Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to summarize the research activities of the Research Center for Disaster Reduction Systems (DRS), DPRI. The activities include research seminars inviting guest speakers from various fields such as disaster risk manager of the public sector, researchers, education sector and mass-media. Camping involving academic staffs as well as students is also a highlight of our activities. Research projects funded by the government as well as outside funding bodies are introduced