Workshop on Tools for Natech Risk Management : practical demonstration of some available tools for Natech risk assessment, risk mitigation and emergency planning for various types of natural hazards.

Abstract

The Workshop on Tools for Natech Risk Management was organized and hosted by the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI) at Kyoto University, Uji Campus, on March13th 2017. The Natech workshop was carried out in an effort to do a hands-on practical demonstration of some available tools for Natech risk assessment, risk mitigation and emergency operations planning for various types of natural hazards. The workshop was attended by participants from 12 countries, including experts, students and stakeholders involved in Natech disaster risk reduction and similar topics. The event included talks on available Natech tools, their strengths, implementation and development of case studies. A discussion of key elements and needs in the Natech context was the way to conclude the workshop. Identification of priorities, gaps and future research road map were the main outcomes of the event.