The Chair of Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Cities, together with the Spanish Association of Geography (AGE) Climate Change and Natural Hazards Group, are organizing this course which will be held in asynchronous online format between July 1 and 12, 2026.

The main objective of the course is to provide students with a theoretical and practical foundation in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to the analysis and management of natural risks, integrating the use of data sources, spatial analysis methodologies and cartographic tools for the understanding and communication of risk.

The specific objectives addressed are:

● Understand the fundamental concepts related to risk, including threat, vulnerability and exposure, from a territorial perspective.
● Identify, access and manage different sources of geographic information relevant to the analysis of natural hazards.
● Apply basic spatial analysis methodologies using GIS tools to study different threats.
● Analyze different types of natural risks in an applied way, integrating data and methods.
● Evaluate vulnerability and exposure as key components in risk construction, incorporating different methodological approaches.
● Use GIS tools to support emergency management and decision-making.
● Develop and represent risk maps in a clear, rigorous and communication-oriented manner.

This course is designed for students and professionals interested in the analysis and management of natural hazards using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It is particularly geared towards students in fields related to geography, environmental science, geology, engineering, land management, or related disciplines.

It is also of interest to professionals in the fields of territorial planning, civil protection, emergency management and environmental consulting who wish to incorporate or reinforce the use of GIS tools in their professional practice.

Basic GIS skills are recommended, although the course approach will allow it to be followed by people with introductory knowledge of the subject.

Academic Director: Jaime Salvador Díaz Pacheco. Contracted Professor with a PhD, Department of Geography and History, University of La Laguna.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE, COMPETENCE AND RECOGNITION BY ECTS CREDIT

The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all those who attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled in-person class hours. Likewise, those who successfully complete the independent student work will receive a certificate of attendance and achievement, which is also recognized as an ECTS credit.

Free assistance upon prior registration. Check out the program and register here.

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Contact: extuni@ull.es