Training Course Period: 18-29 May 2026

Online Phase: 18-24 May 2026
Face to Face Phase: 26-29 May 2026

Disasters affect everyone, but their impacts are uneven, with women, persons with disabilities, children, Indigenous peoples, and other marginalized groups facing greater risks across disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Despite global commitments, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) remain insufficiently integrated into disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies and practice.

ADPC will deliver the 7th Training Course on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction (GEDRR-7) to equip policymakers and practitioners with practical tools to mainstream GESI into DRR and climate adaptation efforts.

The objectives of this training are as follows:

• Enhance understanding of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in disaster risk reduction (DRR), including how gender, disability, and social inequalities intersect with disaster risks, vulnerabilities, and resilience-building strategies.
• Promote inclusive DRR policies and practices by equipping participants with practical tools and frameworks to integrate GESI principles into DRR planning, policy formulation, and budgeting processes.
• Strengthen leadership and participation by empowering women, girls, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups as decision-makers and agents of change in locally led adaptation and resilience initiatives.
• Build practical skills through hands-on application of gender analysis, disability inclusion frameworks, GESI checklists, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools to assess and track progress in GESI-responsive DRR.
• Foster collaboration among government officials, policymakers, humanitarian actors, civil society organizations, and researchers to support 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 equip 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 climate-related 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 applying 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 critique, 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.

The course adopts a hybrid, participatory, and practice-oriented methodology, combining online self-paced learning with intensive face-to-face sessions. It integrates expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, group work, case studies, and hands-on exercises, including gender analysis, tool application, and action plan development. Peer learning, reflection, and practical assignments are emphasized to support the application of GESI principles in real DRR and climate adaptation contexts.

• DRR Practitioners
• Humanitarian Workers
• Social Inclusion Specialists
• NGO/Community Development Staff

$1,170 (without accommodation)
$1,575 [with accommodation (5 nights)]

Fees are inclusive of course materials (soft copy), cost of instructions, and course certificate. For face-to-face training, the 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.