Introduction to risk and vulnerability management

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

Understanding the theory, advantages and limitations of these methods

1h30 written final test

The "Diagnosis and management of natural hazards" course covers the concepts and methods of risk geography, from hazard characterization to risk and crisis management.

Lectures will present the conceptual and theoretical foundations of geographical approaches (focused issues and vulnerabilities). They will also describe the measures, tools and players involved in risk and crisis management in France.

The practical application of methodologies and concepts will be demonstrated through case studies in France (metropolitan and overseas) and abroad.

These lessons are supplemented by readings of scientific books and articles (non-exhaustive list attached):

Bailly A. (dir). (1996). Risques naturels, risques de société. Economica, Paris, 103 p.

-Dauphiné A. (2003). Risks and disasters. Observer, spatialiser, comprendre, gérer. Collection U, Armand Colin, Paris, 288 p.

-Garry G, Gaume E., Meschinet de Richemond N. (2004). Mapping and management tools for natural hazards in France. In Veyret Y., Garry G., Meschinet de Richemond N. (dir). Risques naturels et aménagement en Europe. Armand Colin, Paris, pp. 46-67

-Leone F., Meschinet de Richemond N., Vinet F., 2010, Aléas naturels et gestion des risques, PUF, 288 p.

-Veyret Y. (dir.), Beucher S., Reghezza M. (2004). Les risques. Amphi géographies, Bréal, Paris, 208 p.

-Wackermann G. (ed.) (2005). La géographie des risques dans le monde. Coll. Carrefours-Les Dossiers, Ellipses, Paris, 2nd ed. updated, 501 p.

Sessions last 3 hours and are assessed by a final individual assessment (argumentative response with or without aids) and a group assessment (report or poster).