The academic activities of universities
and institutions related to SFDRRWorld BOSAI ForumSendai, Japan

Noriaki NISHIMIYA1, Fumihiko IMAMURA2, Mikio ISHIWATARI3,4,Takako IZUMI2, Shunichi KOSHIMURA2, Masahiko EGAMI3, Junichi
HIRANO3, Kai KIKUIRI3, Akihiro FURUTA1
1 Oriental Consultants Global, 2 IRIDeS, Tohoku University, 3 JICA, 4The University of Tokyo1

1. Introduction
SFDRR adopted in 2015
with 4 priorities and 7 Global Targets
incorporated in SDGs
Voluminous research and education for DisasterRisk Reduction
butNOT clearly understood
AIM: to clarify present situation and gaps
22. Study method
1) Task members: Tohoku University (IRIDeS), JICA, and Oriental
Consultant Global (OCG)
2) WEB retrieval using the key words
SFDRR, University, Institution, Education course
pick 111 literatures (Articles, working papers, reports, etc.)
Literature publishing time: basically from 20153) Classified: Priorities, Global Targets, Organizations,Countries, Themes4) Tagged according to members’ judgement5) Limitation:
Literature selection, classification, abstraction are depending on
the Task members’ interpretation, judgement and views
not necessary reflect official ones of Tohoku University, JICA andOCG
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3. Priorities
Priority P1P2P3P4

Number 82824647

P1: Understanding Risk and
P2: GovernanceP3: Investment and P4 Build Back Better (BBB)
related researches count for half of P1 and P2
Financial organizations like WB, ADB: P3
Investment related literature published44. Global targets
Global a) b) c) d)TargetNumber 20 22 20 25e)f)g)

141621More literaturesd) reduce infrastructure lossb) reduce the number of the affected peopleg) increase access to early warning systemanda) reduce mortalityc) reduce economic loss
less literaturese) national DRR strategyf) international cooperation

55.1 Region and/or Countries
From Japan and the U.K.
1) Japan: Tohoku University (IRIDeS) (Many researches ofdiversified, sectors and interdisciplinary)
Kyoto University (Hard Engineering and Science)
Nagoya University, Kyushu University, Keio University, GRIPS
2) U.K. : Education, Health and data related researches
University college of London (Many literatures published)
University of Reading, London South Bank University,Bristol University, Bournemouth University, Oxford University3) Other countries
United States: Columbia University (private sector), Colorado University,(health and vulnerable), University of Pennsylvania (legal) ,University of Florida
Australia: University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Flinders
University, RMIT(Royal Melbourne Institute ofTechnology, Monash University, Western Sydney University(Health, Education)
65.2 Region and/or Countries
EuropeNetherland: University of Groningen (Education, legal)
Switzerland：University of Bern (mountain area and disaster)
Sweden：Lund University (Sweden’s DRR national strategy)andData （Indicator）, University of Gothenburg （Practice）and Governance) with University of Copenhagen
Italy: Roma Tre University (Education, World historic heritage)(8) From developing countries
India: University of Delhi (Education, Vulnerable)
Himachal Pradesh University, National Universityof Singapore amd University of Sri Jawardenepur (Health andVulnerable)
Nepal: Tribhuvan University
Micro insurance topic from Bangladesh
Universities of Uganda, Nigeria
75.3. Organizations and Associations• WB, ADB: Investment and Governance• International red cross: Legal and DRR, Vulnerable• Japan: JICA Research Institute (Infrastructure, investment,governance)• JICA’s Training Courses with ICHARM• UK Think tank UK/ ODI: Finance, contribution to SFDRR
discussion• Public health England: interested in SFDRR: 5 literatures• UKADR (UK Alliance for Disaster Reduction)• UN: UNSRID (Global Target and monitoring guidebook with FAO)
• Association of Caribbean State (Regional Disaster)• Asia Science and Technology Academic Advisory Group(ASTAAG): Science and technology contribute to SFDRR
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6.1 Themes (Sector)
Sector
HealthNumber 14

Education Governance Governance InfraGeneralLaw
128513Agri MultiSector
261)Governance sector dominatesin governance sector, legislation is highlighted in five literatures2) healthHealth sector,
Public Health England, IRIDeS of Tohoku University andAustralian universities seems to have significant interest3) Infrastructure
4 Education5)In addition, an importance of multi-sectoral approach
96.2 Themes (Cross Cutting Issues)
Cross Cutting
Collabo Data

