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陸前高田市（りくぜんたかたし）は、岩手県南東部にある、太平洋に面する市。旧陸前国気仙郡に属し、隣接する同県大船渡市や宮城県気仙沼市とともに、三陸海岸のうち陸前海岸北部の中核を成す。 東日本大震災による津波で大きな被害を受け、復興や内陸への市役所移転など将来に備えた防災・減災に取り組んでいる。
Rikuzentakata is a city located in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Following the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011, the city was almost completely destroyed the city and tragically claimed many lives. Before the disaster, Rikuzentakata was known for its picturesque coastal setting, featuring beautiful sandy beaches and lush pine forests. In the wake of the disaster, Rikuzentakata has been undergoing significant reconstruction, including building elevated land to protect from future tsunamis, and it has become a beacon of hope and recovery. The city's efforts to rebuild and revitalize, while preserving the memory of the tragedy, reflect the community's strength and determination.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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