Introduction to the Flash Environmental Assessment Tool (FEAT)

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3 hours
Introduction to the Flash Environmental Assessment Tool (FEAT)
Environment
Protection
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Delivery Modality
Online self-paced
Theme
Risk Information
Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment
Risk-Informed Planning
Mainstreaming DRR/CCA in Plans, Programs, Budgets
Preparedness and Response Planning
Audience
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
Field Level Professionals
NDMO/Civil Protection
UN Staff
Agencies
OCHA
UNEP
Certification
No
Last Updated
Dec-20

The course aims to equip environmental experts and international first responders with the necessary knowledge to rapidly identify, prioritize, and mitigate the impacts of industrial chemical releases to human health and the environment. Upon completion of the eLearning course, participants will be able to list the basic FEAT principles, demonstrate its use in various scenarios, recall the step-by-step procedure for conducting a FEAT assessment and propose risk reduction measures for the different types of impact.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize an environmental emergency
  • Recognize the importance of safety rules when applying the FEAT methodology
  • Identify the underlying elements of the FEAT Concept
  • Confidently apply confidently a set of steps in order to prepare for response to a chemical accident situation