Target 1

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.

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 Resilience Coalitions: Work on initiatives to strengthen community ties and build local resilience to climate-related disasters.
Climate Action Networks at the Local Level: Build awareness and resilience within their communities.
Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Committees: Address local climate-related disaster preparedness and response efforts.
Green Community Alliances: Focus on sustainability and climate resilience, this group engages in projects that enhance local adaptive capacity.
Disaster Resilience Task Forces: Assess and address the community's resilience to climate-related disasters.
Local Environmental Stewardship Societies: Work on projects that not only promote environmental stewardship but also enhance resilience to climate-related challenges.
Community Climate Adaptation Networks: Bring together local stakeholders to collaborate on climate adaptation strategies at the community level.
Climate Resilience Youth Groups: Engage youth in building climate resilience, with a focus on education and action projects.
Neighbors for Sustainable Living: Fosters sustainable practices in the community, addressing both environmental concerns and climate resilience.
Local Farmers' Climate Resilience Cooperatives: Support local farmers in adapting to changing climate conditions and building resilience in the agricultural sector.

Training

Climate Resilience and Adaptation Training: Covers the fundamentals of climate science, vulnerability assessments, and strategies for building resilience in communities and organizations.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Certification: Focuses on the principles and practices of disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and recovery, with an emphasis on climate-related challenges.
Community Engagement and Development Course: Teaches effective community engagement techniques, social dynamics, and the importance of local involvement in resilience-building initiatives.
Environmental Impact Assessment Certification: Training in assessing and mitigating the environmental impact of projects, considering climate change factors, and enhancing adaptive capacity.
GIS and Remote Sensing for Climate Resilience: Equips individuals with skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing to analyze and visualize climate-related data for resilience planning.
Sustainable Development and Planning Courses: Focus on integrating sustainability principles into development projects, with a specific emphasis on climate resilience.
Emergency Management and Response Training: Covers the principles of emergency management, including risk assessment, preparedness, response, and recovery, with a focus on climate-related disasters.
Social Science for Climate Resilience: Explores the social aspects of climate change, including community dynamics, cultural considerations, and effective communication strategies for resilience initiatives.
Infrastructure and Climate Resilience Certification: Training for engineers and planners that addresses climate-resilient infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance.
Leadership in Climate Change Adaptation: Develops leadership skills specifically tailored to guiding organizations and communities in adapting to climate change and building resilience.

Occupations

Climate Resilience Specialists: Assess vulnerabilities, design strategies, and implement programs to enhance community and organizational resilience to climate-related disasters.
Environmental Scientists: Study the impact of climate change on ecosystems, communities, and natural resources, providing valuable data for resilience planning.
Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinators: Coordinate efforts to reduce the risk of disasters, including developing and implementing resilience-building programs.
Community Outreach Coordinators: Engage with communities, raising awareness about climate-related risks, and facilitating the development of adaptive strategies.
Climate Adaptation Planners: Integrate climate adaptation considerations into community and infrastructure development projects to enhance resilience.
Emergency Management Specialists: Skilled in planning and coordinating responses to disasters, ensuring effective and efficient recovery and resilience-building measures.
Social Scientist and Community Engagement Specialists: Study social dynamics, assess community needs, and design interventions that consider the social aspects of climate resilience.
Civil Engineers (focus on Climate Resilience): Design and implement infrastructure projects with climate resilience in mind, considering changing environmental conditions.
Natural Resource Managers: Overseeing sustainable use and conservation of natural resources, integrating climate resilience principles into resource management.
Climate Change Educators: Provide education and training to communities, organizations, and individuals on climate change impacts and strategies for resilience.

Back to Goal 13 Targets

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.

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.