Law and Disaster Risk Reduction Course
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Upskill in disaster law with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand to support effective disaster response and recovery, offered online via University of Canterbury's LEAD experts.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand interaction of law and disaster management
Grasp the concepts of law and disaster and how they interact within the disaster cycle.
Comprehend domestic and international disaster law frameworks
Know key elements of international and domestic disaster law and their application.
Recognize roles of emergency powers and human rights
Understand the use and limits of emergency powers and protection of human rights in disaster contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This online short course developed by the University of Canterbury Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters (LEAD), provides foundational knowledge of disaster law and its intersection with disaster management, focusing on Aotearoa New Zealand legal frameworks. It equips learners with understanding of disaster law principles, emergency powers, human rights, and the role of law in prevention, response, and recovery. Ideal for professionals and volunteers in emergency management, local or central government planning, policy advising, and disaster risk management.
Course Content
- Why Law Matters in Disasters
- The Concept of Disaster Law
- Vulnerability and Human Rights
- Gender Equity and Indigenous Peoples
- Prevention and Preparedness in Disaster Law
- Response for Disasters
- Recovery for Disasters
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent if under 20 years old
20+ admission pathway for those 20 or older
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Emergency Management
Government
Public Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Emergency Management Specialist
Policy Advisor
Disaster Risk Management Professional