Chapter 1
Introduction: IRDR Young
Scientists—Analysis of Researchers
and Key Research Topics
Riyanti Djalante and Rajib Shaw
Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) is the
global framework for disaster risk reduction adopted in 2015. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 outlines seven clear targets and four
priorities for action. Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is a decadelong research programme co-sponsored by the International Science Council and
the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). It is a global,
multidisciplinary approach to dealing with the challenges brought by natural disasters, mitigating their impacts, and improving related policy-making mechanisms.
This book presents the works of the IRDR Young Scientist Programme, showcasing
works on characterization of hazard, vulnerability, and risk (Part 1), governance
and management of disaster risks (Part 2), and emerging topics in DRR research
such as post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, build-back-better approach, public
health, role of young scientists, multi-stakeholder engagement, gender, and roles of
indigenous knowledge (Part 3).
Keywords Disaster studies · Hazard · Risks · Vulnerability · Capacity building
1.1 Introduction
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) is the global framework for disaster risk reduction adopted in 2015. The Sendai Framework for Disaster
Risk Reduction 2015–2030 outlines seven clear targets and four priorities for action
R. Djalante (B)
United Nations University – Institute for the Advanced Study for Sustainability (UNU-IAS),
Tokyo, Japan
e-mail: djalante@unu.edu
R. Djalante · R. Shaw
Integrated Research on Disaster Risks (IRDR) Scientific Committee Member, Tokyo, Japan
e-mail: shaw@sfc.keio.ac.jp
URL: http://www.irdrinternational.org/
R. Shaw
Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Fujisawa, Japan
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
R. Djalante et al. (eds.), Integrated Research on Disaster Risks, Disaster Risk Reduction,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55563-4_1
1
Introduction: IRDR Young
Scientists—Analysis of Researchers
and Key Research Topics
Riyanti Djalante and Rajib Shaw
Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) is the
global framework for disaster risk reduction adopted in 2015. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 outlines seven clear targets and four
priorities for action. Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) is a decadelong research programme co-sponsored by the International Science Council and
the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). It is a global,
multidisciplinary approach to dealing with the challenges brought by natural disasters, mitigating their impacts, and improving related policy-making mechanisms.
This book presents the works of the IRDR Young Scientist Programme, showcasing
works on characterization of hazard, vulnerability, and risk (Part 1), governance
and management of disaster risks (Part 2), and emerging topics in DRR research
such as post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, build-back-better approach, public
health, role of young scientists, multi-stakeholder engagement, gender, and roles of
indigenous knowledge (Part 3).
Keywords Disaster studies · Hazard · Risks · Vulnerability · Capacity building
1.1 Introduction
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) is the global framework for disaster risk reduction adopted in 2015. The Sendai Framework for Disaster
Risk Reduction 2015–2030 outlines seven clear targets and four priorities for action
R. Djalante (B)
United Nations University – Institute for the Advanced Study for Sustainability (UNU-IAS),
Tokyo, Japan
e-mail: djalante@unu.edu
R. Djalante · R. Shaw
Integrated Research on Disaster Risks (IRDR) Scientific Committee Member, Tokyo, Japan
e-mail: shaw@sfc.keio.ac.jp
URL: http://www.irdrinternational.org/
R. Shaw
Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Fujisawa, Japan
© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
R. Djalante et al. (eds.), Integrated Research on Disaster Risks, Disaster Risk Reduction,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55563-4_1
1