The DU beach erosion process and coastline management strategy is a diploma course specializing in natural sciences (biology-geology).

The DU management and monitoring of the coastline aims to train territorial technicians and engineers in the problem of coastal erosion, new methods of monitoring the coastline (observatories, research results) and coastal risk management (Flood Risk Prevention Plan – PPRI, new state strategies). This training is supported by the observatories supported by the Observatory of Universe Sciences of Reunion (OSU-Réunion) and the Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM).

This DU for professionals working in the coastal environment aims to provide the keys to understanding beach erosion processes in order to act on a daily basis for their preservation.

The DU is part of the actions of the Reunion Coastal Observatory supported by the Department of Environment, Planning and Housing (DEAL), OSU-Réunion, BRGM and the Reunion Region. It mobilizes the expertise of the main coastal stakeholders in monitoring the coastline and managing coastal risks in Reunion and draws on the expertise of the European University Institute of the Sea (IUEM) based in Brest. The training focuses on the issues of Reunion's coastlines.

Training accessible to people with disabilities.

It aims to strengthen skills with a view to better:

• support around a national coastline management strategy
• knowledge of useful observational data
• understanding of processes

This training allows learners to secure their professional career by acquiring new or complementary skills or techniques.

Field trip – the different coastlines of Reunion Island
Sedimentary coastal environment: reminders of concepts and definitions
Current monitoring and preservation techniques from the coastal environment

EU 1: Fieldwork on the different types of coastlines of Reunion. Site studies
EU 2: Sedimentary coastal environment
UE3: Management of coastal risks and current techniques for monitoring and preserving the coastal environment

Expected opening of training: November

Provisional training schedule: November

Duration of training: 23 hours (3 days)

Estimated times: daytime

Assessment methods:

Continuous comprehensive assessment

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Territorial technicians and engineers. as well as land planning professionals.

Capacity: 24

Cost of training: 

Support for candidates admitted to training under a partnership agreement

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This is a capacity building training for engineers and technicians working on the Reunion coast or who may be required to invest in coastal management issues as part of a mobility.