CIFAL Bangkok
15 January 2026, Bangkok, Thailand – Following several successful editions, the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Bangkok has announced the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Leadership in Crisis training course, which will take place from 12 to 15 May 2026 at the Lancaster Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. The four-day, face-to-face course is organised in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), AIT Extension, and the Human Development Forum Foundation (HDFF).
The training builds on experience gained from previous editions and responds to natural disasters, man-made incidents, and security-related risks affecting organisations and communities. Developed in collaboration with experienced security professionals from HDFF, the training aims to strengthen participants’ ability to assess risks and manage crisis situations in line with international standards and established good practice.
The course focuses on situational awareness, risk mapping, and the development of risk mitigation strategies relevant to leadership roles. Particular attention is given to decision-making under pressure and to the psychological aspects of crisis response, including psychological first aid and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Delivered over four days, the course is structured into four core modules: Situational Awareness Skills, Risk Mapping, Risk Mitigation Measures, and Psychological First Aid and PTSD. A combination of expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and short simulations is used to support experiential learning and peer exchange.
The training contributes to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDGs 3, 5, 11, 16, and 17, within the framework of SDG 4 on quality education. It aligns in particular with targets related to reducing deaths and injuries resulting from accidents, disasters, violence, and conflict.
The course is targeted to leaders from the business sector, corporate organisations, government institutions, academia, as well as the UN and international non-governmental organisations. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion jointly issued by UNITAR and AIT Extension.