Module 1: Introduction to Disaster Management and GIS

• Understanding the disaster management cycle (Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation)
• Role of GIS in each phase of disaster management
• Importance of spatial data in crisis situations
• Overview of common disaster types and their characteristics
• Introduction to humanitarian principles and actors
• Practical session: Analyzing a historical disaster event using publicly available geospatial data

Module 2: GIS Fundamentals for Emergency Response

• Basic GIS concepts: layers, attributes, spatial relationships
• Coordinate systems and map projections relevant to disaster mapping
• Data types: vector (points, lines, polygons) and raster
• Introduction to GIS software for emergency use (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Creating and managing basic GIS projects
• Practical session: Setting up a basic GIS project and adding relevant base layers

Module 3: Geospatial Data Sources for Disaster Management

• Official government data (e.g., administrative boundaries, infrastructure)
• Open data initiatives (e.g., OpenStreetMap, HDX)
• Satellite imagery and aerial photography for pre- and post-disaster assessment
• Sensor data (e.g., weather stations, seismic sensors)
• Crowdsourced data and volunteered geographic information (VGI)
• Practical session: Discovering and downloading various geospatial datasets relevant to a hypothetical disaster scenario

Module 4: Data Collection and Field Mapping in Disasters

• Mobile GIS applications for field data collection (e.g., Survey123, KoboToolbox, QField)
• Designing forms for rapid damage assessment
• GPS usage for accurate location recording
• Offline mapping capabilities and data synchronization
• Best practices for rapid data collection in challenging environments
• Practical session: Designing a data collection form and simulating field data collection using a mobile GIS app

Module 5: Hazard Mapping and Vulnerability Assessment

• Types of hazards (e.g., floods, earthquakes, wildfires, epidemics)
• Creating hazard maps (e.g., flood inundation maps, seismic hazard zones)
• Defining vulnerability: social, economic, physical, environmental
• Spatial analysis for identifying vulnerable populations and assets
• Multi-hazard mapping and composite risk indices
• Practical session: Developing a flood hazard map and overlaying population data to identify vulnerable areas

Module 6: Risk Assessment and Early Warning Systems

• Understanding disaster risk components (Hazard, Exposure, Vulnerability)
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methods
• Role of GIS in early warning systems (EWS)
• Designing and implementing EWS components
• Communication of early warning information using maps
• Practical session: Mapping areas at risk based on hazard and vulnerability assessments

Module 7: GIS for Disaster Preparedness

• Mapping critical infrastructure (hospitals, shelters, evacuation routes)
• Developing evacuation plans and scenarios
• Resource inventory and mapping (e.g., emergency supplies, personnel)
• Training and simulation exercises using GIS
• Public awareness and risk communication mapping
• Practical session: Mapping critical infrastructure and potential evacuation routes for a given area

Module 8: GIS for Emergency Response Operations

• Establishing a common operating picture (COP) with GIS
• Incident mapping and situational awareness
• Tracking resources and personnel in real-time
• Damage assessment and rapid needs analysis during response
• Supporting search and rescue operations with spatial intelligence
• Practical session: Simulating a real-time incident response scenario using GIS for situational awareness

Module 9: Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis

• Methodologies for rapid and detailed damage assessment
• Using satellite imagery and drone data for post-disaster assessment
• Mapping affected areas and infrastructure damage
• Identifying immediate humanitarian needs (e.g., shelter, water, food)
• Reporting and communicating damage assessment findings
• Practical session: Performing a rapid damage assessment using pre- and post-disaster imagery

Module 10: GIS for Humanitarian Logistics and Resource Allocation

• Mapping supply chains and distribution networks
• Optimizing delivery routes for aid distribution
• Locating and managing temporary shelters and distribution points
• Tracking inventory and resource availability
• Assessing accessibility to affected populations
• Practical session: Optimizing routes for aid delivery to multiple affected locations

Module 11: Remote Sensing for Disaster Monitoring and Mapping

• Satellite imagery for rapid disaster mapping (e.g., floods, wildfires, earthquakes)
• Change detection techniques using pre- and post-disaster imagery
• Utilizing radar imagery for all-weather monitoring
• Drone imagery for high-resolution damage assessment
• Interpreting remote sensing products for decision-making
• Practical session: Performing change detection on satellite images to identify disaster impact

Module 12: Web GIS and Mobile GIS for Field Operations

• Advantages of Web GIS for collaboration and dissemination
• Publishing and sharing interactive web maps for emergency use
• Mobile GIS applications for offline data collection and navigation
• Real-time data synchronization from field to operations center
• Designing user-friendly interfaces for field personnel
• Practical session: Creating and sharing an interactive web map for disaster response

Module 13: Spatial Analysis for Decision Support in Disasters

• Suitability analysis for shelter placement or aid distribution centers
• Network analysis for accessibility and connectivity
• Hotspot analysis for identifying areas of high impact or need
• Multi-criteria decision analysis for complex problems
• Predictive modeling for future disaster scenarios
• Practical session: Performing a suitability analysis for locating a new emergency shelter

Module 14: Population Displacement and Camp Management

• Mapping displaced populations and their origins
• Site selection for temporary settlements and IDP/refugee camps
• Infrastructure mapping within camps (e.g., water points, sanitation)
• Monitoring population movements and demographics
• Supporting service delivery within humanitarian camps
• Practical session: Mapping and analyzing population distribution in a simulated displacement scenario

Module 15: Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction

• GIS for long-term recovery planning
• Mapping damaged infrastructure and reconstruction progress
• Land use planning for resilient communities
• Monitoring environmental recovery
• Engaging communities in recovery mapping
• Practical session: Developing a recovery plan map showing damaged areas and proposed reconstruction

Module 16: Communication, Coordination, and Information Sharing

• Designing effective maps and infographics for diverse audiences
• Data visualization best practices for crisis communication
• Platforms for information sharing and collaboration (e.g., Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team - HOT)
• Interoperability of GIS data across organizations
• Building common operational datasets
• Practical session: Creating an infographic or dashboard summarizing disaster impacts for stakeholders

Module 17: Ethical Considerations and Data Privacy in Humanitarian GIS

• Protecting sensitive data of vulnerable populations
• Informed consent in data collection
• Data security and responsible data sharing
• Avoiding bias and misrepresentation in maps
• The "do no harm" principle in geospatial data use
• Practical session: Discussing ethical dilemmas in a hypothetical humanitarian mapping scenario

Module 18: Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in Disaster GIS

• AI and Machine Learning for automated damage assessment
• Big Data analytics for real-time situational awareness
• Drone swarms for rapid mapping and surveillance
• Virtual and Augmented Reality for immersive situational understanding
• Blockchain for secure data sharing and provenance
• Practical session: Exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact on disaster management

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

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1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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