Building Bridges on Rising Waters: Climate Change and International Disaster Management
Context and Objective of the Project:
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The accelerating changes in the global climate are linked to a rise in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events and natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and even earthquakes. These challenges transcend national borders, pose serious risks to societies, and give rise to new socio-political, economic, legal, and technological questions, as well as pressing transformation needs, necessitating a re-evaluation of disaster risk management strategies. Given the relevance and interdisciplinary significance of this topic, this project created a lecture, which offers interdisciplinary perspectives on disaster risk (reduction) management. By following an inverted classroom approach, the project offers a distinctive teaching format. Thereby, the project promotes not only an interdisciplinary learning approach but also fosters exchange and cooperation among participating international students and lecturers. |
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Course Description: |
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The lecture is structured into three thematic blocs, aligned with the disaster risk cycle. In the first bloc “(Natural) Hazards, risks and disasters”, students learn more about the governance of risks and the development of disasters. This bloc focuses on water-related risks in general, climate change scenarios and the political, economic and legal understanding of risks and disasters. In the second bloc “Prevention, mitigation and preparedness”, climate challenges are analysed from economic and engineering perspectives. This bloc highlights (green) financial policies and seismic risk prevention. In the third bloc “Response and recovery”, several disaster case studies are discussed and the impacts of disasters on food systems, pro-social preferences and community resilience are examined. The lecture combines sessions from the following disciplines: Political Science, Economics, Geography, Engineering, Law.
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Application process and further information |
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The lecture is integrated in the Virtual International Programme (VIP) of JLU, the Virtual European Exchange Programme (VEEP) and the EUPeace European Track Certification Programme. If you want to apply for this lecture, please apply via the VIP & VEEP online application form and send your application form, proof of enrolment, and a transcript of records to the VIP mobility office as described below. |
Application deadline: 10 August 2025 |
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Project coordination: |
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Prof. Dr. Helmut Breitmeier Katrin Strobehn |
Philipps University Marburg (UMR) | Germany University of Limoges (UNILIM) | France University of Calabria (UNICAL) | Italy
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Associated consortium members: |
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Prof. Dr. Sandra Schwindenhammer |
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