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| Reg.
No. |
PS001 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-101 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kyoto
University Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies |
| Title |
Social
Capital, Climate Change and Disaster Management
Rajib Shaw and Yuko Nakagawa |
| Abstract |
Rapid
industrialization and urbanization, and changing lifestyle and consumption
patterns of people have had a serious impact on climate - both directly
and indirectly.� These impacts can be seen not only in the cities,
but also in rural areas. This is particularly true at the community
level, where economic demands of jobs and higher incomes (and reduction
of poverty) are difficult to balance with those of environmental protection.� Social
Capital, which is defined as a function of trust, social norms, participation
and network in the community, can play a vital role in this aspect.
As a consequence of climate change, we are now witnessing a change in the
characteristics of natural disasters. To mitigate such disasters, efforts
have been made at both government and academic institutions. However, in
many programmes and researches, focuses tend to be given on technology
and engineering issues, or government policies. If recommendations made
are without looking into local socio-economic conditions, they will not
have the necessary local impacts which lead to sustainability.
To understand the social capital as the possible missing link of successful
rehabilitation after massive disasters such as earthquake, comparative
study was conducted in Kobe, Japan (1995) and Gujarat, India (2001).� The
study tried to account the difference in rehabilitation performance among
communities which were in relatively similar conditions in terms of both
physical damages and external supports and found that community's bonding
and bridging social capital as well as existence of leadership inside community
can be essential factor of successful rehabilitation.
The role of social capital is continuously being studied to account community's
resilience to pre-disaster mitigation of other natural disasters. And a
case study on flood risk mitigation in Central Vietnam is currently conducted. |
| Tel |
81-75-753-5708 |
| Fax |
81-75-753-5708 |
| E-mail |
shaw@global.mbox.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS002 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-102 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kyoto
University Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies |
| Title |
Community-level
Climate Change Adaptation and Policy Issues
Ayako Fujieda and Rajib shaw |
| Abstract |
Rapid
industrialization, urbanization, and population growth in the twentieth
century have greatly affected the natural environment, the effect of
which is seen as climate change regionally and globally.� Available
observational evidence indicates that regional changes in climate,
have already affected a diverse set of physical and biological systems
in many parts of the worlds.
Therefore, it is important to acquire and to enhance rural communities'
adaptive capabilities toward climate change for their life-security and
development.� Although the initiatives taken by community are essential,
focusing on the community itself is not enough.� The community initiatives
become more sustainable when government incorporates it into its policies.� The
design and implementation of appropriate policies by the government will
promote development what is more sustainable and that reduces vulnerability
to climate change.���
The research is undertaken in Gujarat state, located in the western part
of India, which is prone to drought. The drought, which is the result of
a combination of natural factors and man-made factors, is reoccurrence
event in this area, but the number has been increased in the last half
decades.� Since most people in the rural area of Gujarat have agriculture-based
life, they have been greatly affected by recent high frequency of occurrence
of drought.�
By identifying the current condition of drought including the pattern,
the scale, and the impacts and issues, studying current community initiatives
and governmental policies at different level, the interrelationship of
environmental impact, the policy and the community level climate change
adaptation model are studied.�� |
| Tel |
81-75-753-5708 |
| Fax |
81-75-753-5708 |
| E-mail |
axf187@yahoo.co.jp |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS004 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-103 |
| Name
of Organization |
UN
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
| Title |
GLIDE:
a global identifier for disaster date sharing |
| Abstract |
Accessing
disaster information can be a time consuming and laborious task. Not
only is data scattered but frequently identification of the disaster
can be confusing in countries with many disaster events. In order to
address this problem, a globally common, unique identification scheme
for disasters has been proposed. The initiative was named "GLIDE" for
Global IDEntifier.�� The components of a GLIDE number consist of two
letters to identify the disaster type (e.g. EQ - earthquake); the year
of the disaster; a six-digit, sequential disaster number; and the three-letter
ISO code for country of occurrence. So, for example, the GLIDE number
for West-India Earthquake in India is: EQ-2001-000033-IND. GLIDE is
extensible to support sub-national codes to enable recording at provincial
and municipal levels. The GLIDE website, <http://www.glidenumber.net/> has
been established as a central repository of GLIDE numbers as well as
a reference point for the initiative.�� This session aims to promote
the use of GLIDE as a tool for better disaster data accumulation and
analysis. As information suppliers join in this initiative, documents
and data pertaining to specific events may be easily retrieved from
various sources, or linked together using the unique GLIDE numbers.� The
GLIDE concept has been discussed under the guidance of ISDR WG3 but
the success of GLIDE depends on its widespread use and its
level of utility for practitioners. |
| Tel |
81-78-262-5556 |
| Fax |
81-78-262-5558 |
| E-mail |
odaka@un.org |
| Website |
http://www.reliefweb.int |
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| Reg.
No. |
30008 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-104 |
| Name
of Organization |
Ministry
of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology |
| Title |
Activity
of the Headquarters for Earthquake Reserch Promotion |
| Abstract |
The
outcome of the analysis and evaluation regarding earthquakes, which
was released by the Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion
of Japanese government, is to be exhibited for the public. |
| Tel |
81-3-6734-4138 |
| Fax |
+81-3-6734-4139 |
| E-mail |
abe@mext.go.jp |
| Website |
http://www.mext.go.jp/ |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS005 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-105 |
| Name
of Organization |
Centro
de Estudios y Prevencion de Desastres |
| Title |
Capacity
building to prevent disasters: experiencies of NGO in Peru |
| Abstract |
New
actors working in prevention and emergencies:
Presence of new international agencies, from 1996 to the date.
Commitment and capacity to concert
New dialogue space in construction:
Experience of coordination with government.
Introduction of Sphere Project develops identity and commits with humanitarian
principles.
New focus:
Prevention is responsibility of development agents: government, private
companies,� civil organizations, wich must assume analysis of risk and
prevention into politicies, plans and investment projects.
Develompmente planning is key to get reasonability at chaotic and quick
processes of demographic, urban and economic growth.
In Peru interesting processes have begun with new actors participating
in disaster prevention.
a. Educative experiences to incorporate prevention.
b. Experience and participation of children and young in educational processes
with prevention focus.
c. Formation of volunteers' brigades for service to community, for watch
risks in order to prevent or mitigate.
d. Educative experiencies with vulnerable communties.
e. Systematizing of tradicional practices to prevent and to face disasters
in rural andean comnunities.
f. Concertation and coordination process with NGO humanitarian agencies
Gilberto Romero
From:� PREDES
gilberto@predes.org.pe
www.predes.org.pe |
| Tel |
511-2210251 |
| Fax |
511-
2220762 |
| E-mail |
gilberto@predes.org.pe |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS006 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-106 |
| Name
of Organization |
Centro
de Estudios y Prevencion de Desastres |
| Title |
Development
and disaster prevention in Peru |
| Abstract |
�
Development is a continuous process in which all peoples are involved,
looking for to get the material and spiritual conditions that make
possible its subsistence.
For that reason the a portion of humanity is in permanent competition to
obtain earnings and this way to assure the validity of the companies, and
consequently for workers that work in them.
Other portion of world population, the poorest in the developing countries,
is in another logic: to compete among them to get food every day, that
allows them to survive more one day.
Permanent competition without limits among companies and among people,
to survive and to be effective, is causing irreversible damages to means
of subsistence of the future, for mistaken management of resources (natural,
economic, materials, etc.). Evident consequences plows: global change climatic,
new illnesses, new technological hazards, acceleration and bigger magnitude
of natural hazards already existent, enormous sanitation problems, increment
of poverty, etc.
Development pattern that has been imposed in the world, is riskous.
Planning, concertation, agreements among countries and among development
agents in each country, to enlarge population's participation in decisions
that affect their lives, are instruments that should be used in order to
get sustainable development.
Development planning is key to get reasonability at chaotic and quick processes
of demographic, urban and economic growth.
Exhibition topics:
a. Experiences on advances in incorporation of analysis of risk in public
investment projects in Peru.
b. Experiences on advances in incorporation of prevention focus in strategic
development plans in national, regional and local levels.
c. Experiences on advances in use of risk analysis in urban plans and in
small cities of rural areas. |
| Tel |
511-2210251 |
| Fax |
511-
2220762 |
| E-mail |
gilberto@predes.org.pe |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS007 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-107 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kyoto
University Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies |
| Title |
Integrate
Catastrophic Flood Mitigation Methods into Process of Urban Planning
of Hanoi
Hoang Vinh Hung, Rajib Shaw and Masami Kobayashi |
| Abstract |
Hanoi,
the capital of Vietnam is located in the Red River Delta, and is highly
vulnerable to flooding.� The thousand year's history of Hanoi has envisaged
building dike system along its rivers, especially Red River, to protect
the city from annual flooding.� This dyke system together with many
irrigation works for flood prevention has been protecting this city,
preventing the occurrence of floods as they have occurred in previous
years.� However the actual measures and works are not capable enough
to basically eliminate the danger of flood.
Although the probability of occurrence of catastrophic food in Hanoi is
low, a number of such events take place every year in different parts of
the world cause the very high human and economic losses highlight preparedness
to cope with it.� The change of rainfall patterns and drainage system in
the city, are among other factors contributing to the possibility of a
catastrophic flood in Hanoi.� According to the Hanoi master plan to the
year 2020, the city will develop two more new areas near by its riversides.� This
means flood vulnerability will increase with the development of Hanoi.� In
addition, due to the rare frequency of catastrophic flood, people (even
planners) tend to lack of awareness.� Urban planning process was done with
little attention to the national strategy of disaster mitigation, especially
those are considered rarely occur.
In order to reduce flood vulnerability and toward a sustainable urbanization
of Hanoi, it needs to integrate catastrophic flood risk and mitigation
methods into urban planning process.� A prior risk assessment and a basic
framework for response to mitigate losses will be crucial information to
plan the future development of the city. |
| Tel |
075-753-4806 |
| Fax |
075-753-4806 |
| E-mail |
ed.hoang@archi.kyoto-u.ac.jp |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS013 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-108 |
| Name
of Organization |
Swiss
Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF |
| Title |
Disaster
Database Evaluation and Risk Index Development for Latin America and
the Caribbean |
| Abstract |
As
part of the present study, figures on natural disasters from three
different sources were compiled: EM-DAT (worldwide), La Red (18 LAC
countries), and CEPREDENAC (Central America). EM-DAT is the only available
database covering all countries in LAC.� These sources were compared
to each other. Generally, information on a given disaster coincided
across the different databases, particularly for events after 1990.
However, there is a clear tendency toward underreporting of small-
to medium-scale events in individual countries. The presence of underreporting
in a number of cases is confirmed by a comparative analysis of disaster
losses based on the EM-DAT database and a merged EM-DAT, La Red, and
CEPREDENAC database. The different databases show some major divergence
in terms of total disaster losses recorded. In the case of Jamaica,
e.g. the merged database states a total loss of US$ 11.55 billion while
the figures stated in EM-DAT only attribute US$ 3.04 billion. The skewness
factor has been determined for all databases. The merging of La Red,
CEPREDENAC, and EM-DAT leads to a distortion of the normal distribution
for some countries (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Guatemala, and Panama).�� Disaster
and risk research to date has often focused on a single characteristic
of risk or hazard exposure while largely ignoring the context within
which catastrophes could occur. A risk index has been developed in
order to evaluate the impact of a natural disaster in a single country.
This risk index is defined by the evaluation of the disaster, economic,
human development and poverty impact in each country. |
| Tel |
+41
- 81 - 417 0201 |
| Fax |
+41
- 81 - 417 0823 |
| E-mail |
Dannenmann@slf.ch |
| Website |
http://www.slf.ch |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS014 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-109 |
| Name
of Organization |
Focus
Humanitarian Assistance USA |
| Title |
Towards
Disaster Resilient Community in Mountainous Environments: Concepts,
Approach and Practices |
| Abstract |
Most
communities in mountainous environments, e.g. those in GBAO, Tajikistan,
are especially vulnerable to natural hazards due to their poverty and
lack of information on disaster risk. Our multi-year practices in GBAO,
Tajikistan, have shown that reliable and accurate risk information
may play a very important role in reducing loss and damage, after of
all, loss of lives, to a great degree because early warning to the
communities threatened by disastrous hazards can be released timely.
This paper intends to develop the criteria of disaster resilient community
in mountainous environments in terms of the concepts of disaster-resilient
community recommended by ISDR and our multi-year practices in GBAO,
Tajikistan. On this basis, we further discuss the corresponding framework
and approaches to fostering disaster resilient community in mountainous
environments. In addition, this paper also examines a generalized approach
for assessing the vulnerability and capacity of communities in mountainous
environments by redefining their indicators and the associated scoring
and weighting system, and the importance of disaster risk management
GIS to disaster risk reduction. |
| Tel |
1-7+81-3-4423212 |
| Fax |
|
| E-mail |
office@focuskhorog.automail.com |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS015 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-110 |
| Name
of Organization |
Focus
Humanitarian Assistance USA |
| Title |
Natural
Hazard, Vulnerablitity and Risk Assessment Toolkit |
| Abstract |
Designed
based on the concepts and assessment processes recommended by ISDR
and best practices of risk assessment in developed countries, this
compact HVRA toolkit aims to serve as a decision-support tool for NGOs
who work on disaster risk management and communities in mountainous
environments. However, it can readily be adapted to other environments
such as coastal plains by reclassifying risk factors, i.e. severity
and probability, and redefining vulnerability indicators. This poster
presentation will mainly focus on the following components of the HVRA
toolkit:
-� A newly-designed risk model, in which� time scale is also considered
as a major dimension (time bomb) in addition to severity and probability;
- Classification of risk factors such as hazard intensity, frequency, severity,
and probability, which is one of the important foundations of HVRA;
- Stepwise HVRA working procedure;
- A compact collection of HVRA worksheets including project planning, field
data collection and in-house data analysis;
- Overall design of Disaster Risk Management GIS (DRM GIS), which shows
how the HVRA tool is integrated with GIS and decision-making on disaster
risk management ;
- GIS data models for disaster risk management, showing how the data collected
during HVRA activities are organized and stored in GIS database;
- Specific and total risk mapping.
