Ecology and Disaster Management

Ecology and Disaster Management

Welcome to the Ecology and Disaster Management course! This course provides a comprehensive overview of the interconnected fields of ecology and disaster management, focusing on understanding the relationships between ecosystems, natural hazards, and human societies. By exploring these topics, you will gain insights into the complex interactions between the environment and disasters, as well as the strategies for mitigating risks and building resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

Objectives

1. To develop a theoretical understanding of Ecology and Disasters.

2. To enhance e awareness on environment, Disaster Management and the challenges associated with it.

3. To develop skills for environmental protection and Disaster Management.

4. To promote Social Work Profession in the field of ecology and disaster management in Indiaand North East India.

Unit 1: Concepts in Ecology

· Ecology, Environment and Development

· Environmental Pollution: Causes and Challenges

· Natural Resource Management

· Ecological Social Work

· Green Social Work

Unit II: Policies, Practice and Mechanisms for Protection

· Policies, Legislations and Programmes

· Movements and Rights Based Approaches and Perspective

· Micro and Macro Level Practice in Social Work

· Roles and functions of INGO s, GOs and NGOs

Unit III: Concepts in Disaster Management

· Disasters and Hazards

· Types, Causes and Impact

· Vulnerability and Risk

· Disaster Management: Cycle, Elements and Phase

· Preparedness and Mitigation

Unit IV: Policies, Practice and Mechanisms for Disaster Management

· Policies, Legislations and Programmes

· Search, Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation

· Micro and Macro Level Practice in Social Work

· Roles and Functions of INGO s, GOs and NGOs