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.

Date:

Thursday 13 November

Place:

Japan Foundation London (Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, London WC1B 5EH, UK)

Presentations:

Risk Communication after Severe Earthquakes, Prof Tsuyoshi Matsuda, Kobe University
Disaster Risk Reduction and Education for Sustainable Development in Teacher Training Programs, Dr Takashi Oda, Miyagi University of Education
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

Details about presentations and biographies of speakers are available at:The Japan Foundation London Office