Currently, this toolkit is being applied to conduct risk assessment for
communities in GBAO, Tajikistan. |
| Tel |
1-7+81-3-4423212 |
| Fax |
|
| E-mail |
office@focuskhorog.automail.com |
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| Reg.
No. |
30005 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-111 |
| Name
of Organization |
Tokyo
Fire Department |
| Title |
Researches
on Earthquake Preparedness |
| Abstract |
In
order to prevent the spread of earthquake conflagrations, it is necessary
to take the most appropriate measures for each district.� Therefore,
we periodically update information on fire outbreak/spread possibilities
in each region or district. |
| Tel |
�+81-3-3212-2111 |
| Fax |
�+81-3-3213-1478 |
| E-mail |
S6000009@section.metro.tokyo.jp |
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|
| Reg.
No. |
PS019 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-112 |
| Name
of Organization |
CARE
Bangladesh |
| Title |
Reducing
Vulnerability of Poor Households to Climate Change Induced Water-related
Disasters in Southwestern Bangladesh |
| Abstract |
In
Bangladesh, water resources play a vital role in shaping the country’s
culture and economy, as well as the livelihoods of its inhabitants.
Since time immemorial, water-related extreme events have frequently
visited the land, primarily as a result of climate variability. These
events have devastated the landscape, destroyed physical infrastructure
and assets, and affected the livelihoods and food security of the people.
Unfortunately, due to climate change, both intensity and frequency
of water-related disastrous events such as floods, cyclonic storm surges,
intrusion of salinity, and agricultural drought are most likely to
be exacerbated. Impoverished households are the most vulnerable to
these events due to their poor ability to cope.�� In order to reduce
vulnerability of poor households to climate change induced water-related
disasters, a project has been launched in southwestern Bangladesh with
a mission to enhance coping ability of rural communities. A number
of adaptation approaches have been tested, including
(a) increasing food availability and income;
(b) increasing access to safe water;��
(c) enhancing capacity of communities to reduce risks;
(d) ensuring safe housing;
(e) advocating for modification of threats; and
(f) increasing food security.
Over 4000 households have received hands-on training on various adaptation
techniques. Communities have formed advocacy groups to engage in local-level
governance and awareness on climate-related risks has been raised through
folk communication methods. It is understood that an appropriate combination
of household- and community-level preparedness and coping strategies with
regional- and central-level actions to reduce threats will greatly reduce
peoples’ vulnerability to water-related disasters.�� The Poster Session
will be jointly conducted by:��Jainal Abedin1 and Ahsan Uddin Ahmed2 1Technical
Coordinator, Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change (RVCC) Project, CARE
Bangladesh, Khulna, Bangladesh, <carervcc@khulna.bangla.net>; 2 Director,
BUP Centre for Water and Environment and Technical Advisor to the RVCC
Project, Dhaka, Bangladesh <ahsan@bup-bd.org> |
| Tel |
(880-41)
761 250 Extn: 101 |
| Fax |
(880-2)
811 4183 |
| E-mail |
carervcc@khulna.bangla.net |
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|
| Reg.
No. |
30011 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-113 |
| Name
of Organization |
Forestry
and Forest Products Research Institute |
| Title |
Triggering
landslide-debris flow mobilization by artificial rainfall in a natural
slope |
| Abstract |
A
series of landslide experiments was conducted on a natural slope
of Mt. Kaba-san in Yamato village, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The
experimental portion of the hillslope was 30 meters long with an
average gradient of 33o (maximum 35o); soil was 1 to 3 meters deep.
The slope was partioned into a 5 m wide segment by driving thin steel
plates about 1 m deep into the soil. Surface material on the slope
consists of fine weathered granite sand. Loamy soil blanketed the
upper portion of the regolith to a depth of about 1 m. Artficial
rainfall at the rate of 78 mm/h was applied to the slope segment
during experiments via a rainfall simulator. The experiment started
from 1200 on November 12, 2003. After the 4 hours and 30 minutes
of artificial rainfall, a saturated zone was observed in the middle
and lower parts of the slope, but no movement occurred in the soil
layer. The second experiment began at 0912 on November 14, 2003.
A fluidized landslide occurred 7 h after sprinkling began. About
40 m3 of debris
flowed onto the opposite bank and made a right-angle turn. The debris
traveled about 30 m down the creek and stopped 17 s after failure.
Extensometers recorded an accelerated displacement prior to and during
failure. During the period of rapid acceleration, pore pressure at
the 0.5 m depth initially declined, apparently as the result of soil
dilation in the shear zone. Afterwards, pore water pressure rose
sharply and began to
fluctuate.
|
| Tel |
�+81-29-873-3211 |
| Fax |
�+81-29-874-3720 |
| E-mail |
ochi@ffpri.affrc.go.jp |
| Website |
http://www.ffpri.affrc.go.jp |
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|
| Reg.
No. |
30012 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-114 |
| Name
of Organization |
Forestry
and Forest Products Research Institute |
| Title |
Development
of integrated control method of landslide using information technology |
| Abstract |
The
Yui landslide-threatened area in Shizuoka Prefecture has some important
infrastructure such as an expressway and a railway line.� Therefore,
long-term maintenance and control of the landslide area are required
after the construction of landslide countermeasures has been finished.� We
therefore developed an integrated control method for landslides which
utilizes network technology and the Geographical Information System
(GIS) which have made rapid progress in recent years. A central part
of this method is an automated observation system which monitors movement
of the landslide.� The various equipment of this system is installed
in the landslide area and mutually connected by a network.� Therefore,
the authorities can grasp the latest landslide movement at any time.� We
introduced the Geographical Information System (GIS) into the automated
observation system in order to centralize the enormous amount of data
collected by field and construction work for the landslide.� The GIS
also provides past information and enables the most suitable route
for evacuation to be identified using an extraction and superposition
function.� This automated observation system started full-fledged operation
in the Yui landslide-threatened area.�� |
| Tel |
�+81-29-873-3211 |
| Fax |
�+81-29-874-3720 |
| E-mail |
matsu03@ffpri.affrc.go.jp |
| Website |
http://www.ffpri.affrc.go.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30013 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-115 |
| Name
of Organization |
Forestry
and Forest Products Research Institute |
| Title |
Corroborative
study on the condition of soil erosion in the volcanic ash deposited
area, Miyake Island |
| Abstract |
A
great amount of volcanic-ach erupted from Miyake Island in 2000 destroyed
vegetation on hill-slope, and mud-flows occurred in almost all torrents.
A purpose of this study is to make soil erosion conditions of the deposited
ash layer just after the eruption clear, empirically. A map of forest
damage classes in 14.5 km2 study area were drawn by an interpretation
of aero photography. In each forest damage class, features with respect
to sheet erosion were studied by a channel erosion experiment. As the
experiments result for the most seriously damaged area in which only
ash was deposited, 20 to 30 cm/sec of the surface flow, lower infiltration
rate, and less eroded sediment than secondary damaged forest area in
which ash containing with leaves and twigs was deposited were shown.
A hazard area of the sheet erosion was simulated and mapped by the
experiment data and Universal soil loss equation. |
| Tel |
�+81-29-873-3211 |
| Fax |
�+81-29-874-3720 |
| E-mail |
kazuab@ffpri.affrc.go.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS027 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-116 |
| Name
of Organization |
Federal
Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) |
| Title |
Remote-sensing-based
mapping of geo-hazards in Thailand |
| Abstract |
The
Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) of Thailand and the German Federal
Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) have been cooperating
in the field of geological mapping since the mid seventies. Latest
project activities focus at environmental problems and geo-hazards.
The current Thai-German technical cooperation project "Environmental
Geology for Regional Planning" covers various geological issues
such as severe environmental problems caused by progressing soil salinity
in northern Thailand, hazards caused by flooding, and hazards due land
subsidence in the greater Bangkok area.� Beside mapping and monitoring,
major tasks of the projects are setting-up of state-of-art facilities
for handling and processing of remote sensing data, and the training
of staff of the counterpart organization.
The poster will refer to the BGR's technical cooperation with Thailand,
and demonstrate few selected results of our work on
- Detecting of land subsidence in the metropolitan area of Bangkok by Differential
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (D-InSAR) based on ERS-1/2 satellite
data,
- Mapping flood-prone areas in the Greater Nahkon Ratchasima city area
using Landsat 7 satellite imagery and elevation data provided by the Shuttle
Radar Topography Mission (SRTM),
- Mapping areas in NE-Thailand where progressing salinization severely
threatens soil and ground water using Landsat and ASTER satellite data.
Maps and output data are handed over to experts in order to improve the
management of the hazards, to support land planning in hazardous areas,
and to contribute to mitigating environmental and economical consequences
of the hazards.� |
| Tel |
49-511-643-3007 |
| Fax |
49-511-643-2403 |
| E-mail |
friedrich.kuehn@bgr.de |
| Website |
|
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| Reg.
No. |
PS028 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-117 |
| Name
of Organization |
Federal
Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) |
| Title |
Investigating
the physics of debris flows |
| Abstract |
The
physics of debris flows is incompletely understood. The mixture of
rocks, mud and water exhibits gliding properties, which result in debris
transport over very long distances and in erosional uptake of additional
material along the way.�
Debris flows - wherever they occur- are a major potential threat for the
population and infrastructure. One feasible way for protection is to keep
endangered areas free of buildings and infrastructure construction. A second
approach includes the construction of barriers to stop or deflect debris
flows. The knowledge of the forces and properties involved in debris flows
is a prerequisite to properly construct such barriers.�
The "Emergency Agency" of the Republic of Kazakhstan has reopened
in 2003 a test field in mountainous terrain near Almaty for the artificial
initiation of debris flows with a volume of about 100 m3 per second. This
unique field allows scientists to devise special tests to study the physics
of debris flows.
BGR participates in these tests and develops especially designed instruments.
An artificial boulder, filled with special sensors, is under development
and will be incorporated into these debris flows to measure the forces
involved.
The poster refers to the framework of BGR's technical cooperation with
Kazakhstan and outlines its technical approach to investigate the physics
of debris flows. |
| Tel |
49-511-643-2691 |
| Fax |
49-511-643-2403 |
| E-mail |
D.Kuhn@bgr.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS029 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-118 |
| Name
of Organization |
Federal
Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) |
| Title |
Hazard
potential of the active Gunung Iya volcano/Indonesia� |
| Abstract |
The
Directorate General of Geology and Mineral Resources/Indonesia and
the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources
(BGR) jointly investigate the active Gunung Iya volcano (A-type) on
a peninsula of Flores Island, NTT, located only a few kilometers south
of the city of Ende. Although the 50,000 inhabitants of Ende are well
protected from pyroclastic flows by natural barriers, ejectives and
heavy ash fall might still endanger large parts of the city as happened
during the last major eruption in 1969. Investigations show that a
well developed crack runs all around the active crater, which indicates
the unstable portions of the volcano. Volcano experts consider a giant
landslide following an eruption as a very likely scenario. A computer
simulation suggests as well that in case of an eruption, this part
of the mountain might slide into the sea, causing a giant Tsunami endangering
the low lying parts of the Flores south coast as well as nearby Pulau
Ende.
The poster will discuss the probability for an eruption on the basis of
the frequencies of past eruptions and the geo-risk situation for the local
population.
With this hazard potential at hand it is vital to think about risk reduction.
Steps have been taken to inform local decision makers and the population
about the situation they are living in. Also a clear strategy for the case
of emergency is under development. Many examples from all over the world
show that only this proactive disaster management together with a well
organized early warning system can lead to a successful reduction of the
vulnerability of communities.
� |
| Tel |
49-511-643-2371 |
| Fax |
49-511-643-2403 |
| E-mail |
U.Ranke@bgr.de |
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|
| Reg.
No. |
PS030 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-119 |
| Name
of Organization |
Center
for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM) |
| Title |
CEDIM:
A Transdisciplinary Approach to Strengthening Prevention in Disaster
Management |
| Abstract |
CEDIM
is the "Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology" founded
by the Universitat Karlsruhe (TH) and the GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam
(Germany) in December 2002. It is a contribution to bridging the gap
between science and application in disaster management and brings into
focus user oriented and scientifically founded strategies for strengthening
disaster prevention. The scientific disciplines involved range from
meteorology, water management, civil engineering and geophysics to
economics, insurance and risk management as well as social sciences
and geoinformatics. The user orientation is supported by an external
advisory board with representatives from disaster management, politics
and industry.
CEDIM has started with developing the methodology for quantitative risk
assessments which take into account natural and man-made hazards as well
as the vulnerabilities of infrastructure, economy and society in general.
In a first step, this is applied to Germany on community base considering
flood-, earthquake-, storm, space weather- and man-made risks. In a second
step the quantitative risk assessment methodology is further developed
for application to fast growing urban areas and mega-cities. Quantitative
risk assessment and -monitoring is considered to be the necessary precondition
for any economically justifiable measure of protection. |
| Tel |
++49-(0)331-288-1200 |
| Fax |
++49-(0)331-288-1204 |
| E-mail |
zschau@gfz-potsdam.de |
| Website |
http://www.cedim.de |
| |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS040 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-120 |
| Name
of Organization |
WORLD
METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION (WMO) |
| Title |
WMO
Activities on Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Disasters related
to Weather, Climate and Water |
| Abstract |
Statistics
show that more than 65 per cent of the economic losses due to natural
disasters and nearly 90 per cent of people killed were due to disasters
related to weather, climate and water. Recent scientific studies also
indicate that the number of extreme events and their intensity might
also increase due to global climate change.
