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JPI Seminar on Japan's Disaster Management Agency

On June 24, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a crucial seminar featuring Tetsuro Mitera from the Cabinet Office’s Disaster Management Agency Establishment Preparation Office. This event aims to provide insights into the ongoing progress of establishing a robust disaster management framework in Japan, concentrating on the future timeline and structural preparations required for achieving a disaster-resilient society.

Objective of the Seminar

Japan, being one of the most disaster-prone countries globally, faces significant threats, such as the anticipated Nankai Trough and Tokyo Metropolitan earthquakes. The establishment of the Disaster Management Agency is a critical step towards prioritizing human life and rights and ensuring comprehensive disaster preparedness and response strategies. This seminar will cover the latest advancements related to the establishment of the Disaster Management Agency and the ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation's disaster response framework.

Key Insights from the Seminar

Participants can expect to gather practical knowledge beneficial for professionals engaged in:

• - Local governments and public institutions responsible for disaster and crisis management.
• - Infrastructure, construction, and real estate sectors focused on business planning and management.
• - Financial institutions and consulting firms involved in public-private partnership projects (PPP/PFI).
• - Corporations handling business continuity plans (BCP) and risk management.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for attendees from various industries, including:

• - Municipal wastewater management and infrastructure management departments.
• - Officials responsible for promoting public-private partnerships in water supply and drainage systems.
• - Public works departments within construction and engineering firms.
• - Regional infrastructure investment officers from infrastructure funds and financial institutions.

Seminar Content Overview

The session will thoroughly discuss the following topics:
1. Anticipated disasters and past efforts.
2. Comprehensive schedule for establishing the Disaster Management Agency.
3. Fundamental policies promoting a disaster-resilient nation.
4. Organizational structure of the new agency.
5. Financial strategies to secure the necessary budget.
6. Proposed laws related to the agency's establishment.
7. Recent initiatives aimed at strengthening the national disaster management system.
8. Q&A session for participants.
9. Networking opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas and business cards.

Our seminars, including this one, facilitate direct dialogue with industry leaders, providing rare opportunities for participants to enhance their understanding of disaster management. By networking beyond industry boundaries, attendees can harness valuable information and identify new collaboration opportunities.

Participation Options

Participants can choose from three formats:

• - In-Person Attendance (Archive not included)
• - Live Streaming (Archive not included)
• - Archive Access Only

For those attending in-person or via livestream, an additional option to access archived content for a special rate of 18,500 JPY (tax included) is available.

Registration Fee

The fee for this seminar is 37,350 JPY (tax included) per person.
As a bonus, one additional participant from the same organization can attend for free (registration required). For representatives from local governments, a discounted rate of 11,000 JPY (tax included) applies, allowing up to two participants under the same conditions for in-person and live stream attendance.

Additional Information

For further inquiries, please feel free to reach out after the seminar. We facilitate connections between the instructor and participants and among attendees for personal networking and potential business collaborations in the disaster management sector.
After the seminar, registration for archived content remains open.

Contact Information:
Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047 Japan
TEL: 03-5793-9761
FAX: 03-5793-9767
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