About the opportunity
The UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 is a Japan-funded initiative designed to empower professionals and motivated learners to help their countries and communities better prepare for, confront, and recover from disasters. Focusing on gender-specific capacities and vulnerabilities, the programme reflects the all-of-society inclusive approach of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Participants will develop inclusive disaster risk reduction plans tailored to their communities’ needs, drawing from the Asia-Pacific context and Japanese experience.
Funding and benefits
- Free of charge training provided through the financial support of the Government and People of Japan.
- UNITAR certificate upon completion of all requirements.
- Access to online learning modules, webinars with experts, and specialized training.
- For top performers from the Pacific: an in-person workshop in March 2027 including study tours, specialized lectures, and discussions.
- For top performers from Asia and non-Pacific countries: an online workshop in February 2027.
Who can apply?
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific (though applicants from other parts of the world are welcome).
- Proficient in English.
- Computer-literate with internet access.
- Passionate about climate change and disaster risk reduction and its impact on communities.
- Eager to learn leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction.
- Committed to completing the programme.
When to apply
- Application deadline: 21 August 2026 (11:59 p.m. JST [UTC+9]).
How to apply
- Apply via the official application form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7rTNQbhFk0aAadzJ3B6UzDgNtb0bGclLneLFg8SGjnBUOEJRUVVCRTFQNThKN09LNEUwWFJOOU9YSC4u&route=shorturl
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals or learners interested in disaster risk reduction and inclusive leadership
- Individuals based in the Asia-Pacific region who may qualify for the in-person workshop
- Those comfortable with remote learning modules and webinars
What should you think carefully about?
- The program requires proficiency in English and consistent internet access
- Top performers are selected for additional workshops, which may require further time commitments
- The content is heavily focused on the Sendai Framework and Japanese experience, which may be more relevant to certain regional contexts
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This training is ideal for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how to build community resilience against disasters. It provides a valuable certificate and access to expert-led training that can be directly applied to local disaster risk reduction plans.
Our take
This is a highly accessible and valuable program for those passionate about climate change and disaster preparedness. Those who cannot commit to the full training requirements should consider if they can complete the necessary modules.
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