empowerment, equality, and cooperation. The center believes that gender equality and diversity (GED) and the fulfillment of human rights are essential prerequisites for effective DRR and climate resilience (CR). Since 2014, ADPC has been actively promoting and integrating GED perspectives across its programs and practices. As part of its capacity development initiatives, the Knowledge Academy of ADPC has been conducting GED training sessions since 2019.

The upcoming Training Course on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction will mark the sixth training (Course Number GEDRR-6) in this series. This training aligns with ADPC’s strategic objectives of empowering policymakers, practitioners, and humanitarian actors with the necessary skills and tools to integrate GESI principles into DRR and climate adaptation initiatives.

This training program provides an advanced and comprehensive understanding of GESI in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate resilience (CR). It aims to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and skills necessary to integrate GESI principles into DRR policies, programs, and implementation strategies through self-paced learning, in-person participation, discussion-based interactive and field visits for applied learning from 12 to 23 May 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The objectives of this training are as follows:

● Enhancing understanding of GESI in DRR on how gender, disability, and social inequalities intersect with disaster risks, vulnerabilities, and resilience strategies.
● Promoting inclusive DRR policies and practices to equip participants with the tools and frameworks on GESI principles for DRR planning, policy development, budgeting processes, etc.
● Strengthening leadership and participation to advocate empowerment for women, girls, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups as key decision-makers and agents of change in locally led adaptation and resilience-building efforts.
● Strengthening skills to apply practical tools and frameworks with hands-on experience on gender analysis, disability inclusion frameworks, GESI checklist and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) tools to track progress in GESI-responsive DRR.
● Collaborating to build capacity among government officials, policymakers, humanitarian actors, CSOs, and researchers to ensure a coordinated and inclusive approach to DRR and climate adaptation.

A brief description of the content of the training is as follows:

Module 1 - 4: Gender in DRR, online self-paced modules that equips participants with the knowledge and tools to integrate gender perspectives into DRR policies and practices through four key modules:

Module 5: Revisiting e-learning course (module 1 to module 4): Gender in DRR

Learning objectives:
This module bridges the online learning experience and the in-person sessions, ensuring a solid foundation for deeper discussions in subsequent modules.
● Summarize key concepts and insights from the e-learning course, reinforcing foundational knowledge of gender in DRR.
● Reflect on personal and professional learnings from the e-learning course and identify areas for deeper exploration.
● Engage in peer discussions and Q&A sessions to clarify concepts, share experiences, and enhance understanding through collective learning.
● Establish a connection between theoretical knowledge and practical applications for integrating gender considerations into DRR strategies.

Session 1: Summary of the e-learning course and transitioning to module 5 (face to face)
Session 2: Participants sharing their key learnings and Q & A for clarification

Module 6: International, Regional, and National Policy and Legal Frameworks for GESI and DRR

Learning objectives:
● Understanding global commitments and frameworks integrating gender and social inclusion in DRR and climate resilience through the following frameworks

○ Global DDR/CCA Commitments

■ The United nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (1992)

■ The Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015)
■ The Sendai Framework (2015- 2030)
■ The Paris Agreement (2015)

○ Gender/Inclusion Commitments

■ The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (1979)

■ The Beijing Platform for Action from the Fourth World Conference on Women (1995)
■ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)
■ The Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030)

● Examine national commitments and policies on GESI-responsive DRR and CR

Session 1: Key Gender and CBA/DRR Frameworks in international and national policies
Session 2: Understanding the GESI gaps in the frameworks: Group discussion on ‘GESI in the implementation of global disaster risk reduction policy’

Module 7: Overview of Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion, Intersectionality and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Adaptation

Learning Objectives:
● Analyze and assess the different impacts of climate hazards on marginalized and vulnerable groups, including women, persons with disabilities and indigenous communities regarding equitable resilience strategies
● Explore and identify the intersection of social and gender inequalities with climaterelated risks and vulnerabilities, highlighting systemic disparities. Recognize and advocate for women, girls and marginalized groups and individuals as agents of change in locally led adaptation and empower their leadership and decision making roles in resilience building efforts
● Understand the principles of GESI focusing on disability inclusion and how to integrate policies and strategies into DRR adaptation, planning and budgeting

Session 1: Understanding root Causes of vulnerability and gender differentiated impact of climate hazards. Introduction to disability related framework

o United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) (2006)

o Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030)
o WHO’s Disability-Inclusive Health Guidelines for Emergencies

Session 2: Strengthening Women and girls’ participation and leadership roles in Climate Adaptation and DRR
Session 3: Disability-inclusive DRR and climate adaptation planning & budgeting for inclusive resilience strategies

Module 8: GESI Mainstreaming Tool, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Financing of Gender Integration in Climate and Disaster Context Frameworks

Learning objective:
● Gain an in-depth understanding of tools, gender-responsive budgeting and climate finance strategies
● Gain insights into Apply gender-sensitive indicators and develop a monitoring & evaluation (M&E) framework for tracking progress and outcomes
● Conduct gender analysis (GA) to inform DRR policies and interventions

Session 1: Overview of Tools and Frameworks for addressing GESI in DRR
Session 2: Conducting Gender Analysis (GA) for DRR Programs with hands-on application through fieldwork or role-playing

Module 9: GESI and DRR, shock-responsive social protection and early warning system

Learning objective:
● Developing GESI-responsive DRR project plans and design Gender Action Plans (GAPs)
● Understanding key components of GAPs and their integration into DRR interventions
● Presenting and refining action plans through peer and expert feedback

Session 1: Understanding the GESI-responsive project planning and GAP components
Session 2: Presentation of the GESI-action plan and feedback

Module 10: GESI-responsive project planning and design of Gender Action Plan (GAP)

Learning Objectives:
● Understand the intersection of GESI principles with DRR strategies, shock-responsive social protection, and early warning systems

● Develop skills to analyze and address vulnerabilities from a gender perspective using advanced tools and methodologies
● Formulate inclusive strategies that enhance community resilience to climate and disaster risks

Session 1: Understanding Climate and Disaster Risks and Vulnerabilities in the GMS from a gender perspective
Session 2: GESI Analysis in climate and disaster context: Tools and methodologies for gender and risk assessment using satellite imagery and sensor data to create detailed maps highlighting areas susceptible to disasters, aiding in urban planning and resource allocation
Session 3: Vulnerability Analysis by evaluating factors like population density, infrastructure robustness, and historical disaster data to assess community vulnerability, informing targeted mitigation strategies

Module 11: Artificial Intelligence for GESI and DRR

Learning Objectives:
● Understand the role of AI in enhancing DRR strategies
● Recognize the importance of integrating GESI principles into AI applications within the DRR context
● Develop skills to critic, design and implement inclusive AI-driven DRR initiatives

Session 1: Integrating GESI Principles into AI Applications in DRR initiatives
Session 2: Ethical Considerations and Challenges of Implementing AI in DRR

$1,000 (without accommodation)
$1,360 [with accommodation (5 nights)]

Fees are inclusive of course materials (soft copy), cost of instructions and course certificate. For face-to-face training, fee is inclusive of morning and afternoon snacks and lunch during the course.

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at apibarl@adpc.net and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.