�
WMO through its major programmes and the National Meteorological and Hydrological
Services (NMHSs) put specific emphasis on natural disaster prevention and
mitigation. A new major WMO cross-cutting programme on Natural Disaster
Prevention and Mitigation has recently been established to respond more
effectively to the natural disaster reduction challenge and ensure further
integration and synergetic approach across programmes and interested organizations.
Reliable information on weather and climate allows for improved decision-making,
which has the potential to mitigate the impacts of disasters. Early warning
protects life and property, provided that it can reach the target communities
in timely and suitable manner, combined with awareness programmes and risk
evaluation, disaster prevention and other preparedness measures. |
| Tel |
022-7308958 |
| Fax |
022-7308023 |
| E-mail |
pla@wmo.int |
| Website |
http://www.wmo.int |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30026 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-121 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kwansei
Gakuin University |
| Title |
Institute
for Research on Disaster Reconstruction System |
| Abstract |
|
| Tel |
�+81-798-54-6104 |
| Fax |
�+81-798-54-6905 |
| E-mail |
research@kgo.kwansei.ac.jp |
| Website |
http://www.kwansei.ac.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS042 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-122 |
| Name
of Organization |
National
Institute of Civil Defence - INDECI |
| Title |
DISASTER
REDUCTION. Living in Harmony with Nature |
| Abstract |
In
1995 two priority problems needing immediate attention in the second
half of IDNDR 1990-99 were identified: -No adequate literature was
available for the effective systematic dissemination of knowledge on
disaster reduction, except for certain specialities of engineering
and architecture. -Large and medium cities were expanding to very-high
and high hazard sectors, with increasing risk for their residents.�� Using
local and international resources these problems were tackled. The
results are:� -A 520-page book, a comprehensive presentation on disaster
reduction in a single volume.� -Design and implementation of the Sustainable
City (SC) Program. A SC is defined as: safe, orderly, healthy, culturally
and physically attractive, efficient in its functioning and development,
with no negative impact on the environment or on its cultural/historic
heritage, and as a result governable and competitive.�� The book and
the SCP are products of international cooperation, mainly UN agencies.
The book’s contents were developed by an international panel.
These distinguished professors, mostly from the USA and Japan, contributed
their comments and reviews.� From 1999 to November 2004, SCP first
stage, focusing on safety, was implemented for 41 cities and towns,
benefiting 3,6 million people. The municipal ordinances stipulating
that cities should densify and expand in sectors qualified by earth
sciences as low and medium hazard areas were unanimously approved by
whole communities and council members.�� 2WCDR is an excellent opportunity
to present these two accomplishments, products of international cooperation. |
| Tel |
511
476-4834 |
| Fax |
511
440-7197 |
| E-mail |
jkuroiwah@infonegocio.net.pe |
| Website |
www.disasterreductionjk.com |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS043 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-123 |
| Name
of Organization |
African
Youth Movement (AYM) |
| Title |
GRASSROOT
STRATEGIES ON EROSION CONTROL AND A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT IN EBO,
INI L.G.A, AKS, NIGERIA |
| Abstract |
Recent
studies conducted in Ebo have generated a lot of interest on the fast
degrading nature of the environment. Discussions on floods, Soil and
Gully Erosion, Environmental education and awareness, Deforestation,
Oil and Industrial pollution, Acid rain and Fossil water contamination
from petroleum sources, Women and Youth participation in environmental
monitoring and disaster prevention, environmental laws, rules and regulations,
bureaucratic bottlenecks, waste disposal and management, road constructions
and gully erosion, roles of NGOs, and funding agencies, sustainable
development, public health, poverty alleviation remain vital aspects
to consider. The approach involves: the participation of all stakeholders
in project planning, execution and monitoring especially at the grassroots
level; the integration of environmental considerations and practices
into all facets of poverty alleviation, skills acquisition and development
programmes;the polluter pay principle, user charges and environmental
stress fees imposed on violators of any components of the ecosystem;
the recycling and reuse of domestic and industrial wastes within the
context of waste to wealth principle ; the proper documentation of
all oil spills episodes wherever they occur, immediate cleanup operations,
payments of adequate compensations, and eventual post impact assessments
and monitoring for a period of not less than ten years; adequate institutional
framework and human capacity building presently lacking at various
levels of governments, particularly at the local governments should
be put in place, in order to positively change the negative attitude
of Nigerians towards the environment and litigations on environmental
matters should commence at the local courts to ensure justice and fairness
to the right parties. |
| Tel |
234-8023292432 |
| Fax |
234-85-203840 |
| E-mail |
africanyouthforum@yahoo.com |
| Website |
www.virtualglobe.org/en/index.html |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30031 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-124 |
| Name
of Organization |
Tottori
Prefecture |
| Title |
Tottori
Prefecture's Activity Record of the Western Tottori Earthquake |
| Abstract |
|
| Tel |
�+81-857-26-7873 |
| Fax |
�+81-857-26-8137 |
| E-mail |
bousai@pref.tottori.jp |
| Website |
http://www.pref.tottori.jp/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS046 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-125 |
| Name
of Organization |
United
Nations University |
| Title |
Modeling
tools for flood risk assessment |
| Abstract |
'The
posters would demonstrate the simulation models for risk assesment
and risk reduction. The tools address water related hazards, notably
urban flood risks. They utilize distributed physical information compiled
and analyzed within Geographical Information Systems and utilized in
the mathematical models simulating the hydro-meteorological events.
The poster session would demonstrate the application of distributed
hydrological models used in predicting the inundation areas and the
use of these scenarios in the assessment of economic losses. The methodology
allows for pre-event estimation of losses and selection of appropriate
mitigation measures considering optimal investments options.�����������
�
The poster session will also include a computer demonstration of the technologies
applied to urban flood mitigation scenarios. These flood scenarios include
the modeling of floods in Tokyo, Japan and Thailand. These two applications
demonstrate urban flooding due to embankment overtopping when the flood
volume exceeds the design standards. Another demonstration would be on
the underground space flooding due to extreme floods.������
Own computer will be brought for demonstration. A desk to set up the demonstrations
is requested. |
| Tel |
81-3-3499-2811 |
| Fax |
81-3-34+81-6-7347 |
| E-mail |
herath@rq.unu.edu |
| Website |
http://www.unu.edu |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS047 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-126 |
| Name
of Organization |
United
Nations University |
| Title |
Demonstration
of on-line disaster atlas |
| Abstract |
Disaster
risk vary spatially depending on the heterogeneous impacts of hazard
as well as the non-uniform distribution of vulnerabilities. Spatial
impacts of hazards can be estimated if the underlying physical characteristics
are known. Geophysical characteristics such as elevation, landuse,
soil properties determines the magnitude of a hazard either due to
hydro-meteorological origin or by seismic activity. Similarly the infrastructure
characteristics determines the physical vulnerability which can be
further exacerbated by the socio economic conditions. All these characteristics
can be represented well in Geographic Information Systems and analyzed
to produce risk and vulnerability maps.�� This demonstration will show
case a internet based disaster atlas produced for Africa. Own computer
will be brought for demonstration.�� A desk to set up the demonstrations
is requested. |
| Tel |
81-3-3499-2811 |
| Fax |
81-3-34+81-6-7347 |
| E-mail |
herath@hq.unu.edu |
| Website |
http://www.unu.edu |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS048 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-127 |
| Name
of Organization |
Ministry
of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination
of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM of Russia) |
| Title |
System
of monitoring and forecasting of emergencies in Russia - a real instrument
to predict natural and technological disasters |
| Abstract |
'1.
Legal and standard basis for construction of the system of monitoring
and forecasting of� emergencies in Russia(SMFE).�� 2. Aims and tasks
of SMFE in Russia�� 3. Strusture of the system on all levels. Federal,
regional and subject levels.�� 4. Examples and results of activity
of SMFE in Russia.�� 5. Cooperation of SMFE of Russia with systems
in other countries.�� 6. Proposals for wide spread international cooperation
in the field of monitoring and forecasting of emergencies. |
| Tel |
7-095-449-37-88 |
| Fax |
7-095-443-84-85 |
| E-mail |
veselov@mchs.gov.ru |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30027 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-128 |
| Name
of Organization |
Weathercock
co.,ltd. |
| Title |
Weathercock's
high-precision topographical model makes it possible to simulate disaster
situations and protect the environment from destruction. |
| Abstract |
Weathercock's
high-precision topographical model created using the newest DEM data
.
The topographical model makes it possible to simulate disaster situations
and protect the environment from destruction.
We are continuing our efforts to develop excellent topographical models
utilizing the advanced technology.
This advanced automatic cutting device enables the high-speed creation
of a topographical model with accurate resolution using a DEM(Digital Elevation
Model)data and rendering it on the computer.
And our technology adds printing features to the automatic topographic
cutting device.
We are proud of the highest level of accuracy as well as 3-demensional
effects in our topographical modeles,which are conventional handmade models.
For example,the measures for disaster prevention can be printed onto 3-d
topographical models.
Our topographical models came to be used as tools for many research activities
because of these technological innovations.
The extremely accurate topographical models make it possible even just
to forecast the future. |
| Tel |
�+81-11-852-1623 |
| Fax |
�+81-11-855-8366 |
| E-mail |
k-yamamoto@weathercock.co.jp |
| Website |
http://www.weathercock.co.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS051 |
| Poster
No. |
A19-129 |
| Name
of Organization |
Italian
Department of Civil Protection |
| Title |
Italian
Department of Civl Protection |
| Abstract |
The
Civil Protection Department of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers
is the operative arm of the President of the Council, when it comes
to coping with the protection of the country's people and goods, undergoing
particular threats and dangers deriving from conditions of natural,
environmental or anthropic risk. The Department, which is today organized
in 8 general offices and 43 units, constitutes the junction of the
Civil Protection National Service. Its main takes include: coordinating,
defining intervention and action procedures common the whole system;
intervening directly in case of national disaster; giving guidelines
for legislation relative to risk prevention; informing public opinion
and promoting civil protection culture; producing and managing exceptional
regulations needed to enforce emergency interventions in order to reduce
to the utmost the damage to people and things. The Department’s
staff is highly specialized in emergency management, both from the
administrative and technical-operative viewpoint. The Department also
operate at the international level, in agreement with similar institution
of other countries in a context of European collaboration. This international
co-operation enables Italy to verify and evaluate methods, procedures,
operative techniques and organizational model in light of the experience
accomplished in other countries, but also to export out of Italy the
Know-how of our civil protection system, with particular reference
to the experience of Italian voluntary organizations, a unique example
in the European panorama for its extension and organization. |
| Tel |
39
06 6820 2713 |
| Fax |
39
06 6820 2877 |
| E-mail |
Pierluigi.Sobbu@protezionecivile.it |
| Website |
http://www.worldbank.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30015 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-101 |
| Name
of Organization |
AFlat
Glass manufacturers Association of Japan |
| Title |
Sustainable
glass system to protect people in natural disasters |
| Abstract |
Report
our studies of those accidents caused by broken glass
Sustainable glass system to protect people from natural disaster. |
| Tel |
�+81-3-3212-8631 |
| Fax |
�+81-3-3216-3726 |
| E-mail |
nishimura@itakyo.or.jp |
| Website |
http://www.itakyo.or.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS012 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-102 |
| Name
of Organization |
Joint
Research Centre - Ispra |
| Title |
The
LOCCATEC system: A reliable and cost-effective Search and Rescue tool
in the event of a building collapse |
| Abstract |
LOCCATEC
(Low Cost CAtastrophic Event Capturing) is a prototype system (patent
pending) that would provide quickly and cost-effectively reliable information
to these involved in emergency management in case of a building collapse.
The system provides information primarily on the presence (or not)
of people in each closed space of the building during its collapse.
Information is also given on the situation in each space of the building
a few minutes before the collapse, as well as on the building itself
(i.e. number of storeys, plan of each storey).���
��
LOCCATEC comprises capturing devices (small, low cost, autonomous devices
pre-installed in each closed space) and central units (portable units to
be carried by the search and rescue teams). Each capturing device adequately
integrated and packaged as to survive an eventual collapse, continuously
monitors the structural elements, without storing or transmitting any information.
Only when triggered by a collapse (when the monitored structural elements
change significantly) the devices store images on what is happening in
each space of the building during the collapse and a few minutes before.
