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  1. Article ; Online: Special Issue “Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

    Mikio Ishiwatari / Daisuke Sasaki

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 2641, p

    An Interdisciplinary Approach”

    2023  Volume 2641

    Abstract: The UN member states adopted three international agreements for the post-2015 agenda: the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the 2030 Agenda for ... ...

    Abstract The UN member states adopted three international agreements for the post-2015 agenda: the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [.]
    Keywords n/a ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
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  2. Article ; Online: Flood risk governance

    Mikio Ishiwatari

    Progress in Disaster Science, Vol 2, Iss , Pp - (2019)

    Establishing collaborative mechanism for integrated approach

    2019  

    Abstract: It is widely recognized that an integrated approach is needed to reduce flood risks. Many countries are introducing adaptive and integrated systems of risk management in addition to conventional structural and engineering solutions. This paper aims at ... ...

    Abstract It is widely recognized that an integrated approach is needed to reduce flood risks. Many countries are introducing adaptive and integrated systems of risk management in addition to conventional structural and engineering solutions. This paper aims at proposing approach of strengthening a flood risk governance, in particular, collaborative mechanism. The integrated approach involves a wide range of stakeholders of central and local governments, private sector, academia, local communities engaging in various sectors, such as water resources management, agriculture, forestry, housing, and urban planning. However, establishing a collaborative mechanism among these stakeholders is a challenge. The paper reviews recent studies in flood risk governance and examines practices in Japan. It was found that there is no one-fit-all model in flood risk governance. Local bodies on site, trust with stakeholders, and usage of local knowledge are key in strengthening collaborative mechanism.
    Keywords Environmental sciences ; GE1-350 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 690
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  3. Article ; Online: Disaster Risk Reduction Funding

    Mikio Ishiwatari / Daisuke Sasaki

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 19, Iss 3346, p

    Investment Cycle for Flood Protection in Japan

    2022  Volume 3346

    Abstract: Background: Investment in disaster risk reduction is crucial in order to mitigate disaster damage. However, for many countries, particularly developing ones, financing investment in disaster risk reduction is challenging. This study aims to examine the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Investment in disaster risk reduction is crucial in order to mitigate disaster damage. However, for many countries, particularly developing ones, financing investment in disaster risk reduction is challenging. This study aims to examine the factors that affect investments in flood protection and the approaches to securing investments by analyzing investment trends in Japan. Methods: This study examines 150 years of flood protection and investment cycles that helped reduce damages in Japan. The dataset of flood protection budgets, flood damage, and national income since 1878 was created from public statistics. Documents and reports concerned with disaster management, river management, and finance were examined. Results: The study found five investment cycles of flood protection from the late 19th century to the present. The country established financing mechanisms, such as legislation and long-term plans, following major flood disasters. However, external shocks such as war, economic recession, disaster, and tightened national finance had a major impact on these investments. The fluctuations in the budget created an investment cycle. The country had increased its budget to 0.9% of its national income in the 1990s. It often experienced flood damage accounting for over 1% of the national income until 1961, but succeeded in decreasing the damage to less than 1%, and currently it is limited to less than 0.4%. Conclusions: The financial mechanisms established from the long-term perspective could support an increase in budgets for flood protection, leading to a decrease in damage. However, established financing mechanisms may weaken the financial flexibility of the country.
    Keywords financing mechanism ; flood protection ; investment cycle ; investment in DRR ; Japan ; long-term plan ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  4. Article ; Online: Investing in flood protection in Asia

    Mikio Ishiwatari / Daisuke Sasaki

    Progress in Disaster Science, Vol 12, Iss , Pp 100197- (2021)

    An empirical study focusing on the relationship between investment and damage

    2021  

    Abstract: Investing in disaster risk reduction is crucial in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals since natural disasters can impede sustainable development by causing economic and human losses. To consider investment in disaster risk reduction, ... ...

    Abstract Investing in disaster risk reduction is crucial in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals since natural disasters can impede sustainable development by causing economic and human losses. To consider investment in disaster risk reduction, policymakers need information on appropriate scales of investment depending on disaster damage occurred and socioeconomic development. However, there is a limited number of empirical studies that examine investment in disaster risk reduction, since the dataset of investments across countries is rarely available. This study aims at proposing the approaches of financing investment in flood protection, which is integrated with climate change adaptation. To our knowledge, this study is the first empirical analysis on the relationship between investment and damage and socio-economic development across economies. A multiple regression model is applied to analyze the relationship between investment in flood protection and flood damage and other socio-economic development. Investment data were collected from government agencies in major flood-prone countries in Asia. It was found that greater flood damage is associated with a larger budget for flood protection. The governments start increasing budgets after major disasters happen and further increase them as GDP per capita and population density rise. To study investment in disaster risk reduction further, datasets of budgets need to be established.
    Keywords Disaster risk reduction ; Economic development ; Flood protection investment ; Multiple regression model ; Sustainable development goals ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 650
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  5. Article ; Online: Good enough today is not enough tomorrow

