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Short Report on DAMAGE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY FOR FLOODS
02 / Mar / 2020
There are more types of damages that can be seen in a disaster, which are not easily captured by a physical property, such as the value of a (lost) human life and the extent of a disease outbreak whic
3rd GADRI Open Discussion Forum: Changing Expectations of Natural Hazards: Lessons from Recent Disasters
28 / Feb / 2020
The GADRI 3rd Open Discussion Forum took place at the Collaborative Research Hub-Conference Hall 301, Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus, Kyoto, Japan on 26th
18th Meeting of GADRI Board of Directors
27 / Feb / 2020
The 18th meeting of the GADRI Board of Directors and Advisory Board took place at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus, Kyoto, Japan on 25th February 2020.
GADRI Lecture Series - Spring 2020
26 / Feb / 2020
Under GADRI Lecture Series - Spring 2020 - DPRI faculty and students listened to lectures delivered by Prof. Gretchen Kalonji, Dean of Sichuan University-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Institu
Prof. Andrew Collins, Northumbria University, UK - Honoured with the 6th DPRI Award
21 / Feb / 2020
Prof. Andrew Collins, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK was nominated with the 6th DPRI Award for Outstanding Contributions to Research and Education recognition. The Award was presented by Prof.
San Fernando Earthquake Conference - 50 YEARS OF LIFELINE ENGINEERING
25 / Oct / 2019
The Earthquake, Lifeline Systems, and the Conference The 9 February 1971 San Fernando California Earthquake was a devastating yet seminal event which, for the first time, demonstrated the seismic thre
Event Briefing on Typhoon Hagibis and Earthquake on 12 October 2019
21 / Oct / 2019
Prof. Khalid Mosalam, Director, Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center, University of California, Berkeley, USA shares a copy of the Event Briefing by their team on typhoon Hagibis and
Policy Brief - Higher Education Institution Network in Disaster Resilience
18 / Oct / 2019
Dr. Indrajit Pal and the team has published a policy brief on Higher Education Institution Network in Disaster Resilience - A Critical Game Changer in Asia. Clink on the image for further information.
Hurricane Dorian - Preliminary Virtual Reconnaissance Report (PVRR)
20 / Sep / 2019
Prof. Khalid Mosalam, Director, Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center, University of California, Berkeley shares a copy of the Preliminary Virtual Reconnaissance Report (PVRR) by their
Ridgecrest, CA Earthquake - Virtual Assessment Structural Team (VAST) Report
19 / Sep / 2019
Prof. Khalid Mosalam, Director, Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center, University of California, Berkeley shares a copy of the Virtual Assessment Structural Team (VAST) report by their
Tropical Cyclone Idai - Lessons Learned and Way Forward
16 / Sep / 2019
A report on the Topical Cyclone Idai - Lessons learned and the way forward for Africa Alliance for Disaster Research Institutions (AADRI) report is shared by Prof. Desmond Manatsa, Chair, AADRI; and D
GADRI Actions 9 - Summer 2019
05 / Sep / 2019
This issue of GADRI Actions 9 brings reports on various weather related topics and reports on various conferences and training courses shared by members of GADRI. The two disaster related reports on w
Extreme Winds in Urban Districts During Typhoon Jebi (2018)
05 / Sep / 2019
This report is featured in the GADRI Actions - Summer 2019 Volume 9 concerning the damages caused by extreme winds by typhoon Jebi in September 2018 in the Osaka City area.
Dealing with Disasters - International Conference 2019
23 / Aug / 2019
Dealing with Disasters - International Conference 2019 organized by GCRF, UK Alliance for Disaster Research, Disasters Research Group and UK Collaborative for Development Research - (DwD-GCRF-UKADR-DR
GADRI Presence at the Science and Policy Forum, Global Platform 2019
12 / Jul / 2019
Photo by UNDRR GADRI Presence at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2019 The main focus of the GADRI 4th Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction was the contribu
GADRI Actions 8 - Spring 2019
14 / Jun / 2019
GADRI Actions, Spring 2019 covers the 4th Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction held at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus, Kyo
GADRI Session at the World Bosai Forum 2019
10 / Jun / 2019
GADRI will hold an oral session at the World Bosai Forum 2019 organized by the Tohoku University and will be held at the Sendai International Center, Sendai, Japan from 9 to 12 November 2019.The Worl
NAAHDRI Board Meeting
07 / Jun / 2019
GADRI formed another regional alliance - North American Alliance of Hazards and Disaster Research Institutes (NAAHDRI) The newly formed North American Alliance of Hazards and Disaster Research Institu
Disaster Report on Cyclone Fani, 3 May 2019, Odisha, India
24 / May / 2019
The Centurion University of Technology and Management, Ramachandrapur, India shared the following disaster report on the aftermath of cyclone Fani that affected Odisha, India on 3 May 2019. The report
4th Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction (4thGSRIDRR2019)
09 / Apr / 2019
The fourth Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction (4thGSRIDRR2019) took place at the Disaster Prevention Research Institutes (DPRI), Kyoto University, Uji Campus, Kyoto, JapNews & Events
