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International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010

Future risk management solutions will undoubtedly involve a mix of approaches, from state-of-the art technology to forward-thinking policy making and wise institutional governance. Experts from all over the world are invited to submit abstracts and contribute to the unique, interdisciplinary dialogue in Davos.

The underlying perspective of IDRC Davos 2010 is global, but with a particular focus on similarities and differences between regions of the world, representing various phases of development, political systems, and societal and environmental conditions.

Who should attend? This international conference is aimed at:

  • an audience of academics and researchers,
  • policy and decision makers,
  • and practitioners and experts from the private sector.

The following main topics of interest will be discussed at the IDRC Davos 2010:

  • Risk Reduction and Disaster Management
  • Environment,
  • Resources,
  • Climate Change Science and Education
  • Risk Governance,
  • Society and Health

all information about IDRC Davos 2010 under: http://www.davos2010.org
contact: idrc2010@grforum.org

Programm is online. Registration is open. Early bird until 31 March 2010!

Date:
30.05.2010 - 03.06.2010 Location:
Conference Center Davos

Certificate of Advance Studies (CAS) on Integrated Water Resource Management in the Context of Developing and Transition Countries

Participants will be trained to consider water-related problems from an integrated and global point of view, derive and discuss possible solutions and propose potential activities in a local context. They will improve their management and monitoring skills with regard to water projects in Developing and Transition Countries.

All course instructors are highly qualified specialists with long-term experience in development cooperation.

Course instructors come from the following institutions: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, HELVETAS, SKAT, INTERCOOPERATION, EAWAG, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Life Sciences, Swiss College of Agriculture, Bern University of Applied Sciences, University of British Columbia, Centre for Development and Education, University of Bern.

Language of instruction: English

Location of class instruction: Bern University of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

Registration:
The number of participants is limited to 25. Registrations will be considered according to the entrance date. Applicants for the complete CAS will be granted priority registration.
Representatives from Developing and Transition Countries are particularly invited to participate.
Registration deadline: 14th May 2010
Website: www.ahb.bfh.ch/weiterbildung
Send CV and a copy of diploma/certificate upon registration to wb.ahb@bfh.ch


For further information please download brochure and registration form
Contact person at Skat: Roger Schmid

Date:
16.08.2010 - 27.08.2010