6th Global Summit of GADRI

The 6^th Global Summit of GADRI will be organised at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus, Kyoto, Japan from 15^th t 17 March 2023.

Structure of the Summit:

The 6^th Global Summit of GADRI will consist of plenary sessions, panel group discussions, poster presentation with GADRI Scholarships awarded to 15 young professionals up to the age 35, networking with institute session to share seeds and needs of institutions, presentation sessions of outcomes of the panel group discussion sessions, and a wrap-up session to develop the final outcomes of the conference.

There will be two field excursions to the DPRI, Kyoto University Ujigawa Laboratory, and the Amagase Dam. Registration is required for participation.

Target Audience:

We encourage our member institutes to take this opportunity participate and share their progress and achievements in DRR. We all those who are actively engaged in DRR activities and other integrated and interdisciplinary research, young scientists, science-policy brokers, and policy makers to make use of this opportunity to engage in discussion and share their experiences and contributions to disaster risk reduction and resilience to disasters.

Keywords:

Plenary; Group Discussion; COVID-19 recovery; Committees of GADRI; Sustainable DRR; DR Governance; Gender equality; SFDRR; SDGs and Climate Change; Stocktaking

6th Global Summit of GADRI:

Towards GADRI Objectives of Achieving a Sustainable Disaster-Resilient World

The prolonged worldwide pandemic and cascading risks have taught us that the conventional approach to disaster risk planning and management is ineffective for the development of sustainable and resilient communities. A worldwide pandemic underscores the importance of integrating the following key areas: -

1. Disaster risk should not be treated in isolation but should be integrated with health risks, climate change, and environmental risks;
2. DRR objectives and vision should be integrated with sustainable development goals to foster a resilient world;
3. Short-term DRR objectives need to be integrated with a long-term vision and plans for a resilient society.

Towards a sustainable and resilient society, the GADRI's five-fold objectives, which include establishing global research networks, developing research roadmaps and plans, building the capacities of research institutes, sharing information and engaging in collaborative research, and advocating for organizations, need to be directed toward the above-mentioned three key areas for integration in research and development.

The 6th GADRI Global Summit aims to systematically identify the processes, techniques, evidence, challenges and opportunities for achieving the GADRI objectives for a sustainable and resilient society against hazards and working to keep them from becoming disasters. Program participants will communicate academic science across scientific disciplines to policymakers and practitioners.

Sub-themes

Panel Group Discussion Session I:

1. GADRI Objective - I (global research network) for Sustainable and Resilient Society Against Disasters (SRSAD)
2. GADRI Objective - II (developing research roadmaps and plans) for SRSAD
3. GADRI Objective - III (building the capacities of research institutes) for SRSAD
4. GADRI Objective - IV (mutual sharing information and engaging in collaborative research) for SRSAD
5. GADRI Objective - V (serve as an advocacy organization ) for SRSAD

(Note: Panel Group Discussion Session I will identify the gaps, discuss what we can do/what should be done and suggest recommendations towards realizing GADRI objectives)

Panel Group Discussion Session II:

1. Big Science for DRR: Large-scale Experiment
2. Sustainable DRR: Integrating climate action, SDGs and DRR: Field DRR & Data (experience) Sharing
   New Challenges for Actions by GADRI
3. Gender and Inclusivity in DRR Policy and Practice
4. Putting Health into Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery
5. Young Scientists Session on Youth and DRR