International university exchange seminar 2011 toward a safer and sustainable future: disaster risk reduction

The International University Exchange Seminar will provide an opportunity to students to discuss and understand about the need for risk reduction, is perhaps the most important issue facing the human race and life on this planet. The seminar will also reflect on how the students can work towards a sustainable and disaster risk free future, how can the students assist vulnerable communities to reduce the impact of natural and human-induced hazards, how can development and environment be reconciled.

These are some of the issues that will be highlighted at the workshop:

1. Through lectures, interactive sessions and the exploration of case studies participants will develop an understanding of current disaster issues and how impacts can be addessed through disaster risk reduction, as well as the important role for youth in driving change.

2. Enable peer-to-peer learning and allow participants to explore issues from their local context with international colleagues.

3. Build new networks and develop youth based risk reduction initiatives.