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What should be done to stop the increase in Water-related Disasters in
Asia-Pacific region?
Contribution by ICHARM/PWRI
to the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit (APWS).
The 1st APWS was held on 3 and 4 Dec. 2007 in Beppu city,
Japan, where high-level policymakers and various other notable
guests were invited to discuss and share views on the ways to
better manage water-related issues, thus contributing to concrete
actions. One of main issues raised was anticipated adverse effects
on water related issues posed by Climate Change, including water-related
disaster management.
The ICHARM undertook the responsibility of Lead Organization
on "Water-related Disaster Management", which was
one of three priority themes set for the APWS. While ICHARM
highly contributed to preparation of "Policy
Brief" which includes key messages and recommendations
to the participants, it organized two major events in Beppu,
as introduced below.
The policy brief which presented at APWS.
1, Organization of a Symposium (Open Event)
On 2 Dec., ICHARM, jointly with River Bureau of Ministry of
Land, Infrastructure and Transport, organized an symposium titled
"Integrated approach to water-related disaster management",
which was open to the public. Various opinions and views were
presented by guests from international organizations, academia
and government sectors.
The main focus was anticipated climate
change. It was agreed that adaptation is as well important as
mitigation in coping with climate change, and that adoption
of flexible adaptive measures is necessary to realize integrated
approach to water-related disaster management.
The result of discussion was compiled as Messages from the symposium to the APWS participants for consideration.
Please click here (link) for
program of this open event, and Power-point files of some presentations.
Please visit the following website for general information of
each open events.
http://www.reg-clinkage.jp/apws/openevent/project/index.html
Mr. Taniguchi, Vice-Minister for Engineering Affairs, of MLIT,
makes speech.
 Dr.
Takeuchi, explains the "Messages from the symposium to the
APWS participants".
2, Organization of a session at the
APWS
On 4 Dec. 2007 ICHARM, as part of the Summit Program, organized
as session of "Water-related Disaster Management"inviting
high-level policymakers, representatives from international
organization and academic experts.
After receiving precious policy directions, etc., from presenters,
the participants agreed key messages that need to be addressed
for better managing water-related disasters.
The result was presented by Prof. Takeuchi, Director of ICHARM
at the closing ceremony of the 1st APWS.
Please click here (link) for
program of this session, and Power-point files of some presentations.
Please visit following website for general and comprehensive
information on the 1st APWS.
http://www.apwf.org/
Participants are listening to letcures seriously (Summit).
 Dr.
Takeuchi, reports on the results of the topic session at the closeing
ceremony.
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