Then, the devices remain inactive in the rubbles.��
Upon arriving, the Search and Rescue team equipped with LOCCATEC central
units triggers the wireless downloading
of the information stored in each capturing device. Visualisation of data
enables a quick estimation of the number of
people trapped in the rubble and an overall efficient management of the
information. An audio link on request permits
hearing these potentially trapped in the ruins. More information on LOCCATEC:
www.loccatec.org |
| Tel |
++39.0332.786708 |
| Fax |
++39.0332.789392 |
| E-mail |
miranda.dandoulaki@jrc.it |
| Website |
http://rav.jrc.it |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30001 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-103 |
| Name
of Organization |
CLUSTER-ONE
CORP. |
| Title |
Securuty
of the drinking water at the time of the earthquake disaster |
| Abstract |
|
| Tel |
�+81-537-21-0707 |
| Fax |
�+81-537-24-0803 |
| E-mail |
pure0808@khaki.plala.or.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30010 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-104 |
| Name
of Organization |
Japan
Structural Consultant Association Kansai Branch |
| Title |
Seismic
Design Method for Japanese Traditional Wooden Frames
- Analysis and Design - |
| Abstract |
A
concise method for analysis to evaluate the seismic performance of
wooden frame is shown. Using an earthquake response spectrum, a dynamic
evaluation based on the equivalent linear analysis is carried out in
wide range of deformation including collapse. The conventional design
method as Japanese Building Standard Law covers only elastic range
of wooden frame. That method is lacking in an idea of deformation performance,
so, it also cannot involve vibration control devices. With the new
design method, we can trace the capacity-deformation relationship of
wooden frame, and can easily estimate the damping capacity of frame
reinforced by passive dampers. The capacity-deformation relationships
of wooden frames are based on the shaking table tests of unit frames
containing various seismic elements, which are tenon-mortise connection,
diagonal bracing, mud-wall, visco-elastic damper, and so on. This design
method has been progressed by JSCA-KANSAI working group and been employed
for more than 500 wooden buildings in Japan. |
| Tel |
�+81-6-6446-6223 |
| Fax |
�+81-6-6446-6224 |
| E-mail |
jscaweb@kansai.email.ne.jp |
| Website |
http://www.mmjp.or.jp/jsca-kansai |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS020 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-105 |
| Name
of Organization |
Federal
State Enterprise "All-Russian Research Institute on Problems of
Civil Defense and Emergency Situations" (Federal Center of Science
and High Technologies) (FGU VNII GOChs (FC)) of EMERCOM of Russia |
| Title |
APPLICATION
OF GEOINFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR EARTHQUAKE CONSEQUENCES FORECASTING |
| Abstract |
In
modern conditions one of the most actual global problems of mankind
is the problem of natural and technological disasters. Earthquakes
relate to the most dangerous disasters caused significant human victims
and annual damage up to 100 billion US dollars.
The statistics testifies that the number of rescued considerably depends
on timeliness of the beginning of rescue operations in areas of destructive
earthquakes. Alongside with it, violation of transport communications,
systems of communication and management in the area of disaster, as a rule,
does not allow operatively to estimate real conditions and to take adequate
decisions on realization of salvage operations, to define optimum amount
of forces and means necessary for people rescue. In this case the operative
and authentic forecast of conditions is a pledge of successful performance
of rescue operations, reduction of amount of� victims and mitigations of
social and economic earthquake consequences.
Since 1995 the FGU VNII GOChS (FC) takes an active part in creation of
the automated system of operative destructive earthquake consequences forecasting
on the basis of GIS-technologies.
Result of this work is creation global GIS "Extremum" which allows
to carry out round-the-clock watch on earthquake consequences forecasting
all over the world.
The GIS "Extremum" generalized� technological structure includes
the following mainframes: the block of the database consisting of structured
files of the digital cartographical and object-directed (semantic) information;
the block of mathematical models; the user interface - means of efficient
control of all GIS; the block of documenting and preparation of thematic
and cartographical production for duplicating.
The initial data for the forecast is the information on such parameters
of earthquakes as geographical coordinates of an epicenter, depth of epicenter,
time of earthquake and also earthquakes magnitude, incoming from services
of urgent reports of Geophysical service of the Russian Academy of Science,
the European Mediterranean seismological centre (EMSC, France) and National
seismological information centre of USA (NEIC) by e-mail.
GIS "Extremum" developed on base of ESRI ArcInfo. ArcInfo has
a wide range of possibilities in area of creating and modifying digital
geographic data such as single and multi-user data access (including access
via Internet), multi-projection support, 3D models creating, developing
GIS-applications.
Application of GIS "Extremum" allows operatively react to seismic
event - within 1-2 hours after earthquake, to give the interested services
and the organizations the information on amount of victims, on necessary
forces and means at the organization of rescue operations that allows to
reduce amount of losses by 50%.
Results of GIS "Extremum" long-term operation testing is evidence
of high efficiency and accuracy of forecast data (more than 80%). |
| Tel |
7-095-443-83-44 |
| Fax |
7-095-443-83-15 |
| E-mail |
emercom@mchs.gov.ru |
| Website |
http://www.ampe.ru |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS021 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-106 |
| Name
of Organization |
Federal
State Enterprise "All-Russian Research Institute on Problems of
Civil Defense and Emergency Situations" (Federal Center of Science
and High Technologies) (FGU VNII GOChs (FC)) of EMERCOM of Russia |
| Title |
SPACE
MONITORING OF EXTREME SITUATIONS |
| Abstract |
Methods
of remote sounding allow to carry out operatively the analysis of the
changes occuring to objects in time and space so to reveal the catastrophic
changes occuring to these objects in result of extreme situations,
and also to solve huge amount of tasks connected with monitoring and
the control of territories in different areas of a national economy.
Many extreme situations now cannot be registered with the existing
film-making equipment that is connected to insufficient efficiency
and its spatial resolution. For example, in a space picture we can
see transport failures only in the event that they entail areal pollution
or are accompanied by a strong fire or failures on the industrial targets,
having local distribution. Therefore, here we shall consider only those
extreme situations which now are possible to be registering in operative
or close to operative modes.
To the tasks solved by means of remote sounding it is possible to relate:
" Detection of wood, steppe, peat fires, failures on oil derricks and the
industrial targets accompanying with fires;
" Revealing of consequences of fires, including forest fires and damage
from fires;
" Monitoring of freshet conditions on the rivers, the control of high waters,
flooding, the control of ice conditions when a high water over the rivers;
" Detection of emissions of polluting substances in reservoirs and the seas;
" Detection of emissions of polluting substances in the atmosphere of cities
and industrial zones, smoke content of cities and settlements as a result of
wood, steppe and peat fires;
" Revealing of the agricultural zones subject to a drought;
" The control of cutting down of large forests;
" The control of distribution of polluting substances over industrial zones,
on petrocrafts;
" Detection of melting of mountain glaciers;
" Revealing and the control of landslips;
" Detection of the activity of volcanos and the control of conditions over
a zone of their action;
" The control of the territories which are taking place in zones of sea
ebb and flow;
" The control of the territories, undergone to earthquakes;
" The control of desertification of territories (intensive soil degradation)
because of soil salinity, wind and plane erosion of a soil cover, change of a
climate;
" The control of intensive bogging of territories.
The listed tasks can be solved at use of various kinds of the film-making
equipment in different spectral ranges. Some tasks demand use of the operative
space information receiving on a regular basis on the ground with periodicity
of 1-3 hours. Requirements under the spatial resolution is not less than
1000 m. Other tasks can be less operative, but demanding higher spatial
resolution of images. Optimum conditions for the decision of tasks in view
would be the high spatial and high time resolution of images. These conditions
can be realized at successful realization of the program of� "small
satellites". |
| Tel |
7-095-443-83-44 |
| Fax |
7-095-443-83-15 |
| E-mail |
emercom@mchs.gov.ru |
| Website |
www.ampe.ru |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS022 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-107 |
| Name
of Organization |
Federal
State Enterprise "All-Russian Research Institute on Problems of
Civil Defense and Emergency Situations" (Federal Center of Science
and High Technologies) (FGU VNII GOChs (FC)) of Emercom of Russia |
| Title |
MOBILE
LABORATORY "STRUNA" |
| Abstract |
The mobile laboratory is designed for complex diagnostic of buildings,
masked defects revealing, detecting of damage level and building seismic
stability, residual source estimation.
Complex diagnostic is conducted for:
1. building condition examination after:
а) floods, caused by spring and rain high water
b) the influence of the blast wave after explosions of different nature
including acts of terrorism
c) the impact of the earthquakes damaging factors
�
2.estimation of the building applicability for safe people housing
�
3.the insurance cases examination
�With the help of the mobile laboratory "Struna" may be achieved:
1.the minute estimation of� building geometric characteristics and dirt
square� and examination� of accordance of revealed geometric defects to
normal characteristics.
2.implementing of building geographic survey and developing of situational
schema.
3.the minute estimation and survey of physical and mechanical, constructional
buildings characteristics (reinforcement,� protecting concrete layer, section
of the basic constructional elements)
4. photography and strict survey of the defects of constructional buildings
elements on the plan
5. implementing of geological and geophysical researches of dirt building
square. Detecting of three-D dirt body constitution, physical and mechanical
and dynamical characteristics.
6. Radar researches of the basic constructional elements and dirt body,
detecting of masked defects, hollows, armature and� different communications,
structure and formation.
7. Dynamical tests of earth-building system and revealing of location and
masked defects characteristics by the methods of nondestructive control.
Detecting of damage level and building stability according to the results
of the dynamical characteristics analysis
8. Implementing of estimations with the use of modern programs and received
complex characteristics.
According to the results of researches the certificate of building safety
is documented provided with� specialists conclusions and recommendations
on the future exploitation.
�
The methodic of building examination with the help of the mobile laboratory "Struna" has
certificate of the government commission on�� emergency prevention and� response�Method
was tested while implementing works on buildings examination:
In the Russian Federation-after the mudflow in Tirnauz (Kabardino-Balcaria),
the act of terrorism in Volgodonsk, after the fire in the Ostankino Tower
in Moscow and others eight subjects of the RF
-in Kazakhstan-after the roof destruction in the Baikonur space center��
-in Germany-after catastrophic flood
-in Greece and Turkey -after destructive earthquakes
more than 1000 buildings and constructions were examined.
The present methodic of examinations with the help of the mobile laboratory "Struna" allows
to conduct buildings and constructions condition monitoring, the inference
about the damage level, and the dynamics of the future changes of the technical
building condition� is deduced from the data received by testing to any
extra-impact and comparison them with the data, received after impact. |
| Tel |
7-095-443-83-44 |
| Fax |
7-095-443-83-15 |
| E-mail |
emercom@mchs.gov.ru |
| Website |
http://www.ampe.ru |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30006 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-108 |
| Name
of Organization |
National
Mobile Radio Centers Council |
| Title |
MCA(multi
channel access system),an inportant role in disasters |
| Abstract |
MCA(multi
channel access system)is a superior mobile system used in various disasters,
because of wide-area, strong constructed relay-station and priority-connection
system. MCA has been used for rescue operation� in disasters, such
as hanshin/awaji-earthquake, usuzan-eruption and sanrikuminami-earthquake,and
played an important role. In this exhibition, the role and function
of MCA are introduced. |
| Tel |
�+81-3-5323-5266 |
| Fax |
+81-3-5323-5540 |
| E-mail |
info@nmrcc.gr.jp |
| Website |
www.nmrcc.gr.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30004 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-109 |
| Name
of Organization |
Tokyo
Fire Department |
| Title |
Systems
for Disaster Preparedness |
| Abstract |
The
Earthquake Disaster Fire Fighting Support Systems was established in
1998 to facilitate quick, effective operations after earthquakes. It
comprehensively handles the data observed with seismographs immediately
after earthquake occurrences and those regarding fire / emergency services
like fire fighting, rescue and medical first aid.� In this system,
various information in connection with earthquake disaster fire fighting
activities is managed on an electronic map. By the overall TFD network
function, the inputted information can be checked also on the screens,
at fire stations, district headquarters, and the TFD headquarters.� The
common sharing of extensive disaster information enables appropriate
judgment for emergency operations. |
| Tel |
+81-3-3212-2111 |
| Fax |
+81-3-3213-1478 |
| E-mail |
S6000009@section.metro.tokyo.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS044 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-110 |
| Name
of Organization |
Earthquake
Planning and Protection Organization (E.P.P.O.) |
| Title |
"Seismopolis" -
Pilot Integrated System for Public Familiarization with Earthquakes
and information on Earthquake Protection |
| Abstract |
This
project aims on developing a complete pilot program that will exploit
tools such as an earthquake simulator, a virtual reality system, multimedia
as well as standard methods of communication and information provision,
familiarizing the users with earthquakes and informing them on antiseismic
issues, in order to achieve an appropriate antiseismic attitude.�"Seismopolis" will
mainly concentrate in:� 1. The special needs of different groups(students,
educators, general population, elderly people, foreigner adults coming
from different cultural and language environments, disabled people)�� 2.
The various stages of earthquake occurrence(before - during - after
the earthquake)� 3. The adequate knowledge on earthquakes, according
to the needs.���� Based on the existing educational material, the following
needs have been determined:� - Conventional information (leaflets and
posters, informative speeches, seminars and projections of educational
CD's)� - Interactive approach (interactive multimedia presentations,
websites, educational games)�� - New technologies of virtural reality
and simulation (e.g. a public education shake table 3m�6m planar triaxial)�� -
Investigation of reactions to a simulated
earthquake����� For the evaluation of the above systems, a pilot application
of the complete complex will take place in a building situated at the Rentis
Municipality, Athens. This evaluation phase is very important since it
will lead to the pedagogical and psychological appropriateness of the system
and will be carried through pilot methods applied in selected user groups
as well as through the scientific
evaluation of the informative content that users have received. |
| Tel |
+30
210 67 28000 |
| Fax |
+30
210 67 79561 |
| E-mail |
akourou@oasp.gr |
| Website |
http://www.oasp.gr |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS045 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-111 |
| Name
of Organization |
Earthquake
Planning and Protection Organization (E.P.P.O) |
| Title |
Vulnerability
assesment of existing buildings and development of new materials and
strengthening techniques |
| Abstract |
The
greatest threat to human life and property loss resulting from earthquakes
in modern Greece is associated with seismic vulnerability of existing
construction that was either not designed for seismic resistance or
was built prior to the introduction of modern earthquake-design practices.�� The
inventory of existing structures deemed vulnerable in terms of seismic
resistance represents a huge investment on behalf of society; replacement
in the near future with new building infrastructure conforming to modern
earthquake engineering design standards would be prohibitively expensive.
