Examine the governance of defence support to civilian disaster responses. Keep civilian leadership, legal mandates and community needs central.

Learning outcomes

  • Distinguish civilian and defence responsibilities in disaster response.
  • Assess coordination and inclusion risks.
  • Recommend a transparent support and reporting arrangement.

Main topics

  • Climate risk
  • Civilian emergency leadership
  • Institutional support roles
  • Accountability and recovery

Practical task

Develop a tabletop coordination exercise for flood relief using fictional districts and civilian priorities.

Assessment

Coordination framework, exercise reflection and recovery brief.