The training course introduces methodologies and tools for risk assessment and assist in design and implementation of risk reduction programs. The target audience is those involved in the hydro-meteorological risk assessment, which are responsible for design and implementation of hydro-meteorological and multi-hazard risk management activities at the community /city/district/provincial levels. Thus, the course is targeted to academic professionals, research and development organizations, NGOs, local governments and specialized institutions dealing with hydro-meteorological disaster risk management.

The course is enriched with technology applications and methodologies as well as Communitybased Risk Assessment approaches hence the participants are able to select appropriate tools depending on the availability of resources and data. Participatory GIS technique is also introduced that can be implemented at the community level to improve the reliability of information generated through community based approaches. This will enrich the capacity of grass root level activists in undertaking activities for preparedness and mitigation of hydrometeorological disasters.

The Training consists of a series of lectures, hands-on exercises and group discussion on various hydro meteorological disasters. Many of the case studies will use data from the Asian regions, with an emphasis on the use of geo-spatial tools such as GIS, Remote Sensing and dynamic modeling as well as Community Based Risk Assessment tools. The following subjects are covered in the course:

• Concept of Disaster Risk Management

• Overview of Hydro-Meteorological Hazard and Hydro-Meteorological Disaster Preparedness

• GIS and Remote Sensing applications for Disaster Risk Management

• Cyclone / Windstorm Hazard and Risk Assessment

• Flood Hazard and Risk Assessment

• Landslide Hazard and Risk Assessment

• Drought Hazard and Risk Assessment

• Vulnerability, Vulnerability Mapping and Capacity Assessment

• Elements at Risk Mapping and Mobile GIS

• Community-based Approach for Risk assessment, participatory GIS and

• Applications of data in Hydro-meteorological Disaster Risk Management at community level

• Community-based practices in Hydro meteorological Disaster Risk Management

• Planning for Hydro-meteorological Disaster Risk Management

The first regional course was conducted in Bangkok on March-April 2007.

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