The only acceptable solution is the systematic evaluation of older
structures coupled with implementation of pertinent retrofit strategies
deemed necessary to rectify the identified inadequacies. Note that
in Greece today there does not exist a single established methodology
for seismic assessment or upgrading of older construction.Evidently,
there is a pressing need for prescribing and certifying an easy-to-implement
framework for seismic assessment of reinforced concrete and unreinforced
masonry that would lead to unique and reliable conclusions. This is
accompanied by pertinent tecnologies for design and implementation
of repair/strengthening schemes optimized in terms of replacement /upgrading
cost radio, speed of application and
viability /durability of the solution.���� The purpose of this project
is the relationship between expected damage as quantified by selected performance
indices and the seismic load intensity will be explored for various categories
of old - types structures, monetary loss assessment models and the development
of new technologies for seismic repair and strengthening based on advanced
fibre - reinforced composite material as well as the application of this
technique in a real building. |
| Tel |
+30
210 67 28000 |
| Fax |
+30
210 67 79561 |
| E-mail |
thomathekla@oasp.gr |
| Website |
www.oasp.gr |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30020 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-112 |
| Name
of Organization |
MITSUBISHI
PLASTICS,INC. |
| Title |
Fire
resistant Anti-Disaster Glass <Multi Block TM> |
| Abstract |
Mitsubishi
Plastics Inc. (MPI) as a leading company of plastic industries has
launched a fire resistant anti-disaster glass called <Multi BlockTM>.� It
is newly developed glass laminated with special interlayer of MPI.� Conventional
anti-disaster glass installed in residential, commercial and public
buildings protects people from injuries by broken glass doesn’t
shatter nor fall out from window systems, so that people and household
goods are protected from outside wind and rain even after disaster.
However, when fires occur, today’s anti-disaster glass could
easily lose it’s performance described above as it is not fire
resistant glass.� On the other hand, <Multi BlockTM> offers all
features required for architectural glass such as Fire Resistance,
Anti-Disaster, Safety, Security and Acoustic. Moreover, it prolongs
evacuation time by thermal insulation that provided with special interlayer.� <Multi
BlockTM> is the best solution in disaster control.� |
| Tel |
+81-3-3834-8804 |
| Fax |
+81-3-3834-8845 |
| E-mail |
mpi0972@cc.mpi.co.jp |
| Website |
http://www.mpi.co.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30021 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-113 |
| Name
of Organization |
Japan
Structural Consultants Association |
| Title |
Japan
Structural Consultants Association |
| Abstract |
The
origins of JSCA were formed in 1981, when structural engineering specialists
within the building sector inaugurated the “Structural Designers
Conference”.
This activity was developed and the Japan Structural Consultants Association
was founded in 1989 as a public benefit organization that is a group of
structural engineers to contribute to the society.
Since then, JSCA has compiled “Structural Design Codes” and
established the “Qualifying System for Structural Engineers”,
and has vigorously pursued further technical improvement of its membership.
In addition, through its own efforts and with the cooperation of governmental
bodies and research institutes, JSCA continually endeavors to contribute
its skills to society. |
| Tel |
+81-3-3262-8498 |
| Fax |
+81-3-3262-8486 |
| E-mail |
info@jsca.or.jp |
| Website |
http://www.jsca.or.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30002 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-201 |
| Name
of Organization |
WHO
Centre for Health Development |
| Title |
Health
consequence of disaster |
| Abstract |
As
an integral part of the Secretariat of the World Health Organization
(WHO), the WHO Centre for Health Development (WKC) conducts research
into health consequences of social, economic, environmental and technological
change and their implications for health policies in order to enhance
WHO's capability to address priority health issues that require coordinated
multidisciplinary and intersectoral action.
WHO has been conducting researches on environmental health problems arising
from emergencies and disasters which are connected to their effects on
the physical, biological and social environment that pose a threat to human
health, well-being and survival:� shelter, water, sanitation, pollution
etc.� Taking this opportunity, WKC will exhibit the related materials in
order to increase awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness. |
| Tel |
+81-78-230-3100 |
| Fax |
+81-78-230-3178 |
| E-mail |
uedak@who.or.jp |
| Website |
http://www.who.or.jp/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30028 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-202 |
| Name
of Organization |
Hyogo
Medical Association |
| Title |
Disaster
Medical 3T |
| Abstract |
|
| Tel |
+81-78-575-3956 |
| Fax |
+81-78-578-0561 |
| E-mail |
rohken-seikoh@nifty.com |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30034 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-203 |
| Name
of Organization |
University
of Hyogo, Graduate School of Nursing
The 21st Century Center of Excellence Program |
| Title |
Health
Needs During Mid- and Long- Term After Disaster and Care Strategies |
| Abstract |
University
of Hyogo, College of Nursing Art & Science, obtained Centre of
Excellence (COE) program funded by Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology in Japan. The COE program aims to elevate
Japanese universities to a high level that is recognized worldwide.
It was launched in 2002.� Ten academic fields were identified, and
applications were accepted for five fields in both 2002 and 2003.� Nursing
science is categorized under medical science, therefore, application
were accepted in 2003 for nursing science.� The theme of our program
is “Development of Disaster Nusrsing in a Ubiquitous Society”.� The
purpose of our project is to develop self-care abilities of communities
and/or individuals to regenerate and recover from the consequences
of disasters. Through this poster session, we will provide the information
on preparedness for health and discuss strategies for regenerateing
and recovering optimal health among people.�
1. Strategies for developing abilities of regenerating and recovering health
amog people� 1) For vulnerable people� 2) For nurses as a health care provider
3) For general public
2. Preparedness utilizing Information-Communication Technology |
| Tel |
+81-78-925-9440 |
| Fax |
+81-78-925-9440 |
| E-mail |
|
| Website |
http://www.coe-cnas.jp/index.html |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS009 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-301 |
| Name
of Organization |
Japanese
Red Cross Society |
| Title |
From the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake to the Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake |
| Abstract |
The
Japanese Red Cross Society, through frequent reviews of the Great Hanshin-Awaji
Earthquake relief operation, has started new disaster management activities
and improved existing activities, developed a better system for disaster
relief.
In case of emergency,
in order to provide the victims with medical relief and to examine
the victims who had to live in shelters for a long period, Special
Disaster Response Units* are deployed in the affected area.
Containers with
Special Disaster Response Unit's medicines / medical equipments etc.
are transported to the affected area. The Unit functions as relief
bases and temporary clinics.
* Special Disaster
Response Unit is developed from the ERU for domestic use. It has
almost the same material and equipment as the ERU and is deployed
when disaster strikes Japan. Special Disaster Response Unit has a
gross weight of 3 tons and has 1 air tent, 188 medical equipments,
65 medicines (anesthetic, antibiotic, etc), beds, stretchers, water
tanks etc. The Unit can be ready for deployment within an hour. 200
people a day can be treated for 72 hours with its equipments.
|
| Tel |
+
81 3 3437 7087 |
| Fax |
+
81 3 3435 8509 |
| E-mail |
info@jrc.or.jp |
| Website |
http://www.jrc.or.jp
|
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS010 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-302 |
| Name
of Organization |
Asian
Disaster Reduction and Response Network ADRRN |
| Title |
Enhancing
Effective Disaster Risk Management Through Partnerships |
| Abstract |
In February 2002, the Asia Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) Kobe and the
United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN
OCHA) in Kobe brought together more than 30 NGOs from all over Asia
to discuss the need for a network of NGOs for Disaster Reduction & Response
in Asia.
As a result, the Asian Disaster Reduction & Response Network (ADRRN)
was formed. This body of NGOs and other stakeholders was consolidated in
December 2003 and in June 2004, the structure, content and direction of
the ADRRN was clearly formulated and implemented.
ADRRN aims to bring together Asian NGOs, individuals, organisations, agencies
and other stakeholders in disaster risk management. This network is a platform
to promote partnerships, capacity building and knowledge sharing between
players in disaster risk management.
The poster session will highlight the work of core member organizations
in various areas of disaster risk management in countries across Asia.
The work to be highlighted at this session are projects implemented by
each core member which encompasses disaster preparedness, mitigation and
response.� Work from Japanese NGOs particularly in the lessons learnt from
the Kobe Earthquake will be shared. The website will also be displayed
on posters.
The poster session aims to attract other NGOs and agencies working in Asia
to collaborate in implementing total disaster risk management.� Participation
in this session will be an excellent platform to further advance the importance
of the network. |
| Tel |
+�� 81
78 262 5550/5551 |
| Fax |
+
81 78 262 5554 |
| E-mail |
izumi@un.org.my / president@mercy.org.my |
| Website |
http://www.adrrn.net |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS032 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-303 |
| Name
of Organization |
Global
Fire Monitoring Center (GFMC) |
| Title |
The
Global Wildland Fire Network |
| Abstract |
The
Global Wildland Fire Network Over the past decade, many
regions of the world have witnessed a growing trend of excessive fire
application in land-use systems and land-use change and an increasing
occurrence of wildfires of extreme severities. Some of the effects
of fires cross borders, for example smoke pollution and its impacts
on human health and safety, loss of biodiversity or site degradation
at landscape level leading to desertification or flooding. The depletion
of terrestrial carbon by fires burning under extreme conditions is
one of the driving agents of disturbance of the global carbon cycle.
This trend is stirring the international community to address the problem
collaboratively. The development of informal partnerships, joint projects
and formal agreements between government and non-governmental institutions
is essential to enable nations to develop sustainable fire management
capabilities. The Global Wildland Fire Network is a
programme of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR),
coordinated by the Global Fire Monitoring Center (GFMC) and sponsored
by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. Through the network it is
aimed to enhance international cooperation in wildland fire management,
notably in the prevention of the negative impacts of fires on global
vegetation cover, land-use systems, and human populations. Cooperation
includes sharing of resources based on bilateral or multilateral agreements.
The ISDR Wildland Fire Advisory Group, coordinated by the GFMC, is
serving as a liaison between the Global Wildland Fire Network and the
ISDR. Together with the FAO the GFMC is currently preparing the International
Wildland Fire Accord. |
| Tel |
49-761-808011 |
| Fax |
49-761-808012 |
| E-mail |
johann.goldammer@fire.uni-freiburg.de |
| Website |
http://www.fire.uni-freiburg.de/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS036 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-304 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammerarbeit (GTZ) |
| Title |
GTZ
approach towards a comprehensive disaster risk management |
| Abstract |
Problem
Damages caused by disasters are increasing worldwide. Especially poorer
countries are thrown back years in their development efforts through
more as well as heavier impacts.
Objective and Approach of the GTZ
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH is an
international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide
operations. In more than 130 partner countries GTZ supports 2.700 development
projects and programmes, chiefly under commissions from the German Federal
Government.
GTZ's aim is to improve the living conditions and perspectives of people
in developing and transition countries. Due to its commitment to sustainable
development GTZ is fostering disaster risk management in developing countries
in order to
" reduce the disaster risk that interrupts sustainable socio-economic and
ecological development.
" assure the long-term positive effects of development efforts.
Especially in Latin America - but increasingly also in Africa and Asia
- the GTZ follows a multi-level approach. However a special focus is given
to the reduction of local vulnerabilities by fostering and strengthening
structures and capacities. Within project planning and implementation participation
of the local population is given a high priority. The locally based activities
are integrated in GTZ supported national reforms and international processes.
Activities
GTZ experts offer advice in:
" Planning and implementation of risk analyses
" Identification of viable and cost-efficient mitigation and prevention
measures (infrastructure and "soft" activities)
" Integration of disaster prevention actions into planning and land use
concepts
" formulation of disaster risk reduction plans, development of awareness-raising
actions as well as planning and implementation of early warning systems,
" Integration of risk reducing actions into activities of rehabilitation
and reconstruction
" Support of institutional reforms and creation of efficient organisational
structures
" Formulation of normative and legislative regulations
In addition the GTZ strives for strategic alliances with national as well
as international organisations and capacity development activities are
offered for actors on different levels where needed. |
| Tel |
++49
(0)6196 79 4218 |
| Fax |
++49
(0)6196 79 6170 |
| E-mail |
mario.donga@gtz.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS037 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-305 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammerarbeit (GTZ) |
| Title |
Disaster
Risk Management in the Mekong Basin |
| Abstract |
1.
PROBLEM
Frequent flooding and flood damages in the lower Mekong Basin matter a
serious development problem for the abutter states Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
and Thailand.
In the Year of 2000 until 2002 over 1000 Persons have died through floods
and damages of 500.000.000 USD have emerged. More than 8 million people
are affected regularly by floods. As 40% of the affected population live
in poverty the impact of the floods jeopardized the fragile socio-economic
livelihood system, especially of this families.
2. Objective and Methodology
To face this type of emergency by a regional approach the Mekong River
Commission (MCR) has passed a Flood Management Programme in November 2002.
To optimise the Mekong States' Flood Management by disaster prevention
and land management the GTZ contributes the MRC Programme through capacity
development focusing disaster preparedness strategies as well as the consideration
of flood risks within land management planning.
3. Activities
The German intervention is particularly based on the regional level as
well as on the macro- and meso level in chosen side-areas of the upper
and lower Mekong Delta.
