We are excited to invite researchers and practitioners from around the world in the fields of nursing, global health, disaster prevention, and environmental studies to participate in a dynamic event featuring lectures, exhibits, and demonstrations both online and in person. This event aims to foster discussions and collaborations among professionals.

Dates

November 29(Fri.)－December1(Sun.)2024

Venue

Kobe City College of Nursing
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Purpose

Our goal is to facilitate the sharing of research and practices among nurses specializing in disaster nursing, other professionals, and individuals interested in the field. We aim to exchange information on future social systems, enhance preparedness and mitigation flexibility, build networks, and contribute to the global understanding of disasters. This initiative seeks to improve the safety and security of people worldwide.

Day1:

Interdisciplinary Pre-Study (Dialogue with Experts) on Climate Change, Planetary Health, and the Blue-Green Infrastructure, Food, Energy & Water (FEW) Nexus, and City Planning.

Day2:

Main Session with special lectures and dialogues among transdisciplinary practitioners and researchers. Topics include understanding risks, strengthening governance, capacity building, effective collaboration, investing in resilience, promoting human-centered research, and strengthening leadership for disaster risk reduction. Technical sessions will cover Big Data Citizen Science, Drones, GIS, Generative AI, XR, etc.

Day3:

Conclusion with a focus on preparing for the future. Sessions on health-centered disaster risk management indicators, utilization of new technologies for health, and policy formulation for comprehensive disaster preparedness. An excursion to learn from the local community in Kobe and Hyogo, including visits to the Citizens and Communities.

Call for Abstracts:

Abstract submissions for the main session will open in April. Various other projects will be announced in due course.