2026.03.13
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International Symposium: Chuo University Urban Community Resilience Research Initiative
As climate change intensifies natural hazards and urban risks become increasingly complex, strengthening the resilience of cities and communities has emerged as a global priority. This symposium celebrates the launch of the Urban Community Resilience Research Initiative and brings together researchers and practitioners from Japan and abroad to share the latest knowledge and future perspectives on urban disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and community co-creation. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the symposium aims to promote international research collaboration and the practical implementation of resilience solutions.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Venue: Room 5233, 2nd Floor, Building 5, Korakuen Campus, Chuo University
【Program】
13：00～13：15 Prof. Tebakari, Taichi (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
13：15～13：45 Prof. Nakamura, Hitoshi (Vice President, SIT)
“Preparing for Recovery from Natural Disasters: Cultivating Community Literacy and
Imagination”
13：45～14：15 Dr. Miyamoto, Mamoru (ICHARM)
“Interdisciplinary approach for enhancing water-related disaster resilience”
14：15～14：45 Prof. Kudo, Hiroko (Faculty of Law)
“Smart Cities and Crisis Management: Strategies for Urban Resilience”
15：00～16：00 Discussion
[Moderator] Prof. Kato, Toshikazu (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Video message #1 from US
Video message #2 from Thailand
Panelists; Prof. Nakamura, Dr. Miyamoto and Prof. Kudo
16：10～17：10 Keynote Address
Mr. Tanizaki, Keiichi (Special Advisor to the Governor on Technical Affairs, Director
General Bureau of Urban Development, Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
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【Contact Us】
River and Hydrology Lab
Taichi Tebakari
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