Upon completion, the participants will be able to: recognize various types of natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, flooding and coastal hazards), and quantify their impact using GIS modeling; b. identify the main controlling factors for natural hazards, and formulate a plan how to collect data on different scales, using Remote Sensing; c. extract relevant information from aerial photographs, Satellite images and combine it with other data in a GIS; d. use Satellite images and digital elevation data for the monitoring of hazardous processes; e. use Geographic Information Systems for the analysis of hazard, vulnerability and risk; f. get acquainted with examples of risk assessment and disaster management in various organizations globally; g. apply risk information in risk reduction measures, land-use planning, and emergency response planning.