Urban Disaster, Vulnerability and Displacement: Humanitarian Challenges July 13 th July 17 th, 2015 Fordham University New York, United States

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1 Urban Disaster, Vulnerability and Displacement: Humanitarian Challenges July 13 th July 17 th, 2015 Fordham University New York, United States STAFF LIST COURSE DIRECTORS: Rosemary Wakeman, Ph.D., Director, Urban Studies Program at Fordham University Professor of History, Fordham University, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) at Fordham University GUEST LECTURERS: Keiko Osaki- Tomita, Chief Demographic & Social Statistics Branch, UN Statistics Division John Solecki, Senior Policy Advisor, UNHCR Diana Martin, Ph.D., Research Associate, Department of Geography at the University of Portsmouth Rick Fernandez, Human Services Planning Specialist, NYC Office of Emergency Management Illya Azaroff, Director of Design, +Lab Architects Brian Grogan, Chief, Policy Analysis Innovation Section at UNOCHA Romano Lasker, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Policy Branch at UNOCHA Greta Zeender, Displacement Advisor, UNOCHA Maria Blacque- Belair, Founder and Director, Refugee and Immigrant Fund Ellie Alter, Program Manager, Refugee and Immigrant Fund Don Weinreich, Partner, Ennead Architects Chaghaf Howayek, Metropolitan Studies Program, Technical University Berlin Alexander van Tulleken, M.D., Helen Hamlyn Senior Fellow, IIHA at Fordham University Dale Buscher, Senior Program Director, Women s Refugee Commission Lucy Earle, Policy Advisor, Urban Crisis Program at DFID Chase COURSE ADMINISTRATION: Kaitlyn Lyngaas, Course Administrator, Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA), Fordham University, iiha.course.adm@gmail.com

2 COURSE DESCRIPTION More than half of the world s population now lives in urban areas. At the same time there is a higher occurrence of human- induced and natural urban disasters, and increasing numbers of displaced migrating to cities and towns. How can the humanitarian and international community respond more effectively to humanitarian challenges in the context of cities, informal settlements, and slums? The Urban Humanitarian Action and Response Course is a one- week training organized jointly by the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) and the Urban Studies Program at Fordham University. It focuses on the hurdles faced by vulnerable populations in cities and urban settlements and examines how the humanitarian community can better prepare itself for response in these complex situations. Discussion and debate with experts on disasters, populations at risk, and the urban context will identify new areas of best strategies and practices. New York City is ideally suited to the urban theme of the course. It is not only one of the most populated urban areas in the world, but it is an area quite vulnerable to disasters, as evidenced by Superstorm Sandy which greatly impacted the city in New York City also hosts several UN agencies, such as OCHA, UNICEF, UN Women and UNFPA, that are involved in global humanitarian efforts to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies. FORDHAM POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS Students and faculty have a shared commitment to Fordham University s mission and values. The course is regulated by the Fordham University discipline and grievance policies, available online at: graduate_s/graduate profession/arts scien ces/forms resources/policies_and_procedu/10_discipline_and_gr_73049.asp ASSESSMENT AND GRADING POLICY All participants are expected to uphold the following classroom requirements: 1. Active participation in class and all group work assignments 2. On- time attendance of all sessions 3. Submission of original work Credit- earning participants who have registered as non- matriculated students and submitted the required paperwork and additional fee for credit will be assessed and given a letter grade for the course. Grades will be based on participation (15% of final grade), which includes presentations and other work done in class, and on an academic paper (85% of final grade). The academic paper must be submitted in order to receive full credit for the course. A separate document detailing the instructions and topic for the Academic Paper will be posted on the course Google site. 2

3 Course Schedule DAY 1: Monday, July 13 th 8:45-9:00 Registration Kaitlyn Lyngaas 9:00-9:15 Welcome and Introduction to the Course Brendan Cahill 9:15-10:00 Urbanization Trends & Prospects Urban Disasters: An Overview 10:00-10:45 International Migration: Trends, Issues and Keiko Osaki- Tomita Challenges 10:45-11:00 Coffee Break 11:00-12:30 Responsive Urbanism and the Informal City Rosemary Wakeman 12:30-1:30 Lunch 1:30-3:00 Cities and the UNHCR Refugee Policy John Solecki 3:00-3:15 Coffee Break 3:15-5:00 Campscapes and Alternatives to States of Exception Rosemary Wakeman Diana Martin via Skype DAY 2: Tuesday, July 14 th 9:00-10:30 Urban Disaster Operations Rick Fernandez 10:30-10:45 Coffee Break 10:45-1 2:00 Disasters and Urban Infrastructure: Case Studies and Best Practices Illya Azaroff 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:30-2:30 FIELD TRIP: UNOCHA The International Humanitarian Architecture, the Role of OCHA and Humanitarian Challenges 2:30-3:30 Internal Displacement in Urban Settings (issues of access, protection, gender etc.) Brian Grogan Romano Lasker Greta Zeender 3:30-4:00 Wrap up & Conclusion Brian Grogan 3

4 DAY 3: Wednesday, July 15 th 9:00-10:30 Urban Responses: Simulation Exercise Rick Fernandez 10:00-10:45 Coffee Break 10:45-12:00 Simulation Exercise Group Report/Discussion 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-5:00 FIELD TRIP: Refugee & Immigrant Fund (RIF) Brooklyn Grange Navy Yard Farm Urban Farm Recovery Project Rick Fernandez Maria Blacque- Belair Ellie Alter DAY 4: Thursday, July 16 th 9:00-10:30 Rethinking Refugee Communities: A Master Don Weinreich Planning Framework 10:30-10:45 Coffee Break 10:45-12:30 Responsive Urbanism in Camps and Informal Chaghaf Howayek Areas 12:30-1:30 Lunch 1:30-3:00 Health Response in the Urban Context Alexander van Tulleken 3:00-3:15 Coffee Break 3:15-5:00 Merging into Urban Community and Economy Dale Buscher DAY 5: Friday, July 17 9:00-10:15 Research Agenda for Evidence- Based Urban Lucy Earle Humanitarian Responses 10:15-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-12:00 Course Review and Assessment Rosemary Wakeman 12:00-1:30 Lunch 1:30-4:30 Panel Discussion: Disaster, Resiliency and Expert/Resource Persons Sustainable Development 4:30-5:15 Closing/Certificate Ceremony Brendan Cahill Disclaimer: The program reserves the right to cancel/change seminars, change days, dates, times, or instructors without prior notification, due to the critical nature of the work of the professional staff. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and will make every effort to replace seminars/speakers as appropriate. 4

5 THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ACTION (MIHA) Fordham University s Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action provides an unparalleled opportunity for humanitarian professionals to develop the comprehensive knowledge and on- the- ground skills needed to deal with the world s most pressing challenges and disasters. Offered by Fordham s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the MIHA program combines the experience of seasoned humanitarian professionals with the academic strength of Fordham faculty from the School of Law and the Graduate Schools of Business and Social Service, who provide students with the political, historical, legal and ethical contexts of past, present and future emergencies. The program is made up of four advanced modules, which are flexible enough to fit a humanitarian professional s schedule. Courses are offered in one-, two- and four- week intensive sessions in various locations around the world, including Barcelona, Geneva, Goa, Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, Dublin, Rome, Penang, New York, and Berlin. Two credits are attributed to each week, and participants must complete eight total credits in each of the program s four topic modules. Humanitarian professionals can complete the 32- credit program in 18 months or as long as five years, depending on individual schedules and resources. Please visit for additional information 5