IDRiM Podcast

Abstract: In this special episode of the IDRiM Podcast engage in a rich comparative discussion on disaster research and response perspectives from European and Asian contexts.   The hosts examine how disaster research in Asia tends to behazard-driven, with a focus on geophysical and hydrometeorological threats likeearthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons, particularly prevalent in countries suchas Indo...

Abstract: Professor Hirokazu Tatano is a distinguished academic at Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), where he leads the Social Systems for Disaster Risk Governance division. He earned his Master of Science and Ph. D. degrees in civil engineering from Kyoto University. Prof. Tatano's research primarily focuses on the economics of natural hazards, with significant con...

Abstract: Professor Hirokazu Tatano is a distinguished academic at Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), where he leads the Social Systems for Disaster Risk Governance division. He earned his Master of Science and Ph. D. degrees in civil engineering from Kyoto University. Prof. Tatano's research primarily focuses on the economics of natural hazards, with significant con...

Abstract: An increasing number of Extreme Weather Events (EWEs) – including storms and hurricanes – are now being live-streamed on websites such as YouTube. These streams often repurpose existing webcam infrastructure to generate channels that host footage of extreme weather and subsequent damage. Despite evidence of increasing popularity (with streams sometimes generating hundreds of thousands of...

Short Abstract: Charting gender within international disaster law involves two interrelated inquiries: firstly, assessing how gender is addressed within disaster risk regulations; and secondly, examining how feminist and queer perspectives are situated within international law itself, as this shapes both disaster risk and its root causes. While international instruments like the UN Sendai Framewor...

Summary: The Young Scientists Session (YSS) is aunique and valued feature of the annual IDRiM Conference, offering young scientists and practitioners the opportunity to present their innovative research to a wider audience. This year’s YSS will be larger than ever, with options to present both online and in-person. In addition, we are introducing eight career development workshops, a few days befo...

Summary: In late February 2025, a massive wildfire broke out in Ōfunato, a city in Japan's Iwate Prefecture, marking the country's largest wildfire in over five decades. The blaze ignited on February 26 and rapidly spread due to unusually dry conditions and strong winds, consuming approximately 2,900 hectares—about 9% of the city's area—before being contained on March 9. This devastating event led...

Short Background to the IDRiM Journal: The Journal of Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM Journal) is the official journal of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management, established since 2009. The IDRiM Journal was approved for indexing in Scopus in 2021. This further demonstrates that the IDRiM Journal is a reliable and high-quality source of information in the fiel...

Background:  Building on the previous podcast episode, this instalment delves deeper into Associate Professor Funda Atun’s current research project with PARATUS. The project focuses on promoting disaster preparedness and resilience by co-developing stakeholder support tools to manage the systemic risk of compounding disasters. PARATUS is funded by Horizon Europe and aims to enhance risk management...

Background: As we enter the month of March, the IDRiM Society would like to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate women in disaster risk science and practice on the IDRiM Podcast. To mark this, we are running a special series of podcast episodes in collaboration with the IDRiM Women inDisaster Risk Science and Practice Committee. Today's episode is the first of two featuring an intervie...

Abstract: " Disaster risk management involves a complex interplay of knowledge, attitudes, and actions. This study investigates the attitudes of households towards disaster risk management in several administrative units in Ethiopia, utilizing cross-sectional quantitative methods and surveys conducted among 412 households. It found that a majority of households exhibit a fairly positive attitude t...

Paper Abstract (Shortened Version): Raising awareness about natural hazard-induced technological accidents (Natech), particularly those involving hazardous materials, is crucial for effective risk management and disaster preparedness. This study explores serious gaming as a Natech risk communication tool through EGNARIA, an educational role-playing board game. Focused on earthquake- and tsunami-tr...

Guest:  Dr. Haris Rahadianto [Kyoto University, Japan] Host:  Dr. Mark Ashley Parry [Northumbria University, UK] Summary: Volcanic catastrophes, such as those from eruptions producing widespread ash, pose significant threats to ecosystems, infrastructure, and economies, with effects like disrupting air travel, contaminating water, and damaging buildings. Large-scale eruptions, like the potential o...

Background: Storm Éowyn, a powerful extratropical cyclone, wreaked significant havoc across the UK, Ireland, and parts of Scandinavia in late January 2025. It inflicted widespread damage, particularly to the electricity network, affecting over 560,000 homes, businesses, and farms, and causing numerous power outages. The storm also brought intense winds, with recorded gusts up to 184 km/h in Irelan...

Guest: Prof. Norio Okada (Kyoto University, Japan) Prof. Ana Maria Cruz (Kyoto University, Japan) Co-Hosts: Dr. Mark Ashley Parry (Northumbria University, UK) Dr. Haris Rahadianto (Kyoto University, Japan) More information about how to join the IDRiM society is available at: https://idrim.org/ Music: "Sunset" by Kai Engel, available at Free Music Archive , licensed under CC BY 4.0.