A Connector for All-of-Society Engagement: The Case Study of Kuroshio Town's Disaster Risk Management

Explore a 39-minute seminar presentation from the Kyoto University Disaster Prevention Research Institute's 48th Sogo Bosai Seminar, delivered by Associate Professor Kaori Kitagawa from University College London's Department of Education. Dive into the concept of 'all of society engagement' through the case study of Kuroshio Town's disaster risk management (DRM) system. Learn about the town's comprehensive approach to disaster preparedness, examining their unique DRM framework and understanding how whole-system thinking can be applied to community resilience. The presentation is structured in four main segments: an introduction to all-society engagement principles, a detailed overview of Kuroshio Town, an analysis of their disaster risk management system, and concluding insights on applying whole-system thinking to disaster preparedness strategies.