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Academic societies join hands to boost Japan's disaster readiness

Source(s): Nikkei Asian Review, Nikkei Inc
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Over the years, Japan has developed some of the world's most advanced emergency response measures. But the earthquake that struck east Japan on March 11, 2011, and the devastating tsunami and a nuclear disaster it triggered, raised many very serious questions about this country's land and its disaster prevention and disaster risk reduction strategies.

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More than ever, the events of March 11, 2011, highlighted the need for government agencies, municipalities, research organizations and universities to work together in formulating and implementing a holistic and comprehensive policy approach.

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For many years, greater cooperation in the field has been urged, but the walls around academia have often stood in the way of progress. The Liaison Association was set up to play a central role in bringing together various fields.

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Hazards Earthquake
Themes Governance Disaster risk management
Country and region Japan
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