Event

4th Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction (4GSRIDRR)

The Fourth Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction, sponsored by the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) and Kyoto University, will be held at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus, Kyoto, Japan from 13 to 15 March 2019.

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Korea Institute of Construction Technology (KICT) visited Nakakita Laboratory

Four researchers from the Korea Institute of Construction Technology (KICT), Research Center for Securing Flood Golden Hour visited the Research Division of Hydrometeorological Disasters (Nakakita Laboratory), DPRI, Kyoto University from 24 to 25 October 2018.

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Visit by Honourable Minister Maya, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Government of Bangladesh

The Hon. Minister Mr. Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief; and Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief visited DPRI, Kyoto University, Uji Campus on 24th July 2018 on a study tour. The Minister was greeted by Prof. Norio Maki, Vice-Director, DPRI, and Mr. Yasuhiko Hironaka, Head, Administration Office.

Disaster Reports

2018 Kilauea, Hawaii Eruption

　Prof. James Mori and Assoc. Prof. Shiro Ohmi of the Research Division of Earthquake Hazards met with Mayor Harry Kim of Hawaii County to hear about the effects of the 2018 Kilauea eruption on the local communities, the National Park and tourists. The eruption has destroyed over 600 homes (including a house of the Mayor), displaced over 2500 people and closed the National Park. The mayor is a former emergency manager with experience in volcanic and tsunami disasters. They discussed the roles of USGS scientists, government officials, National Park staff, and emergency response officials for the current Kilauea eruption.

Other

Visit by PEMSEA, Executive Director Ms. Aimee Gonzales

　Ms. Aimee Gonzales, Executive Director of the Partnership in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), Philippines visited the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus; and the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) on 15 May 2018. Ms. Gonzales was met by Prof. Hajime Nakagawa, Director, DPRI, Prof. Yoshihisa Iio, Prof. Hirohiko Ishikawa, Dr. Subhajyoti Samaddar and Ms. Wilma James. PEMSEA and DPRI discussed about possible collaborative and research exchange programmes from which both institutes could benefit and contribute to further disaster risk reduction and resilience. 　

Other

Visit by the Universitas Islam Indonesia

　A group consisting of 18 lecturers/professors/department head, 8 students and a staff member from the Islamic University of Indonesia visited the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) on 8 February 2018. The group was met by Prof. Norio Maki, Vice Director, DPRI who presented an introduction of DPRI and interacted through a Q&A session for an hour. In addition, DPRI informational package including the pen were given to all members.

Other

6th DPRI-NCDR Workshop

　The 6th DPRI-NCDR Workshop was held at the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) in Taipei from 6 to 7 December 2017. The Opening Remarks were delivered by Prof. Fong-Chin Su, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology; and Prof. Eiichi Nakakita, Disaster Prevention Research Institutes (DPRI), Kyoto University. The workshop was attended by 50 participants among which 12 were from DPRI. 　For further details on the workshop can be found at Newsletter NCDR.

Research

Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI)

This page captures the DPRI research activities at a glance.
　GADRI WebSite Link: [　http://gadri.net　] 　One outcome was the establishment of the "Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI)." GADRI is a forum for sharing knowledge and promoting collaboration on topics related to disaster risk reduction and resilience to disasters.

Research

Disaster Prevention Research Institute Research launches site for "Our research activities at a glance" (Japanese only)

This page captures the DPRI research activities at a glance.
The site is easily navigated, though only in Japanese, and expressed in easy to understand words.
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