Target 5 | Career Callings

Build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to extreme climate-related events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Emergency Response Teams: Respond to emergencies and disasters, providing support until professional responders arrive.
Local Environmental Conservation Groups: Work on local environmental initiatives, such as conservation, sustainable resource management, and resilience to climate-related challenges.
Neighborhood Watch Programs: Contribute to community safety and disaster resilience by promoting communication, coordination, and preparedness among residents.
Community Development Associations: Engage in projects and programs aimed at enhancing economic and social resilience, such as job creation and community empowerment.
Disaster Preparedness and Response Organizations: Concentrate on preparing communities for disasters, offering training, resources, and support for effective response and recovery.
Local Economic Development Initiatives: Work to strengthen the economic resilience of communities, fostering job creation and sustainable business practices.
Community Resilience Councils: Bring together community members, local authorities, and organizations to collaborate on resilience-building initiatives across environmental, economic, and social domains.
Citizen Science Groups: Empower communities to monitor and respond to environmental changes, contributing to resilience through data collection and analysis.
Community Health Promotion Organizations: Promote public health, which includes initiatives to build community resilience to health-related and environmental challenges.
Local Food Security Coalitions: Build resilience by promoting sustainable agriculture, community gardens, and equitable access to nutritious food.

Training

Disaster Management and Preparedness Courses: Cover the principles of disaster management, including risk assessment, preparedness planning, and response strategies.
Community Development and Resilience Training: Equips students with the skills to engage communities in building resilience, addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Environmental Science and Sustainability Programs: Provide students with a strong foundation in understanding and mitigating environmental disasters.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Courses: Prepare students for roles in disaster response, recovery, and coordination at various levels.
Social Work (Focus on Crisis Intervention): Social work programs focused on crisis intervention train students to support individuals and communities in times of disaster and upheaval.
Public Health and Epidemiology Courses: Equip students to address health-related disasters and epidemics at the community level.
Sustainable Development Studies: Teach students about creating resilient communities through sustainable practices in economic, social, and environmental realms.
Community-based Participatory Research Training: Empowers students to engage communities in research, fostering partnerships to address environmental, economic, and social challenges.
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Programs: Prepare students to navigate and mitigate social and economic tensions that may arise in disaster situations.
Local Economic Development Training: Provides students with skills to promote economic resilience, job creation, and sustainable livelihoods at the community level.

Occupations

Emergency Management Specialists: Develop and implement plans for disaster response, coordinates resources, and manages emergency operations to enhance community resilience.
Community Resilience Coordinators: Facilitate community engagement, organize resilience-building initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen community preparedness.
Environmental Planners: Focus on sustainable land use, infrastructure, and natural resource management to enhance resilience against environmental disasters.
Social Workers (Crisis Intervention Specialists): Provide support and resources to individuals and communities affected by disasters, addressing social and psychological needs.
Economic Development Specialists: Work on projects to boost local economies, create jobs, and enhance economic resilience in the face of disasters.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinators: Coordinate public health initiatives, vaccination campaigns, and response strategies to mitigate health risks during disasters.
Climate Change Adaptation Specialists: Focus on strategies to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, building resilience at the community and organizational levels.
Disaster Risk Reduction Officers: Develop and implement strategies to reduce the risk of disasters, enhancing resilience through proactive measures.
Infrastructure Resilience Engineers: Design and implement infrastructure projects that are resilient to environmental and climate-related challenges.
Community Engagement Specialists: Promote community participation, facilitate communication, and build partnerships to strengthen community ties and resilience.

Back to Goal 1 Targets

Build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to extreme climate-related events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.