    Mikio Ishiwatari / Akhilesh Surjan

    Progress in Disaster Science, Vol 1, Iss , Pp - (2019)

    Challenges of increasing investments in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation

    2019  

    Abstract: As population is growing and urbanization is progressing, higher numbers of people are exposed to disaster risks, especially in developing countries. Climate change is further worsening impacts of existing risks and introducing new risks in the form of ... ...

    Abstract As population is growing and urbanization is progressing, higher numbers of people are exposed to disaster risks, especially in developing countries. Climate change is further worsening impacts of existing risks and introducing new risks in the form of heat stress, water scarcity, water and vector borne diseases and extreme events. There is no doubt that countries need to investment more in disaster risk reduction (DRR) together with climate change adaptation (CCA) not only to minimize impacts but also build resilience. Sadly, investment in DRR and CCA is far behind compared with investments in expansion of human settlements, infrastructure and services development. This paper examines existing practices of investment and investigates challenges in increasing investments in reduction of water-related disaster risks. It concludes that in the first place, DRR needs to be integrated in national development plans. In addition, formulating sectoral long-term plans proved helpful to secure commitment of investment. Keywords: DRR finance, Development assistance, National development plan, Private sector
    Keywords Environmental sciences ; GE1-350 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  6. Article ; Online: Managing disasters amid COVID-19 pandemic

    Mikio Ishiwatari / Toshio Koike / Kenzo Hiroki / Takao Toda / Tsukasa Katsube

    Progress in Disaster Science, Vol 6, Iss , Pp 100096- (2020)

    Approaches of response to flood disasters

    2020  

    Abstract: The world faces difficulties managing disasters while making efforts to slowing the spread of COVID-19. The paper aims at proposing policies and approaches to manage dual disasters of flooding and COVID-19. It reviews on-going efforts of organizations in ...

    Abstract The world faces difficulties managing disasters while making efforts to slowing the spread of COVID-19. The paper aims at proposing policies and approaches to manage dual disasters of flooding and COVID-19. It reviews on-going efforts of organizations in the humanitarian assistance, water and sanitation, disaster management and health sectors. Based on review works the policy was recommended. The objective of the policy is to protect human life, in particular, vulnerable groups, from the human security perspective. Local organizations and communities play an important role in disaster management, and risk information supported by scientific knowledge is essential. As the experience of disaster management shows, various organizations including health and water should be coordinated to conduct measures.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; Flood response ; Human security ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99 ; covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  7. Article ; Online: Disaster risk reduction and innovations

    Takako Izumi / Rajib Shaw / Riyanti Djalante / Mikio Ishiwatari / Takeshi Komino

    Progress in Disaster Science, Vol 2, Iss , Pp - (2019)

    2019  

    Abstract: The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction encourages investment in innovation and technology development in disaster risk management. However, needs for science and technology inputs are unmet, and there is a lack of policy making that is based on ...

    Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction encourages investment in innovation and technology development in disaster risk management. However, needs for science and technology inputs are unmet, and there is a lack of policy making that is based on science and evidence. This paper identified three key issues that could help overcome these barriers: networking, coproduction of knowledge, and a stronger role played by academia.A number of innovative approaches and tools have been developed for disaster risk reduction (DRR); however, it has not yet been understood what the most effective DRR innovations are. A survey was conducted among representatives of academia, government, NGOs, and the private sector to identify the most effective DRR innovations. Community-based DRR and risk management received the most votes. Half of the top-10 list was taken up with innovative approaches, which shows that both products and approaches are widely recognized as innovations, and both contribute to the improvement of existing and traditional DRR as it tackles new challenges.To enhance the interfaces among science, technology, and policy making and the development and implementation of DRR innovations, the following is recommended: increasing coproduction with researchers and practitioners, continuing the sharing of innovation case studies, strengthening communication and dialogues among stakeholders using effective, national and local platforms, understanding that innovations are not limited to high-tech products but can be approaches as well, and pursuing research on the potential of Artificial intelligence (AI), communication tools, and innovations related to climate disaster that can improve current strategies and capacities for DRR.
    Keywords Environmental sciences ; GE1-350 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 710
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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