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Public Seminar : The Role of Education in Disaster Risk Reduction – Lessons from Kobe and Tohoku

13 November 2014, London

The Japan Foundation, in collaboration with Kobe University and Miyagi University of Education, is delighted to present this special public seminar looking at the role of education in disaster risk reduction.  We will be joined by scholars from both universities who will introduce their projects for promoting disaster risk reduction and creating more resilient societies.  


Presentations


Risk Communication after Severe Earthquakes, Prof Tsuyoshi Matsuda, Kobe University
Disaster Risk Reducation and Education for Sustainable Development in Teacher Training Programs, Dr Takashi Oda, Tohoku University
Education for Disaster and Recovery in Sendai and Kesennuma, Dr Takaaki Koganezawa, Miyagi University of Education

 

Chair: Prof Kiyomitsu Yui, Kobe University


Discussant: Prof Ros Wade, London South Bank University

 

This event is free to attend but booking is essential. To reserve a place, please email your name and the title of the event you would like to attend to event@jpf.org.uk.

13 November 2014
The Japan Foundation, Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, London WC1B 5EH

This event is free to attend but booking is essential. To reserve a place, please email your name and those of any guests, as well as the title of the event you would like to attend to event@jpf.org.uk.

Tel: 020 7436 6698

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