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Law and Disaster Risk Reduction Course
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.
NZ$281
inc GST
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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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or equivalent if under 20 years old
20+ admission pathway for those 20 or older
Build towards these roles
Emergency Management SpecialistPolicy AdvisorDisaster Risk Management ProfessionalLocal or Central Government PlannerEmergency Preparedness Volunteer
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Emergency ManagementGovernmentPublic Policy
