Collaborative Approaches to Flood Risk Management online training course As a result of a changing climate, rapid urbanisation, shrinking floodplains and inadequate drainage, the natural phenomenon of flooding has become increasingly destructive. Collaborative approaches to Flood Risk Management promotes a coordinated, multidisciplinary and integrated approach to Flood Risk Management to improve resilience to flooding and deliver multiple benefits to urban areas, the environment, and communities. About the course Taking lessons from Brisbane, Australia and across the globe, this course will encourage participants to explore solutions to managing flood risk that contribute to resilient, adaptive and sustainable communities and cities. The course is designed for practitioners from multiple disciplines to encourage a collaborative and integrated approach to Flood Risk Management. A blend of theoretical learning and practical experiences in flood management will be applied in classes to explore international and local case studies. The benefits By the end of the course participants will develop the skills to: Understand flood behaviour, flood risk and the terminology used Apply a suite of measures to flood risk management plans using a Plan, Prepare, Respond and Recover framework Understand the roles and responsibilities and importance of collaboration in delivering flood risk management Communicate flood risk and improve community resilience through increased awareness and preparedness activities Work within multidisciplinary teams to implement more integrated approaches to Flood Risk Management More information http://watercentre.org/training/online-courses/flood-risk-management Enrol now http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/collaborative-approaches-to-flood-risk-management-online-training-tickets-25145979301