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This report explores real-world applications of resilience and public warning strategies through in-depth case studies focused on the United States, Japan, and the European Union.
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In this study, the authors calculated thermal environment indices using meteorological data, and analyzed the effects of implementing adaptation measures against the heat at the Osaka-Kansai Expo locations.
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This report brings together best practices in earthquake risk reduction from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as Mongolia, which were shared in a regional online workshop organized by TCS and UNDRR.
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This study provides causal evidence, of the extent to which information provided by an unspecified number of people—and stories of those suffering because of a disaster—can effectively change people’s awareness of disaster prevention.
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This book is a synopsis of the history of the relationships between people and nature presented in this volume will contribute to building relationships in face of the current serious challenges of climate change and socioeconomic transformation.
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This book about disaster recovery efforts and projects at the Sanriku Coast constitutes the fourth volume of the series "Eco-DRR as Learned from Local History."
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This publication considers the landscape of dispersed villages in the context of the entire Tonami Plain through not only the value of its beautiful scenery, but the local knowledge needed to pass on to the next generation.
Cover and source: Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
This publication is a part of a five-volume booklet series on "Eco-DRR as Learned from Local History". This series emerged from a desire to trigger a reexamination of how forebears dealt with both the positive and negative aspects of nature.

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