Geoenvironmental Disasters (Sep 2017)

Report on the 15th international symposium on geo-disaster reduction, 25–30 august 2017, Oki Islands - Matsue - Kyoto, Japan

  • Zili Dai,
  • Xilin Xia,
  • Fawu Wang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40677-017-0085-x
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 1 – 5

Abstract

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Abstract On 25–30 August 2017, the 15th International Symposium on Geo-disaster Reduction has been held in Oki Islands, Matsue and Kyoto, Japan, focusing on the theme of “Global Strategy for Geo-disaster Reduction”. Through Field Excursion, High Level Forum, Keynote Lectures, Invited Lectures, Scientific Session, Youth Forum and Poster Session, this symposium has successfully provided a platform for scientists, industrial professionals and students to share their research and created a forum to exchange ideas for promoting geo-disaster reduction.