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TRAINING DETAILS

Title of Training
Building Coastal Disaster Resilience: R3 Strategies for Flood and Heat Stress (CBP_25_01)
Duration of Training
06 days
Starting Date
10.11.2025
Ending Date
15.11.2025
Credit Equivalence
45 Contact hours | 2.5 Credits Equivalent
Team
Dr. Ramesh Srikonda, (PI)
Dr Prashanti Rao (CO-PI),
Dr Faiz Ahmed Ch (CO-PI),
Mr.Rajeev R, Dr. Arpan Paul Singh
CBP_25_01

Training Description

Building Coastal Disaster Resilience: R3 Strategies for Flood and Heat Stress

(CBP_25_01)

Panel Session — Presentation
Speaker Session — Presentation

The project on "Pre-Post Disaster Management through R3 (Risk Reduction, Assessment, Mapping) for Floods and Heat Extremes for Coastal Communities" is essential as Coastal communities are highly vulnerable to climate-induced disasters, particularly floods and heat extremes. These extreme weather events lead to loss of life, damage to infrastructure, displacement, and economic setbacks. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of such disasters, making proactive risk management critical. However, a significant gap exists in integrated pre- and post-disaster strategies tailored to coastal regions. The R3 Approach—Risk Reduction, Assessment, and Mapping—aims to enhance community resilience through a comprehensive disaster management framework. This project focuses on:

1. Risk Reduction: Strengthening early warning systems, promoting climate-resilient infrastructure, and implementing community-based disaster preparedness initiatives.

2. Risk Assessment: Identifying vulnerable hotspots through geospatial analysis, hazard modeling, and socio-economic impact assessments.

3. Risk Mapping: Developing interactive GIS-based risk maps to support real-time decision-making, resource allocation, and evacuation planning.

This initiative also supports long-term resilience and climate adaptation, fostering sustainable coastal development aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Furthermore, the project promotes policy development, strengthening governance for coordinated disaster response.


Targeted Groups
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Govt Officials
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Officials from state and central governments
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Researchers and PG students
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Planning professionals from urban local bodies
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Training
Benefits

Following this course, the participants will be able to

Relevance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) – Pre-Post Disaster Management through R3 (Risk Reduction, Assessment, Mapping) for Floods and Heat Extremes in Coastal Communities Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) play a crucial role in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response, particularly in coastal cities vulnerable to floods and extreme heat events. The R3 Approach—Risk Reduction, Assessment, and Mapping—aligns with their mandate of ensuring urban resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and community safety.

Key Areas of Relevance

1. Urban Planning & Climate Resilience

ULBs can integrate risk assessment and mapping into their Master Plans and City Development Plans (CDPs) to guide land-use zoning, floodplain management, and heat mitigation strategies.

2. Disaster Preparedness & Early Warning Systems

ULBs can adopt real-time monitoring systems (IoT-based sensors, GIS mapping, remote sensing) to detect flood risks and heat stress hotspots early.

3. Infrastructure & Service Delivery

Climate-resilient infrastructure, including flood-resistant roads, efficient stormwater drainage, and cooling shelters, can be prioritized in municipal projects.

4. Community Engagement & Capacity Building

Public awareness programs on flood evacuation routes, heatwave adaptation, and emergency preparedness can enhance local resilience.

5. Post-Disaster Recovery & Urban Rehabilitation

ULBs can use risk mapping and satellite-based damage assessments for efficient relief distribution and infrastructure restoration.

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