Integrated Research on Methodological Development of Urban Diagnosis for Disaster Risk and its Applications

Synopsis As a part of DPRI-COE research activities, our IMDR Division has conducted an extensive methodological research on integrated disaster risk management, with a focus on “urban diagnosis.” This paper outlines the major research achievements made within this framework. First the definitions of key concepts and methodological framework are explained briefly. Then representative research activities conducted by our Division team are specifically described and further research efforts to be made in the remaining phase of the COE research project are addressed.