" Consultation of precise activities in disaster preparedness, flood management
and land management
" Provision with equipment and teaching aids
" Implementation of a regional workshop containing presentations and team
work
" Documentation of exemplary methods of resolution for the diffusion of
experiences to other member states, provinces and districts
" Education and Training of specialists as well as awareness building
" Promotion of land use planning on the base of participatory risks analysis
mapping |
| Tel |
++49
(0)6196 79 4218 |
| Fax |
++49
(0)6196 79 6170 |
| E-mail |
mario.donga@gtz.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS038 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-306 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammerarbeit (GTZ) |
| Title |
Disaster
Risk Management in Mozambique |
| Abstract |
1.
PROBLEM
In response to the dramatic floods in 2000, Mozambique has received a massive
amount of relief and rehabilitation aid from the international community,
channelled through various projects. However, 4 years later, an integrated
Disaster Risk Management approach supporting institutional capacity at
various levels with focus on local communities, has not yet been institutionalized
at national level.
2. Objective and Methodology
The German Technical Development Co-operation (GTZ) supports Mozambican
governmental and non-governmental institutions to shift from a traditional
reactive to a preventive thinking and planning approach. In particular,
the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) component of the its Rural Development
Program - PRODER for Central Mozambique, assists the district governments
to integrate disaster risk reduction measures into the decentralized multi-sector
district development plans, making participatory risk prevention an integrated
part of rural development planning and poverty reduction efforts.
3. Activities
" Support of technical and organisational capacity building to institutions
involved in disaster risk management in the Buzi river basin, such as the Mozambican
Red Cross, the Buzi District Administration and nine local DRM community committees.
" Participatory risk mapping with local communities, to identify high and
low risk areas within a settlement.
" Create awareness about the needs and procedures for data gathering and
institutional co-ordination.
" a disaster preparedness exercise took place in Begaja community, with
the simulation of a cyclone triggered flood. All key actors local, provincial
and national levels were involved (such as the Disaster Management Institute
- INGC), the National Meteorology Institute - INAM) and the Water Management
institution in Mozambique Central Region - ARA Centro).
" For training and dissemination purposes of the gained experiences and
approach of PRODER-GRC, two video films have been produced using this also as
training material several for other districts in Central Mozambique:��
" Local Disaster Risk Management as part of Rural Development in Central
Mozambique
" Cyclone - Communities knows what to do; Simulation in Buzi District as
part of Local Disaster Risk Management |
| Tel |
++49
(0)6196 79 4218 |
| Fax |
++49
(0)6196 79 6170 |
| E-mail |
mario.donga@gtz.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS039 |
| Poster
No. |
B20-307 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV) |
| Title |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction, a National Platform within ISDR |
| Abstract |
The
German Committee for Disaster Reduction views itself as a forum for
dialogue aimed at informing society about disaster reduction, bringing
together relevant players. It focuses in the areas of science, policy,
business, society and rescue services integrating the various relevant
ongoing activities.
Our goal is to make disaster reduction an integral part of approaches and
action in the political, scientific and social realms.
The Poster will provide information with regard to:
- The mission statement of DKKV
- The organizational structure�
- The interlinkage with relevant actors in Germany
- The international
- The strategy - Plan of Action
- Selected activities and publication |
| Tel |
79-228-2434826 |
| Fax |
49-228-2434836 |
| E-mail |
Birgit.zum.kley@inwent.org |
| Website |
http://www.dkkv.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS016 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-101 |
| Name
of Organization |
GeoHazards
International |
| Title |
Community
Based Disaster Preparedness Curricula & Dissemination Strategies |
| Abstract |
In
Turkey, new, high quality, content-rich community-based disaster mitigation
curricula were developed for dissemination to the public and instructor-training
curricula were developed for community-based volunteers, school teachers,
first responders, architects and engineers by Bo?azii University Kandilli
Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute Disaster Preparedness
Education Program with support from the U.S. Agency for International
Development Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance following the devastating
1999 Kocaeli earthquake
These programs provided inspiration for the development of similar curricula
for implementation by the Central Asia Earthquake Safety Initiative led
by GeoHazards International and local non-governmental organizations in
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.�
Highlights include
o Curriculum and training support materials in four key areas
Basic Disaster Awareness, Community Disaster Volunteers, Non-Structural
Mitigation, and Structural Awareness including new distance learning self-study
materials and hands-on training aids.
o Measurable impact of basic disaster awarenes programs on bothknowledge
and behavior are illustrated.
o Successful dissemination strategies included partnerships with volunteers
from local non-governmental and community-based organizations and� Provincial
Education Directorates. |
| Tel |
1(650)
614-9050 |
| Fax |
1
(650) 614-0951 |
| E-mail |
petal@geohaz.org |
| Website |
http://www.geohaz.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS017 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-102 |
| Name
of Organization |
Bogazici
University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute,
Disaster Preparedness Education Project |
| Title |
Public
Participation Geographic Information Sharing Systems for Community
Based Disaster Mitigation |
| Abstract |
This
poster summarizes the efforts by Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory
and Earthquake Research Institute (BU-KOERI) Disaster Preparedness
Education Program in Istanbul, Turkey in piloting three innovative
uses of geospatial information technology for community-participation
in disaster management.
�
1) The Neighbourhood Geographic Information Sharing System provided volunteers
with skills and tools for identification of seismic risks and response
assets in their neighbourhoods. Field data collection volunteers used low-cost
hand-held computers and data compiled were fed into a geospatial database
accessible over the Internet. Interactive thematic maps enabled discussion
of mitigation measures and action alternatives. This pilot evolved into
a proposal for sustained implementation with local fire stations.
�
2) The Program Monitoring Facility involved collaboration between the Disaster
Preparedness Education Program and the Istanbul Education Directorate,
and later the Turkish Ministry of Education. Basic Disaster Awareness instructors
reported on dissemination of training using a web-based data entry application.
The data is used to create a series of interactive Web-based thematic maps
showing the geographic reach of the training program with hot links which
allow the public to drill down to see local contact information.
�
3) The School Commute Contingency Pilot was designed to track school-bus
routes in Istanbul, in order to stimulate contingency planning for commute-time
emergencies when 400,000 students travel an average of 45 minutes each
way on 20,000 service buses. GPS data loggers were used to track service
bus routes on maps highlighting nearest schools along the route. It is
proposed that bus-drivers, parents and school managers be issued route
maps with nearest schools that could serve as both meeting places and shelters.
The system is designed to be in synch with the Istanbul Earthquake Early
Warning and Rapid Response System housed at BU-KOERI. |
| Tel |
90
(216) 308-0511/345 |
| Fax |
90
(216) 332-9094 |
| E-mail |
sulgen@imagins.com |
| Website |
http://www.ahep.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS018 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-103 |
| Name
of Organization |
BANGLADESH
UNNAYAN PARISHAD (BUP) |
| Title |
COMMUNITY-BASED
MICRO-MANAGEMENT OF FLOODS: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF A STRATEGIC
COMMON APPROACH IN THE ESTERN HIMALAYAN REGION |
| Abstract |
ABSTRACT
The eastern Himalayan region receives the highest annual rainfall on the
earth, runoff of which flows to the ocean through five countries - Bangladesh,
Bhutan, China, Nepal and India. The monsoon-influenced wet season, spanning
from June to early October, generates huge runoff along the major river
systems, causing frequent overbank spillage and floods in the region. The
worst hit areas belong mostly to deltaic plains, where high intensity floods
often take disastrous proportions. Management of flood therefore receives
high priority in agenda of the respective governments. It is now widely
understood that floods cannot be controlled altogether ─ especially
in the flood plains ─ and in addition to macro-level structural approaches
to flood containment, efforts much be made to enhance capacity of households
and communities for the micro-level management of floods. In this pursuit,� Community-based
Flood Management Strategies for Bangladesh, India and Nepal have been developed,
which have recently been implemented in pilot scales in the three countries.
The common approach dealt primarily with the formation/strengthening of
community organizations; identification of micro-management actions and
responsibility sharing; promotion of local-level water governance and planning;
enhanced interaction between tiers of government; and active involvement
of people in pre-, during- and post-flood activities. The early results
from pilot implementation of the concept are found to generate great enthusiasm
amongst the beneficiaries, which paid huge dividend in reducing flood vulnerability
of the affected communities. A few weaknesses are also identified, removal
of which would ensure appreciable disaster reduction benefits for impoverished
households. |
| Tel |
(8802)
885 3958 |
| Fax |
(8802)
885 0036 |
| E-mail |
ahsan@bup-bd.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30032 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-104 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kwansei
Gakuin Human Service Center |
| Title |
Disaster
Reduction Map |
| Abstract |
|
| Tel |
�+81-798-54-6400 |
| Fax |
�+81-798-54-6118 |
| E-mail |
mtabuchi@kwansei.ac.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS033 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-105 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammerarbeit (GTZ) |
| Title |
Experience
of local and participative disaster risk management planning processes
in the Watershed Area of the San Pedro River in Bolivia |
| Abstract |
1.
PROBLEM
Often, disaster risk management is not adapted to the local conditions.
Technical solutions are prioritised whereas local knowledge s not taken
into account.
2. Approach
Disaster Risk Management of local communities in the Andean region is based
on a social process which begins with a participative risk analysis of
local experiences. This analysis takes into account the particular Andean
culture, their knowledge and existing strategies of prevention and /or
mitigation of disasters. It is not the intention to replace "modern" or
technical knowledge with traditional or local knowledge, rather to seek
a dialogue and complementary between the two. Recognition of local knowledge
is essential to guarantee that measures to reduce conditions of vulnerability
are viewed in a cultural context appropriate for local participants and
entities.
3. Activities
" Participative disaster risk analysis at the communal level must consider
mainly social information which is expressed through the historical memory and
local perception in relation to historic events which produced damages and/or
losses. Although subjective, this information allows one to judge the risks to
which the local population is exposed and orientate mediation, planning and execution
of activities of Disaster Risk Management at the local level (communal and district).
" Communal plans constitute an opportunity for local entities to reflect
on the conditions of their surrounding (risks, threats, vulnerability and the
capacity to respond), identify viable alternatives and finally, take decisions
in order to prevent and/or mitigate disaster within the borders of their area. |
| Tel |
++49
(0)6196 79 4218 |
| Fax |
++49
(0)6196 79 6170 |
| E-mail |
mario.donga@gtz.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS034 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-106 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammerarbeit (GTZ) |
| Title |
Disaster
Risk Management for Food Security in Arequipa, Peru |
| Abstract |
1.
PROBLEM
Natural hazards, particularly earthquakes, drought, landslides and low
temperatures, seriously affect livelihoods in the rural areas of the Andean
Region of Southern Peru, causing severe food security problems.
2. Objective and Methodology
The main objective of the project is to reduce the vulnerability of the
mostly rural population with respect to these hazards, thus stabilizing
food security.
In order to achieve this goal, the project is focussing on three components:
(1) Introduction of appropriate agricultural practices and improvement
of irrigation infrastructure for vulnerability reduction,
(2) Promotion of earthquake resistant cheap housing and construction of
rural drinking water supply systems.
(3) Integration of risk reduction aspects in development planning processes.
3. Activities
" Participatory and technical risk analysis and mapping
" Sensibilisation of authorities and population with regard to existing
risks
" Participatory design and implementation of appropriate risk reduction
measures
" Improvement of irrigation infrastructure and techniques (for instance,
water distribution systems, field irrigation techniques), as well as water user
organisation
" Introduction of improved agricultural practices, that contribute to risk
reduction
" Identification of save zones for housing
" Design and construction of affordable, earthquake resistant housing
" Construction of save drinking water systems
" Integration of risk reduction aspects in development and land use plans
" Design and implementation of contingency plans |
| Tel |
++49
(0)6196 79 4218 |
| Fax |
++49
(0)6196 79 6170 |
| E-mail |
mario.donga@gtz.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS035 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-107 |
| Name
of Organization |
German
Committee for Disaster Reduction (DKKV)
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammerarbeit (GTZ) |
| Title |
Disaster
Risk Management and Nutrition Security in the Watershed Area of the
San Pedro River in Bolivia |
| Abstract |
1.
PROBLEM
The natural characteristics of the project region (topography, geology,
and rainfall pattern), local context (social-cultural, economic and political-institutional)
and exposure to natural risks create unfavorable conditions which are compounded
by the occurrences of natural disasters (draught, erosion, hail, landslide,
etc.) and their negative impact on the surrounding environment. This further
threatens the productive bases of the local population, negatively impacting
their nutritional security and conditions for development.
Since ancient times Andean communities have possessed knowledge for developing
strategies to reduce natural risks but under actual conditions these strategies
are no longer sufficient. The vulnerability of the population in the North
of Potosi with regards to potential natural disasters is growing by the
day.
2. Objective and Methodology
The project is carried out in the Andean region of Bolivia in the Department
of Potosi. Participation, reflection, and a permanent dialogue between
various local entities (e.g., Union of Districts of North Potosi, District
of San Pedro, among others) are the main channels utilized to:
" Promote the protection of productive bases of the local population against
natural disasters.
" Reduce the impact of natural disasters and improve the conditions for
a sustainable development of the local population.
3. Activities
The main activities of the project are:
" Risk analysis based on the local perception of risks
" Improvement of local capacities in order to reduce the impact of disasters
" Incorporation of Disaster Risk Management at different levels of planning
processes
" Training in order to strengthen knowledge of Disaster Risk Management
" Technical assistance/ support in the construction of technical infrastructure
Additionally, in order to achieve the project objectives, strategic alliances
at different levels (local, community, regional, national and international)
have been formed between various social and institutional entities. |
| Tel |
++49
(0)6196 79 4218 |
| Fax |
++49
(0)6196 79 6170 |
| E-mail |
mario.donga@gtz.de |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS041 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-108 |
| Name
of Organization |
Asian
Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) |
| Title |
Community
Based Hazard Mapping: An effective tool to raise public awareness |
| Abstract |
Recently,
hazard maps have become popular as a tool for disaster preparedness
in many countries. However, most of them are indicating only experienced
or estimated dangerous sites and not so useful for actual behavior
of local residents on disaster reduction. How effectively hazard maps
are used depends on the level of community awareness. The community
members must learn how to understand potential disasters in their area
from the map to take appropriate countermeasures.
