The CAMPUS Asia Plus Program at Kobe University will organize the “Risk Management Seminar” on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the GSICS Presentation Room on the 4th floor. We invite Dr. Tomo Kawane, a Senior Researcher at India-Japan Laboratory, Keio University. Dr. Kawane also serves as a Researcher at Hiroshima University and Asia Eurasia Research Institute.

Moving beyond physical infrastructure such as seawalls and evacuation shelters, the lecture highlights the role of social innovation, civil society, grassroots organizations, and local communities in building resilience. Through case examples, we will discuss how the concept of “related population” can revitalize regional ties and enhancing disaster preparedness as well as response.

We look forward to your participation.

• Date & Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 12:15 -13:15
• Venue: Presentation Room (4th floor), Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University
• Theme: Related Population and Social Innovation in the Context of Compound Disasters
• Speaker: Dr. Tomo Kawane (Senior Researcher, India-Japan Laboratory, Keio University)
• Format: Hybrid
• Language: English
• Participation Fee: Free
• Registration: Please register in advance for both in-person and online participation through the Google form.
  Zoom link will be shared to your email before the event.

Contact:
Kobe University CAMPUS Asia Office
Email: gsics-caoffice [at]edu.kobe-u.ac.jp
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