The course introduces methodology for identifying areas prone to natural hazards and methodology for implementation suitable structural mitigation measures for proper planning by adopting appropriate construction techniques according to the construction guidelines in disaster prone areas.

The course is designed for professionals such as Engineers, Technical Officers, Property developers, Contractors, Local Authority Officials, Architects, Planners, etc. involved in the implementation of development activities in areas prone to natural hazards in countries of the Asian Region, to carry out new development projects and maintain infrastructure with due consideration to the disasters, ensuring sustainability.

Contents of the course:

• Introduction to natural hazards

• Importance of natural hazard mitigation

• Proper planning and construction considerations in

• Flood prone areas

• Landslide prone areas

• Cyclone prone areas

• Drought areas

• Considerations in construction and protective measures against lightening

• Achieving sustainable development in hazard prone areas

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