Explore insights derived from earthquake response and recovery processes, spanning from the catastrophic 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan to the recent seismic events in Morocco and Turkey in 2023. This dynamic technical session invites both Japanese and international experts to the table, fostering an engaging dialogue on critical lessons learned in disaster response, recovery, and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Deepen your understanding of how these experiences and insights can inform strategies for nations confronting the dual challenges of climate-induced disasters and seismic activity.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps low- and lower-middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR provides grant financing, technical assistance, training and knowledge sharing activities to mainstream disaster and climate risk management in national and regional policies, strategies, and investment plans. The Program Management Unit, located within the World Bank, manages http://www.gfdrr.org grant resources to carry out GFDRR’s mission.