Number 2225Vulner. SDGs Practice Holistic

EWS Innovation

16513121141) Data comparatively dominates: indicator, terminology, monitoring,evidence base, database, data collection.
2) Collaboration stands out: collaboration between and among
researchers of several sectors, politicians, practitioner (implementationagency) private sector and civil community in addition to collaboration
among each actor.
3) SDGs and/or sustainable development: 13 literatures
4) An importance of hard and soft technology combination alsostressed in two literatures.
5) An importance of holistic approach (including integrated,comprehensive approach) is stressed.
106.3 Themes (Disaster Category)
NumberFlood/ Earthquake
56

Disaster category
Water Storm Tsunami Nuclear Land MountainrelatedSlide area
233
322

Less research focuses on specific disaster is found.
Earthquake related research
Next is flood.
Tsunami, Storm and nuclear related disaster also arefound.
Nuclear accident in three literatures

117. Education Courses
1) Tohoku University (Multi hazards program)with Association of Pacific Rim Universities
Nagoya University with Tohoku University
GRIPS+JICA: Master Course program
2) York University (Canada）: take DRR into Businessschool curriculum3) Lincoln University: lessons form Canterbury Earthquake,with University of Canterbury4) University of Newcastle: Master program
5) Not directly related to SFDRR but interesting Dr. programby Hyogo University and other 4 universities (Nursing)6) University of Copenhagen (Master program)
7）UNESCO and Delft University: discussion necessaryresearch for SFDRR
128. ConsiderationRole of University and research institute
1. Advance research; providing new analysis,
tool and concept to understand better
2. Education; giving the knowledge andthinking and implementation process toresolve problems
3. Contribution for society; encouraging
collaborations for action oriented activity
with multi-stake holder
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Basic concept for DRR in academic
Establish “practical” disaster management studies
Identify and theorize disaster-related phenomenon ineach stage of disaster cycle; 1.preparedness,
2.emergency response, 3.recovery and4.reconstruction/mitigationEstablish an area of disaster management study that
supports building societies more resilient to disasters
Internationally-driven research/educational activities

149. Summary
1) General discussion
Specific discussion on needs by identifying discussion among
policy makers, decision makers, practitioners, researchers, andother stakeholders
2) Global targets a), b), c), d), g) comparatively fit to research
theme. However, more needs e） national strategy, f） Inter. Coop.
3) Data collection, indicators: Various studies stress importance forassessing disaster damage and risks, monitoring for SFDRR
4) Less country/ area specific disaster research: for example
earthquake Nepal, Japan, NZ
Flood of Brazil
5) Less literature from research institutions of developing countries
6) not discussed sufficiently in relations and impacts among
disasters from SFDRR perspective
Relation among flood, water related disaster, typhoonand landslide15

9. Summary
New areas (Interesting)1) Peace building use DRR lens2) Micro insurance, budget system,
law/regulation
3) Research related to Vulnerable people
4) Private sector’ role, business schoolcurriculum5) Historical heritage and DRR (Italy and Malta)
6) Nuclear related disaster: in addition to Japan,
Neal and ASEAN countries
169. Summary (necessary future works)
1) Needs assessment
Research/education society
Policy making society
Implementation (practice) society
by Priorities, Global targets
by Region/country2) Area specific research3) Developing countries’ research and educationneed more international cooperation
4) Relations and impacts between disasters and SFDRR,Priorities and Global targets
5) Monitoring scheme and indicators
6） How SFDRR contributes to SDGｓ
17Thank you
Ishiwatar.Mikio@jica.go.jp18

Disaster Management Cycle in Four Phases•Activities to develop knowledge
and capacities by governments,
professional response and recovery
organizations, communities andindividuals to effectively manage
emergencies and achievetransitions from response tosustained recovery : Disaster
preparedness organization,
Emergency response plans,
Exercises, Training, and Education,
Warning systems, Disaster Scienceand Risk Assessment•Activities that reduce theeffects of disasters:
Investment ofInfrastructure, Building
codes and zoning,
increase healthresilience, Retrofitting,Land use planning,
Public awareness, BCP &BCM, ArchiveResponse
PreparednessResponse

Mitigation

Recovery• Activities during adisaster: Monitoring,
Early warning &evacuation, Search andrescue, Medical andpublic health care
physically and mentally,
Provide shelters,
distribution of relief
items•Crisis management,
Disaster medicine, Publichealth, Activities
following a disaster:
Recovery ofinfrastructure,
Temporary housing,reconstruction ofbuildings and schools,
Revival of local economy