Natural disasters: impact and management
17. Japanese-German Symposium
jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.
May 11–12, 2012
Münster, University of Münster, 
Dept. of Chemistry
Program
Friday 11 May
12:00 Registration
13:00 Welcome remarks
Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.)
Akihiko Satomi (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo)
Noriyoshi Masuko (Embassy of Japan, Berlin)
Dr. Judith Schildt (Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation)
Session “Comprehensive Topic Introduction”
Convener: Dr. Wolfgang Staguhn, Daimler AG
13:30-14:20 Andreas Küppers, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
Tohoku 3/11 – The call for Science from the Earth’s Interior
Abstract Küppers (78,5 KB)
Session “Natural Disasters and Law”
Convener: Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus, Meiji University
14:20-15:00 Prof. em. Dr. Michael Kloepfer, Humboldt University Berlin
Basic Legal Problems of Disaster Protection
15:00-15:40 Prof. Narufumi Kadomatsu, Kyushu University
Legal Frameworks for Disaster Management in Japan
- Abstract Kadomatsu (65,1 KB)
- Vortrag Kadomatsu (797 KB)
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15:40-16:15 Coffee Break
“Panel Discussion”
Convener: Dr. Wolfgang Staguhn, Daimler AG
16:15-17:35 Panel Discussion regarding the future of German-Japanese scientific cooperation
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Erker (Münster University), Prof. Dr. Roza-Maria Kamp (University of Applied Sciences Berlin), Prof. Dr. Jun Okuda (RWTH Aachen), Dr. Michiru Sugawa (Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin)
17:45 Leaving for Freilichtmuseum
18:30 Visit of Freilichtmuseum
19:30 Banquet reception (at Freilichtmuseum)
Saturday 12 May
8:30 Registration
Session “Stress Management after Natural Disasters”
Convener: Dr. Katja Kölkebeck, Münster University
09:00-09:40 Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnyder, University Hospital Zurich, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Posttraumatic stress disorder and resilience in the aftermath of disaster
- Abstract Schnyder (55,1 KB)
- Vortrag Schnyder (1,61 MB)
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09:40-10:20 Prof. Dr. Yoshiharu Kim, National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Adult Mental Health
Psychological aftermath of the 311 East Japan Great Earthquake and Tsunami
- Abstract Kim (91,4 KB)
- Vortrag Kim (4,08 MB)
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10:20-10:50 Coffee Break
Session “Urban planning and Natural Disasters”
Convener: Prof. Dr. