ACDS NWU

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The African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS) at North-West University was setup in 2002 aims to address the research as well as training and education needs in disaster risk within southern Africa and the wider African continent.

Research areas
Resilience and anticipation;
Climate and Beliefs;
Climate change adaptation;
Gender and disaster risk reduction;
Drought and veld fires in the South African context;
Eco-disaster risk reduction; and
Governance of disaster risk reduction.

Courses

Short Course
Basic Course in Disaster Risk Management
Disaster Risk Management and Planning Short Course
Advanced Course in Disaster Risk Management

PG Diploma
Sociology
Development studies
Botany
Zoology
Geography
Geology
Meteorology
Hydrology
Environmental management
Urban and regional planning
Anthropology
Education
Economics
Law
Engineering
Psychology
Social work
Political sciences
Communication sciences
Psycho-social workers
Development planners
Humanitarian workers
Engineers
Extension workers
Police officers
Firefighters and related services
Community workers
Communication specialists including the media
International public servants

Master Course
Functionaries in disaster risk management centres;
International humanitarian organisations
NGOs and CBOs;
Town planners;
Development planners;
Environmental/natural resource managers;
Social/community workers;
Politicians;
Public health professionals;
Educators and communicators;
Economists;
Geographers;
Meteorologists; and
Disaster information technology specialists.

Address:-
African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS)
North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom. 2531

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