Lecture 1: Understanding the Fundamental Concepts, Terminologies, and Principles of Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) introduces the basic ideas, key terms, and guiding principles used in assessing climate- and disaster-related risks. It explains how hazards, exposure, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity interact to shape risk, and highlights the role of CDRA in identifying potential impacts, reducing vulnerabilities, and informing risk-sensitive planning and decision-making.

Learning Materials:

• Presentation

• Session Guide

• Change Log