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Introduction to Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment and Modelling

Introduction to Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment and Modelling

Course Objective

This is the third of three modules on Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Financing (CDRMF) to strengthen financial protection for vulnerable populations. It covers the fundamentals of climate and disaster risk assessment and modelling, including risk awareness, assessment methods, and probabilistic modelling. This material is completed by Introduction to climate and disaster risk management and financing and Case studies climate and disaster risk financing solutions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of climate and disaster risk components: hazard, exposure, vulnerability
  • Knowledge of qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative assessment methods
  • Skills to interpret probabilistic modelling outputs and integrate them into strategy and decision-making
  • Insight from real-world case studies

Why This Matters

Robust risk assessment and modelling guide timely, cost-effective financing to protect vulnerable populations.

Course Duration

Self-paced

Topic Tree

Core Topic
Risk Management
Topic 2
Insurance

Language

English
French
Spanish

Target Audience

Financial Services Providers
Insurers
Asset Managers

Provided By

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP)

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