�
For this purpose, ADRC promotes the “Town-Watching” method
whereby the community is involved in developing a hazard map through the
following steps:�
1. Local residents along with experts and government officials walk around
the town to find out, among others, vulnerable areas, evacuation centers
and routes, expected problems in disaster management activities. Participants
would take notes or photos about these points.
2. Participants then transfer the field observations onto a large map using
different colours to facilitate visual understanding. Putting the photos
with notes on the map could be helpful.�
3. They should discuss “What are the expected problems?”, “What
are the possible countermeasures?”, and “Who have the responsibility
to implement each countermeasure?”
It takes only one day and only a map, a camera, and some colour-markers
to develop a community based hazard map. Through lively discussion, community
members can find out the barriers with regards to disasters, countermeasures
and responsibilities. ADRC intends to promote this “Community Based
Hazard Mapping” exercise in Asia by adapting it to the specific conditions
of each country for effective disaster reduction. |
| Tel |
81-78-262-5540 |
| Fax |
81-78-262-5546 |
| E-mail |
rep@adrc.or.jp |
| Website |
http://www.adrc.or.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS049 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-109 |
| Name
of Organization |
Instituto
Geofisico del Ecuador |
| Title |
The
1999 Eruption of Guagua Pichincha Volcano: Early Warnings and Risk
Management in Quito-Ecuador |
| Abstract |
The
1999 eruption of Guagua Pichincha Volcano (GGP, located 10 km W of
Quito - 1.5 million people) was a good opportunity to develop a strong
working relationship between the local government, responsible of the
city's risk management, and the scientists in charge of monitoring
the volcano and forecasting its eruptive activity. Early warnings provided
by the scientists of the Geophysical Institute allowed Quito officials
to evaluate, with enough time, the physical and functional vulnerability
of the city and to strengthen institutional capacities to mitigated
the impact of ash falls, and fostered adequate response during the
crisis.� The efforts taken by the City were focused in its lifelines
and in training people for an adequate response. People's involvement
in its own safety was crucial during the pre-eruptive period. The process
of communicating early warnings and the eruptive crises evolution was
undertaken by the Mayor himself and by the chief scientist in charge,
and proved to be very effective. This assertion was proved to be true
during the heavy ash falls that suffered Quito during the last trimester
of 1999, when enormous, and frightening, mushroom like ash clouds threatened
the city but the citizen's response was adequate with no panic reaction.
The city was able to resume almost normal activities within very few
days, with the sole exception of the airport, which remained closed
for ever a week within two consecutive months due to the ash. This
could be considered a success story of good practices, where early
warnings led to correct preparedness and adequate response. |
| Tel |
593
2 222 5655 |
| Fax |
593
2 256 7847 |
| E-mail |
hyepes@igepn.edu.ec |
| Website |
http://www.igepn.edu.ec |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30003 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-110 |
| Name
of Organization |
Hyogo
Reseach Center for Quake Restoration |
| Title |
Teachings
Verification Great Earthquake |
| Abstract |
A
Decade Verification of the Great Earthquake,the
result verified a ten-year reconstruction process
of the Great Earthquake.is to be published in
December,2004.An English translation of A Hundred Teachings of the Great
Earthquqke will be published at the same time. |
| Tel |
+81-78-371-4593 |
| Fax |
+81-78-371-5985 |
| E-mail |
td02-hrq@kh.rim.or.jp |
| Website |
http://shinsai.or.jp/hrc-qr/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS003 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-201 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kyoto
University Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies |
| Title |
Environment
and Disaster Education towards Sustainable Development
Koichi Shiwaku, Seiji Suwa and Rajib Shaw |
| Abstract |
Sustainable
Development is one of the key concerns for 'better life'. But our lives
are influenced a great deal by the natural and built environment, and
these are very much inter-related.� For example, there are issues of
global warming, which are caused by human activities, and have impacts
on the natural environment as well as human beings, in the form of
natural disasters like flood, cyclones.� Thus, to think sustainable
development in a critical way, it is important to focus on the links
of environment and disaster management.� It is necessary to have in-depth
analysis on people's coping mechanism and promote the "safety
culture" for enhancing human security. To achieve it, education
is one of the most important factors.
Maiko High School, of Kobe, Hyogo, established the Environment and Disaster
Mitigation (EDM) Course in 2002. The EDM Course teaches students way of
life and way of being as human being by utilizing the lessons of the Kobe
Earthquake and Implementing education targeting on the relationship between
natural and social environment.� The EDM Course has three notable features.
The first is to emphasize preparedness and mitigation more than response
or reconstruction. The second is to teach students various contents about
social and natural environment. The third is not to be taught by teachers
but to let students think. The activity of students in classes is the cycle <Establishing
the subject - Investigating - Drawing conclusion - Presenting/Evaluating
- Establishing next subject>.
To solve the problems of the environment and disaster management, thrre
key-issues are importnat: self-help, cooperation and education.� The cycle
of the activitiy in the EDM Course of Maiko High School is a unique process
of emvironement and disaster education, which teaches students to think
by themselves, and� leading to sustainable development. |
| Tel |
81-75-753-5708 |
| Fax |
81-75-753-5708 |
| E-mail |
shiwaku@ges.mbox.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS025 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-202 |
| Name
of Organization |
InWEnt
gGmbH |
| Title |
Disaster
Prevention and Preparedness - Capacity Building Concept of InWEnt |
| Abstract |
For
large parts of the world's population, natural disasters lead to crises
with violent aftermaths. In terms of loss of human life, 97% of natural
disaster fatalities occur in developing countries. It is not enough
to mitigate impacts. Efficient disaster prevention is important. InWEnt's
human resources development programmes on behalf of the Federal Foreign
Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
aim to build the institutional capacities of the authorities and institutions
responsible for disaster prevention and management through training,
seminars, and structured dialogue. InWEnt systematically organizes
access to internationally accessible knowledge, making it available
as a strategic development resource to the benefit of partners.
Disaster Prevention and Management is one focus of InWEnt's capacity building
programmes. At the same time it presents a sector crossing theme between
several business fields:
o Crisis prevention and Peace Development:
InWEnt has been working on crisis prevention with increasing intensity.
Crisis prevention incorporates themes of conflict resolution, peace education,
peace development, disaster prevention and management, security policy,
and resolution of conflicts over resources.
o Social development - Health:
In the health sector InWEnt one focus is the fight against HIV/AIDS. The
HIV/AIDS epidemic has reached a dimension which has become a major strain
on the progress of developing nations. The social and economic results
of the epidemic have become marked in recent years, and have frustrated
many development efforts. InWEnt's program takes a multi-sector approach,
approaching the fight against the epidemic on three important levels: prevention,
impact reduction, and treatment and aid.
o Environment and Natural Resources - Food Security:
Increasing pressure on the environment and the depletion of limited natural
resources aggravate poverty and hunger. The growing risk of� natural disasters
and food shortages are inextricably linked. Therefore we focus on people,
their environment, and the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources
for improved food security for the long run. |
| Tel |
0049-30-254
82 - 117 |
| Fax |
0049-30-254
82 - 103 |
| E-mail |
christina.kamlage@inwent.org |
| Website |
http://www.inwent.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS031 |
| Poster
No. |
C21-203 |
| Name
of Organization |
GeoForschungsZentrum
Potsdam (Germany) |
| Title |
25
years International Training Courses on Seismology and Seismic Hazard
Assessment |
| Abstract |
The
disastrous consequences of destructive earthquakes place a heavy burden
on many societies and their economies, particularly in developing countries.
In order to avoid or at least to mitigate the negative effects of such
events a thorough scientific knowledge of their geological and geophysical
causes, their structural, kinematic and dynamic characteristics and
destructive effects as well as a developed capability to monitor and
to analyse them is indispensable. The vulnerability of human societies
and related human and economic losses due to earthquakes are steadily
growing as a consequence of rapid population growth and urbanization.
Accordingly, improved risk assessment and effective disaster mitigation
measures are prerequisites to ensure sustainable development in earthquake-prone
countries.
The GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ) runs an annual five weeks international
training course on "Seismology, hazard assessment and risk mitigation".
Since1980 610 participants from 97 countries have attended these courses.
They are held alternately in Germany and, every other year, in a developing
country of Asia, Africa or Latin America. The courses consist of lectures
(about 45%), practical exercises (35%), workshop sessions and field excursions
(about 10% each). Main course topics are:
" seismological instrumentation, calibration and data acquisition
" optimal site selection, network configuration and instrument installation
" seismogram analysis, event location, magnitude estimation and other source
parameters
" use of engineering seismological parameters and earthquake catalogues
for estimating hazard and risk
" microzonation methods for estimating local site effects of earthquake
ground shaking
" tsunami and volcano monitoring aimed at hazard assessment and early warning
" role of landuse regulations, scenario modelling and earthquake engineering
in disaster preparedness and loss reduction.
The course approach is outlined and the impact of 25 course years is assessed. |
| Tel |
++49-(0)331-288-120 |
| Fax |
++49-(0)331-288-1204 |
| E-mail |
zschau@gfz-potsdam.de |
| Website |
http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/pb2/welcome.html |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS008 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-102 |
| Name
of Organization |
Intermediate
Technology Development Group- South Asia |
| Title |
Future
Dimensions of Disaster Management in South Asia |
| Abstract |
South
Asia is one of the world's most disaster-prone regions. Being one of
the world's most populous regions as well, the severity of the humanitarian
crisis that happens in the wake of floods, drought, earthquake and
cyclones draws world attention and millions of dollars in relief and
rehabilitation. But very little of these funds is directed towards
mechanisms, practices and plans that can reduce future disaster shock
and mitigate the impacts on human life and livelihood.
The recent years has seen a very slow shift towards increased preparedness.
ITDG South Asia, as an international NGO working in five of the seven countries
in South Asia, has played an important role in the shift of mindset- from
relief to risk reduction.
The organization conducted pioneering research in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,
Nepal and Sri Lanka on gender relationships and disaster risk. This research
led to many publications, exhibitions and also formed an integral component
of grassroots programmes later initiated by the organization.
�ITDG South Asia believed in developing community capacity to address disaster
management issues in a village setting. A training programme in Community-Based
Disaster Management for field workers and NGO staff was devised and coordinated
through international and national training institutions.
The organization believes that the future of disaster management in the
region lies with the decentralized governmental structures that are being
promulgated in these countries. These institutions, while being in charge
of general region-wise development would be the focal point for long-term
disaster management plans.
ITDG-South Asia has also applied to conduct a thematic session for the
WCDR. |
| Tel |
0094-1-2829412 |
| Fax |
0094-1-2856188 |
| E-mail |
ramithaw@itdg.slt.lk |
| Website |
http://www.itdg.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30007 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-103 |
| Name
of Organization |
The
Development Team of an RFID-based Disaster-relief System |
| Title |
Research
and Development of a RFID-based Disaster-relief System |
| Abstract |
A
portable system for assisting rescue personnel in disaster situations
has been developed. The system consists of portable microwave terminals
that function as message readers/writers/carriers and long-range, non-battery
RFID tags that are ubiquitously placed along roadsides and function
as information-storage units. Information such as location of refuges
and the safety assessments of damaged buildings is remotely downloaded
onto or uploaded from the tags by the terminals.
The information gathered by the terminals is transmitted on micro computer
units using an ad-hoc radio network or on internet-protocol (IP) radio
equipment of local-government digital disaster-prevention services using
60MHz band frequencies.
The system has been developed in collaboration with the National Institute
of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), the National Research
Institute of Fire and Disaster (NRIFD), the National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Kogakuin University in cooperation
with the International Rescue System Institute (IRS) of Japan. |
| Tel |
�+81-42-327-7461 |
| Fax |
�+81-42-327-6640 |
| E-mail |
taki@nict.go.jp |
| Website |
http://takizawa.ne.jp/ddt/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30016 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-104 |
| Name
of Organization |
WORLD
CLEAN PROJECT |
| Title |
The
disaster prevention and calamity rescue operations which a youth considers |
| Abstract |
IRN
is an organization for hitting exactly and quickly based on exact information
gathering on a scale of the earth at disaster rescue operations paying
attention to informational importance.
Conventionally, by performing the prevention, the control, and the surveillance
which tends to be overlooked, he intends to issue an alarm at an early
stage, to start promptly the initial correspondence valued at the time
of disaster generating, and to perform an area, the rescue operations from
disaster victims' viewpoint, and activity towards restoration, and this
IRN is announced this time. |
| Tel |
|
| Fax |
|
| E-mail |
eros-jpn@worldcleanproject.org |
| Website |
http://www.worldcleanproject.org |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS023 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-105 |
| Name
of Organization |
Citizens'
Disaster Response Center (CDRC) |
| Title |
Two
decades of continuing service to the vulnerable communities |
| Abstract |
Two
decades of continuing service to the vulnerable communities CDRC ,
a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization, was organized
in 1984 as Citizens’ Disaster Rehabilitation Center.� Its formation
is a concrete response to the eruption of Mt. Mayon and the occurrence
of two super typhoons in Central Luzon and the Visayas.� It was established
to respond to the needs of the vulnerable sectors by providing assistance
and services to disaster-affected communities and enhancing people’s
capacities to cope up with disasters.� CDRC pioneered and continues
to promote and implement community-based disaster management (CBDM).
