This course aims?to give student an in-depth understanding of theory and core concepts of risk and the relationship between natural hazards and climate change and the impacts on vulnerable populations in different environmental settings around the world, through a highly practical ‘hands-on’ approach emphasizing problem-based learning. Specific topics covered include: ???Concepts of natural hazards, climate change, vulnerability, exposure, risk, resilience and disaster. ???UN frameworks?for risk reduction and adaptation including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk education and the Paris Agreement. ???Global trends in natural and climate hazard events and disasters. ???Atmosphere-ocean-cryosphere system, climate change and hazards. ???Plate tectonics and geological hazards. ???Concepts in probabilistic hazard assessment. ???Concepts in vulnerability assessment. ???Concepts in risk assessment. Course outcomes: A) Subject-Specific Knowledge On successful completion of this?course?students will be able to: Understand fundamental concepts of risk Understand basics of the climate system, climate change, and hazards Know the scientific background of example climate and natural hazards, e.g., hurricanes, tropical cyclones, triggered landslides, earthquakes. Link and discuss risks, natural hazards and climate change. B) Intellectual, Academic and Research Skills? Students will be able to:? Group and code social vulnerability data. Conduct Probabilistic Hazard Assessment Use the Analytical Hierarchy Process for risk analysis. C) Practical and Transferable Skills? Students will be able to:? Undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis. Present graphical data in support of their argument. Access and utilise key datasets on hazards, disasters and climate.