Introduction to risk management and vulnerability

Introduction to risk and vulnerability management. Definition of key concepts, case studies in Thailand and Sommières. 

Understanding the theory, advantages, and limitations of these methods

1.5-hour written final exam

The EU "Diagnosis and Management of Natural Risks" will address the concepts and methods of risk geography, from hazard characterization to risk and crisis management.

The lectures will present the conceptual and theoretical foundations of geographical approaches (focusing on challenges and vulnerabilities). They will also outline the measures, tools, and actors involved in risk and crisis management in France.

The tutorials will demonstrate the practical application of methodologies and concepts through case studies in France (metropolitan France and overseas territories) and internationally.

The lessons are to be supplemented by reading scientific books or articles (non-exhaustive list attached):

Bailly A. (ed.). (1996). Natural risks, societal risks. Economica, Paris, 103 p.

-Dauphiné A. (2003). Risks and disasters. Observe, spatialize, understand, manage. Collection U, Armand Colin, Paris, 288 p.

-Garry G, Gaume E., Meschinet de Richemond N. (2004). Mapping and tools for natural risk management in France. In Veyret Y., Garry G., Meschinet de Richemond N. (eds). Natural risks and land use planning in Europe. Armand Colin, Paris, pp. 46-67

-Leone F., Meschinet de Richemond N., Vinet F., 2010, Natural hazards and risk management, PUF, 288 p.

-Veyret Y. (ed.), Beucher S., Reghezza M. (2004). Risks. Amphi géographies, Bréal, Paris, 208 p.

-Wackermann G. (ed.) (2005). The Geography of Risk in the World. Coll. Carrefours-Les Dossiers, Ellipses, Paris, 2nd updated edition, 501 p.

Sessions last 3 hours and are assessed by means of an individual final assessment (reasoned response with or without supporting materials) and a group assessment (report or poster).