The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) at Columbia Climate School, with funding from FEMA, is launching certified trainings on climate change, equity, and emergency management. These courses aim to equip various groups and individuals with the tools necessary to lead communities in climate resilience.
Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of NCDP, emphasized the need to recognize the climate crisis and its impacts on emergency management, particularly on historically underserved communities. FEMA administrator, Deanne Criswell, echoed this sentiment.
The courses, developed in collaboration with experts from the Columbia Climate School and partners like I-DIEM, cover essential topics for emergency managers, focusing on climate literacy, social vulnerability, and community resilience in the face of climate change.
These trainings aim to empower communities to address climate risks, incorporate resilience strategies, and create equitable disaster responses. For more information, contact Thomas Chandler, deputy director of NCDP, at ncdptraining@columbia.edu.
For media inquiries, contact Thomas Chandler, deputy director and director of FEMA training programs at NCDP, at ncdptraining@columbia.edu. Or click here to inquire about becoming a training host.
The training grant is supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperative Agreement EMW-2022-CA-00037 and administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The views expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
