Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan

Event: ADBI-ICHARM Policy Dialogue on Water-Related Disaster Resilience Under Climate Change

Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan

27 January 2020
Author / Speaker: 
Akifumi Nakao, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the legislative and Institutional arrangements of disaster risk reduction in Japan. It also shares details on the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders under disasters of different risk categories. 

Geographical Focus: 
Japan
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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