The 3rd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction: Expanding the platform for bridging science and policy making

This report summarises the proceedings at the 3rd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction, including the evaluation of the current status of DRR research, which highlighted the current understanding of different forms of risk, the recognition of the need for improved governance within the context of the Sendai Framework, the progress made towards understanding and measuring resilience, and the need for solutions for recovery. The conference also identified future directions for DRR research, including better systems for sharing information and the need for DRR to be built into the education system, and concluded with a formal resolution.

The Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes held its 3rd Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan, 19–21 March, 2017. The Global Alliance seeks to contribute to enhancing disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster resilience through the collaboration of research organizations around the world. The summit aim was to expand the platform for bridging science and policy making by evaluating the evidence base needed to meet the expected outcomes and actions of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 and its Science and Technology Roadmap. The summit reflected the international nature of collaborative research and action. A pre-conference questionnaire filled out by Global Alliance members identified 323 research projects that are indicative of current research. These were categorized to support seven parallel discussion sessions related to the Sendai Framework priorities for action. Four discussion sessions focused on research that aims to deepen the understanding of disaster risks. Three cross-cutting sessions focused on research that is aimed at the priorities for action on governance, resilience, and recovery. Discussion summaries were presented in plenary sessions in support of outcomes for widely enhancing the science and policy of DRR.