- CDRC caters the following programs and services:� emergency response
activities; rehabilitation designed to rebuild people’s livelihood;� preparedness
and mitigation program to enhance the capacity of vulnerable communities;� engages
in continuing information and advocacy work;� establishes relationships
locally and globally.
- Broaden its operations nationwide through the Citizens Disaster Response
Network or CDRN, a national network of disaster management centers, NGOs� and
people’s organizations.� At present, CDRN is composed of thirteen
(13) Regional Centers and scores of people's organizations spread all over
the country that continuously implement Community-based Disaster Management
framework.
-CDRC has touched the lives of more than three (3) million Filipinos through
its programs and services and will continue to serve the people towards
attaining a prosperous, humane, better prepared and disaster resilient
communities. |
| Tel |
9299822 |
| Fax |
9299822 |
| E-mail |
cdrc@i-manila.com.ph |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30019 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-106 |
| Name
of Organization |
center
for the prevention of urban disasters |
| Title |
Community
planning considering disaster prevention, anticrime, and welfare |
| Abstract |
Nigata
heavy rain , occurred on July 2004, sacrificed just only nursing-needing
people mainly including people of advanced age.� The number of authorized
nursing-needing people will reach 2 to 3 per the population of 100
in 4 years in Yokohama, Japan.� Almost all of those have difficulties
in evacuation with their own helps upon disaster,� In 2002, single-household
will top among the form of household in 35 prefectures in Japan.� The
number of household of aged couple is increasing simultaneously.� This
matter is taking a bad effect on anticrime beause of the increase of
home tending to be empty.� The earthquake disaster in Kobe also caused
the new disaster called electrical-fire fisaster.� The progerss of
declining birthrate and aging of population is takeing a bad effect
on inheritance of experience and culture of disaster� It's important
to promote city planning considering disaster prevention, anticrime,
and welfare in a community. |
| Tel |
�+81-45-844-2885 |
| Fax |
�+81-45-844-2894 |
| E-mail |
llsk@viola.ocn.ne.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30022 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-107 |
| Name
of Organization |
Citizens
towards Overseas Disaster Emergency |
| Title |
Activities
of CODE |
| Abstract |
CODE
supports the reconstruction of the disaster stricken area through the
lessons of citizen's activities in Kobe after the Great Hanshin-Awaji
Earthquake 1995.�� We report our activities, focusing on the cases
of Afghanistan and Iran. |
| Tel |
+81-78-574-7744 |
| Fax |
+81-78-576-3693 |
| E-mail |
info@code-jp.org |
| Website |
http://www.code-jp.org/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS024 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-108 |
| Name
of Organization |
InWEnt
gGmbH |
| Title |
Best
Practice: Disaster Prevention in Mozambique and Southern African Countries |
| Abstract |
Disasters
in recent years in Mozambique have contributed to severe and very difficult
living conditions and heavy constraints on productivity and development.
Frequent floods, cyclones, droughts, bush fires, and various epidemics
aggravate Mozambique's weak economic infrastructure. Most of these
natural disasters don't stop at the frontier of the country, they affect
part of or the whole region like floods and droughts. Therefore only
a regional concept for disaster prevention will ensure a sustainable
and effective disaster risk reduction for the countries in the southern
African region.
In partnership with the National Institute for Disaster Reduction� (INGC)
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique and in cooperation with
UNDP, InWEnt initiated and currently conducts a major Human Resource Development
Programme on "Disaster Prevention in Mozambique and Southern African
Developing Countries (SADC)" on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office
of the Federal Republic of Germany. The main objective of the first part
of the project was to strengthen the institutional capacity of INGC and
its cooperating authorities by identifying and tailoring programs for awareness
building, knowledge transfer, and skills training. The second phase will
extend the project into the SADC region.
The regional expansion will focus on three main objectives: first, the
strengthening of the coordination and management capacities in terms of
awareness, knowledge and skills; second, to create an open network character
of the project as it treats the existing cross-border cooperation and the
present information exchange as an extendible structure; and last, the
support and strengthening of regional assistance, including early warning
systems, mapping risk areas, raising awareness, training rescue teams,
technical assistance and logistical resources, as well as a good network
of database centres. |
| Tel |
0049-30-254
82 - 117 |
| Fax |
0049-30-254
82 - 103 |
| E-mail |
christina.kamlage@inwent.org |
| Website |
http://www.inwent.org |
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| Reg.
No. |
PS026 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-109 |
| Name
of Organization |
InWEnt
gGmbH |
| Title |
Best
Practice: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness in Afghanistan |
| Abstract |
Afghanistan
is a country very vulnerable to and often hit by natural disasters.
Earthquakes, droughts, floods, landslides, sand or dust storms as well
as extreme winter conditions and avalanches are major natural hazards
that repeatedly affect the lives, property and livelihoods of Afghan
people. War and civil conflict during the past two decades have increased
the economic, political and social vulnerabilty of the Afghan people
to natural disasters.
In consultation with the Department of Disaster Preparedness (DDP) and
UNAMA and after careful preparation and analyses including a comprehensive
needs assessment analysis and a major planning workshop with DRM (disaster
risk management) related national and international representatives, InWEnt
initiated and currently conducts a major project on "Natural Disaster
Prevention and Preparedness in Afghanistan" on behalf of the Federal
Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Federal Foreign
Office promotes disaster prevention as part of the Humanitarian Aid in
order to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development. It
intends to enable the Afghan institutions in the current process of reconstruction
to establish a network of prevention and disaster management locally and
with international cooperation in order to substantially reduce the impacts
of natural hazards.
The Capacity Building and Training Programme comprises two main programme
lines:
" One focuses on technical and methodological capacities, as well as basic
skills
" The other programme line focuses on training introducing the NDMC, as
well as management and administration capacity building and training including
cross-cutting competences.
The Policy Dialogue Programme includes workshops and conferences with representatives
from all Disaster Risk Management related institutions from the national
and sub-national level and supports the NDMP, networking and awareness
raising. |
| Tel |
0049-30-254
82 - 117 |
| Fax |
0049-30-254
82 - 103 |
| E-mail |
christina.kamlage@inwent.org |
| Website |
http://www.inwent.org |
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|
| Reg.
No. |
30025 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-110 |
| Name
of Organization |
International
People's Forum on Disaster Prevention |
| Title |
International
People's Forum on Disaster Prevention |
| Abstract |
The
exhibition of� “the International Forum on 10 Years since 95’s
Earthquake” held in December 2004 |
| Tel |
+81-78-574-0701 |
| Fax |
+81-78-574-0702 |
| E-mail |
ngo@pure.ne.jp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30033 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-111 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kansai
Council |
| Title |
Spread
of� Return Home Support Station and Showing of Stickers (tentative
title) |
| Abstract |
|
| Tel |
+81-6-48+81-3-5572 |
| Fax |
+81-6-48+81-3-5574 |
| E-mail |
nomurat@kansai.gr.jp |
| Website |
http://www.kippo.or.jp/kc/index.asp |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
PS011 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-201 |
| Name
of Organization |
American
Friends Service Committee |
| Title |
Disaster
Volunteers' Advocacy Work as a Form of Mitigation |
| Abstract |
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) began as a response to WWI
by conscientious objectors from all backgrounds to war.� First volunteers
did ambulance driving, home rebuilding, and maternal childcare in France
�
AFSC's Emergency & Material Assistance Program is a very modest organizing
of volunteers, materials, and monies.� In the San Francisco Center, one
of four, we have from five to 100 volunteers per month come into our office
to prepare kits or pack supplies.� But we have over 10,000 AFSC supporters
in California who respond to calls for relief funds or specific materials
- and who take advocacy actions for changes in legislation, practices,
and policies.� AFSC advocated for the creation of FEMA after the Mississippi
Gulf Hurricane, bringing low-income folk from that region to Congressional
hearings on the efficacy of the Civil Defense Office in that disaster.
�
- AFSC is committed to involving immigrants and refugees in volunteer efforts
because long after the relief groups leave, they will continue to be involved
in sustainable development through personal connections and remittances.�
�
- The poster will emphasize the positive role of volunteers in advocating
for mitigation steps to lessen the adverse impact of war and disaster on
vulnerable populations. |
| Tel |
415-565-0201
extension 12 |
| Fax |
415-565-0204 |
| E-mail |
smcneil@afsc.org |
| Website |
www.afsc.org/emap/about.htm |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30009 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-202 |
| Name
of Organization |
Tokyo
Portal Site for Civil Emergency Preparedness |
| Title |
Tokyo
Portal Site for Civil Emergency Preparedness |
| Abstract |
Worldwide,large
numbers of people die as a result of earthquakes. Many of these lives
are lost under buildings which have collapsed during violent tremors,
often immediately after the earthquake has happened. These people cannot
be saved by even the best post-earthquake emergency rescue efforts.
Let's think for a moment about what is the real cause of the problems
that we associate with earthquakes.We promote retrofitting, hold a
symposium and events, and we propser preventing disaster policies. |
| Tel |
+81-3-32+81-3-1697 |
| Fax |
+81-3-32+81-3-2908 |
| E-mail |
hkagiya@city.itabashi.tokyo.jp |
| Website |
http://www.tokyo-portal.info/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30023 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-203 |
| Name
of Organization |
Non-Profit
Organization Akashi Internet Powers(AIP) |
| Title |
"ACTION
FROM THE VICTIMS"-THE GRASSROOTS DISASTER PREVENTION USING INTERNET- |
| Abstract |
Since
we experienced the most disastrous earthquake on record, i.e. hanshin-awaji
earthquake, we had learned that the information sharing was leading
to disaster prevention and safety.� Furthermore, we had gotten a new
understanding of importance of "Internet", that anyone of
citizens could become a sender and simulataneously a receiver ot the
information transcend time and space.
Thus, we organized "Akashi Internet Powers" (AIP) in 1997 (now
NPO) as a citizen group for "Town making" by using of "Internet".� We
conducted a simulated training on sending of the survivor confirmation
information, and in Akashi citizen festival, reopened in 2004 after a footbridge
accident bringing to 258 casualties of visitors for Akashi-city fireworks
display, we offered the disaster provention information by using of the
web access function of a portable telephone to roughly 100 thousand of
participants. |
| Tel |
+81-78-936-5095 |
| Fax |
+81-78-936-5095 |
| E-mail |
info@aip.jp |
| Website |
http://www.aip.jp/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30014 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-301 |
| Name
of Organization |
NPO
e-PISCO |
| Title |
The
earthquake forecast by the citizen for the citizen based on three methods
mainly on the unusual rise of the atmospheric large positive-ions |
| Abstract |
NPO
e-PISCO (Precursory quake-Information System by Citizen's Observation
on Web) is Non Profit Organization established after the Hanshin-Awaji
(Kobe) earthquake in 1995. Our mission is to realize the earthquake
forecast by the citizen for the citizen. There are three main subjects
in our earthquake forecast. The first is the observation of atmospheric
ions. Before the large-scale earthquake, it is observed atmospheric
large positive-ions rise more than 5 times as many as usual. We will
record these atmospheric ions with our original instrument at 5 spots
in our country at all time. The second is the observation of macroscopic
anomalous phenomena. These phenomena are unusual activity of the sky,
ground or animals etc. which observed before the earthquake without
using precise instruments It is said in Japan "the catfish goes
wild before the earthquake". This is one kind of macroscopic anomalous
phenomena. The third is the watch the past earthquake activities. Sometimes
before the big earthquake a lot of small earthquakes occur. The activity
of earthquake once calm down, then suddenly big one occurs. We are
observing the scale and interval of each earthquake from the epicenter
data from the Meteorological Agency Japan. Our observation results
are on our website. These are open to the public and it is possible
for anyone to see freely. |
| Tel |
�+81-86-256-6468 |
| Fax |
�+81-86-256-6468 |
| E-mail |
wadatumi@e-pisco.jp |
| Website |
http://www.e-pisco.jp/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30024 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-302 |
| Name
of Organization |
Kobe
Marine Observatory |
| Title |
Activities
of the Japan Meteorological Agency on Disaster Prevention |
| Abstract |
The
Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is responsible for contributing to
the improvement of public welfare including natural disaster prevention
and mitigation, safety of transportation, prosperity of industires,
and international co-operation activities.
The major acitivities are; (i) to issue warnings, advisories and forecasts
in short-range, one-week and long-range; (ii) to deal with the global environmental
issues such as global warming and ozone depletion; (iii) to provide information
on earthquake and volcanic activities.
We will introduce the outline of JMA's activity on disaster prevention. |
| Tel |
+81-78-222-8907 |
| Fax |
+81-78-222-8942 |
| E-mail |
nose@met.kishou.go.jp |
| Website |
http://www.kobe-jma.go.jp/ |
| |
|
| Reg.
No. |
30030 |
| Poster
No. |
D22-303 |
| Name
of Organization |
cabinet
office |
| Title |
The
Volcanic Hazard Map of Mt.Fuji |
| Abstract |
The
Volcanic Hazard Map of Mt. Fuji, the largest volcano in Japan, was
completed by the Mt. Fuji Disaster Management Conference in June 2004.� In
usual, volcanic hazard maps are completed by local governments.� As
the eruption of Mt. Fuji may bring disasters to the very wide area,
the Volcanic Hazard Map of Mt. Fuji was completed under the cooperation
of the central governmental bodies including the Cabinet Office, and
the local governments. It is the first case in Japan. |
| Tel |
+81-3-3501-5693 |
| Fax |
+81-3-3501-5199 |
| E-mail |
ytaira@op.cao.go.jp |
| Website |
http://www.bousai.go.jp/fujisan-kyougikai/ |
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