GIS for Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Planning & Humanitarian Response Training
Venue: Gelian Hotel, Machakos-Kenya
Date: 29th - 4th July 2026
Cost: Kshs. 86,000 / USD 850
CPD points: 10
Overview
Harness the power of geographic information systems (GIS) for disaster risk reduction, emergency planning, and humanitarian response. This program teaches participants to use GIS to map hazards, assess vulnerabilities, plan evacuations, and coordinate response efforts. The curriculum covers spatial data collection, hazard mapping, risk modeling, and the use of GIS in emergency operations centers. Through hands‑on exercises with real disaster scenarios, attendees will develop the skills to apply GIS in all phases of disaster management. This program is essential for disaster management professionals, humanitarian responders, and urban planners.
Objectives
- Collect and manage spatial data for disaster risk assessment
- Map hazards (floods, earthquakes, fires) and exposure of people and assets
- Assess vulnerability and risk using spatial analysis
- Plan evacuation routes and shelter locations
- Use GIS for real‑time situational awareness during emergencies
- Coordinate response efforts through shared maps and dashboards
- Assess damage and plan recovery using post‑disaster imagery
- Communicate risk and response information to stakeholders
- Integrate GIS with early warning systems
Target Audience
- Disaster risk reduction officers
- Emergency planners and responders
- Humanitarian organization staff
- Urban and regional planners
- GIS analysts in government and NGOs
- Public safety and security professionals
- Anyone involved in disaster management
Methodology
- Hands‑on GIS exercises using disaster data
- Hazard mapping and risk modeling workshops
- Evacuation planning simulations
- Real‑time emergency mapping scenarios
- Case study analyses of GIS in past disasters
- Peer sharing of GIS applications
- Action planning for integrating GIS into disaster management
