Report on the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction | Tohoku University DRR Actions

国連防災会議

ID:165 Extreme Natural Disaster due to Climate Change – From Big Data to risk communication

Date
2015-03-15(Sun)
Time
18:05-20:00(Door Open 18:05)
Venue
Sendai Civic Auditorium Meeting Room 1

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Tohoku University International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS)

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Number of participants 50 ( Full house )

The worldwide collaborated researchers discussed the mechanism of climate change, such as lessons from previous events. And the most effective methodology for prevention and reduction of large-scale disasters from aspect of risk communication.  Scientist and engineers should understand that their technical language is often not delivered to the public. Disaster risk reduction must focused on individual who may become a victim.

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The worldwide collaborated researchers will be discussing the mechanism of climate change, such as lessons from previous events. And the most effective methodology for prevention and reduction of large-scale disasters from aspect of risk communication.

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Openig Comment
18:05–18:10
Dr. Makoto Okumura
(Deputy Director, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, JAPAN)

Part 1:Large Scale Disasters by Climate Change
18:10–18:25
Hydrologic Impacts of Climate Change : Scale Issues and Uncertainties
Dr. Samuel Lee (US DOE Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, USA)

18:25–18:40
Dr. Tsuyoshi Nakatani
(Principal Senior Researcher, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, JAPAN)
Abstract:Tsuyoshi Nakatani

18:40–18:55
Use of Big Data to Mitigate Risk Related to Natural Disasters Affecting Water Bodies
Dr. Ravi Mathi (AquaritasLLC, USA)

18:55–19:10
Land Degradation Caused by Human Activities
-Case Study: Shihezi (ManasRiver Basin), Xinzhang, China
Dr. Roy Park (R.Parkand Associates Inc., CANADA)
Abstract:Roy Park

19:10–19:25
Climate Change and Agricultural Productivity
Dr. Yong Hee Shin / Dr. Kyungwon Park / Dr. Yongchul Shin
(APEC Climate Center, KOREA)
Abstract:Yong Hee Shin

19:25-19:40
Innovative Disaster Management System in Japan
-Experience from Ishinomaki City –
Dr. Muneyoshi Numada (Lecturer, Tokyo University, JAPAN)

Part 2 : Discussion
19:40–19:50
Facilitator: Dr. Aiko Sakurai
(Associate Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University,JAPAN)

Closing Remarks
19:50–19:55
Dr. Tsuyoshi Nakatani
(Senior Researcher, National Research Institute For Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, JAPAN)

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