On March 8, 2025, two session were held at Sendai International Center in Japan, with a great initiative by GCT Climate adaptation, disaster and risk management and prevention. Prof. Takako Izumi, the Japanese chair of this group was connecting between MIRAI and this forum.
These sessions brought together researchers from urban planning, law, political sciences, anthropology, engineering, and environmental sciences to share their expertise on resilient cities and communities. They drew from their interdisciplinary knowledge and experience to discuss the pressing issues urban communities face in Asia, Europe, and beyond. The discussions addressed topics put forward by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and other targets aimed at building a more resilient world. About 30 participants gathered and had wonderful discussions.
Part I: Resilient cities and communities (16:00-17:00)
MC: Sebastien Boret (IRIDeS, Tohoku University)
- 16:00-16:10 Introduction by Sebastien Boret
- 16:10-16:20 Avit Bhowmik (Karlstad University) “Pushing Boundaries of Disaster Resilience”
- 16:20-16:30 Susanne Gustrafsson (Jönköping University) “Designing Urban Outdoor Environments for an Aging Pupulation in a Warmer Climate”
- 16:30-16:40 Mikael Granberg (Karlstad University) “Urban Politics and Climate Change Adaptation”
- 16:40-16:50 Eleonor Kristoffers (Örebro University) “Swedish Carbon Tax for Resilient Cities and Communities”
- 16:50-17:00 Q&A/Discussion
Part II: Climate adaptation, disaster and risk management and prevention (17:00-18:00)
MC: Pierre de Wit (University of Gothenburg)
- 17:00-17:10 Introduction by Pierre de Witt
- 17:10-17:20 Karin Blad (Örebro University) “from Emissoins to the Courtroom: Emerging Trends in Climate Litigation against Companies”
- 17:20-17:30 Hansoo Lee (Hiroshima University) “Achieve Comfortable Living Environment in Indonesia Using Affordable Low-carbon Technologies”
- 17:30-17:40 Aboagye Prince Dacosta (Nagoya University) “Urban Climate Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction: A Review of Global Case Studies”
- 17:40-17:50 Takako Izumi (IRIDeS, Tohoku University) “Strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction Capacity to Improve the Safety and Security of Communities by Understanding Disaster Risk (SeDAR)”
- 17:50-18:00 Q&A/Discussion