Strengthening Earthquake Resilience: Role of Public Private Partnerships in Science and Technology

Preparing for a Catastrophic Earthquake: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Science and Technology for Seismic Disaster Resilience

In an era marked by escalating seismic activity and growing environmental unpredictability, the importance of resilience is paramount. Recognizing that government agencies will continue to play a pivotal role in disaster preparedness and resilience efforts, the engagement and contribution of the private sector in the development of advanced technologies and effective public-private partnerships PPPs have become indispensable.

This panel discussion serves as a catalyst for actionable insights and collaborative partnerships med at enhancing seismic event resilience. It acts as a platform to unite diverse stakeholders across sectors and disciplines, fostering dialogue and collective action towards building more resilient communities.

The program is designed to facilitate knowledge exchange among participants, exploring how private sector investments in seismometer standards and innovative technologies support the development of early warning systems and disaster resilience strategies. Moreover, it delves into the collaborative dynamics and challenges inherent in PPPs focused on bolstering community resilience.

Program Outline:

1. Opening remarks by the Cabinet Office of Japan

2. Introduction to discussion objectives by Prof. Nishikawa

3. Presentation on Japan's case study

4. Philippines' perspective on seismic disaster resilience and partnerships

5. ASEAN region insights on collaborative frameworks for seismic resilience

6. Interactive panel discussion on best practices, challenges, and opportunities

7. Closing remarks by Office of Civil Defense, Philippines

Panel Members:

• Hiroaki Hara, Vice-Minister for Policy CoordinationCAO TBC

• Satoru Nishikawa, Senior Advisor, JICA

• Yasuhiro Okuda, Section Manager, IMV

Additional speakers will be announced shortly.

Aga Detls:

• Date: October 16, 2024

• Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Philippine Standard Time, UTC+08

• Venue: Meeting Room 2 3, Philippine International Convention Center

Organizers:

• Cabinet Office of Japan CAO

• Office of Civil Defense, Philippines OCD

• Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA

• United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Kobe Office UNDRR Kobe

• ASEAN Secretariat ASEC

• IMV Corporation IMV

• Private sector representatives from the Philippines

Contact:

Naho Fukusumi, Deputy Director at CAO

Eml: [email protected]

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