Jointly organized by RI, Keio University, and Loreto College, this was a 30-hour blended training program designed to build technical and practical skills in multi-hazard early warning systems (EWS). Aligned with the Sendai Framework and India’s national disaster management strategies, it combines theory, hands-on GIS and hazard mapping, app-based alerts, and field exposure. Participants engaged with institutions such as the IMD and State Disaster Management Authorities, learning to interpret forecasts, design inclusive dissemination strategies, and strengthen community-based preparedness for both sudden and slow-onset disasters, including climate-induced risks.

Offered in collaboration with Loreto College, Kolkata this value added programme of over 35 hours introduced students to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and data analytics in disaster management. It combined concepts of hazard mapping, early warning, and impact assessment using geospatial data. Hands-on sessions encouraged students to explore open-source tools and predictive modelling techniques to analyse disaster risks. The course emphasised on technology-driven approaches for disaster preparedness, response, and climate resilience.

Media Sensitisation Programme: Disaster and Climate Risk Communication was held on 18th July 2023 at Press Club, Kolkata. The programme was aimed to familiarize media personnel of major disaster-prone districts with the key terminologies, role of media in reporting climate change, micro-climatic conditions, changing risk landscapes, and do's and don'ts while reporting from disaster-hit areas. The Handbook on "Role of media in DRR: a few essential tips" was inaugurated during the programme.  For more details click here.

Media Sensitisation Programme: Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Communication was held on 24th June 2022 at Press Club, Kolkata. The programme was aimed to familiarize media personnel with the role of media in disaster risk reduction, global frameworks, changing risk landscapes and priorities of risk communication. Marking the 70th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relationship this training, organized by RIKA Institute along with Press Club, Kolkata and India Japan Laboratory, Keio University promoted mutual learning on the integral aspects of disaster risk communication in India and Japan. For more details click here.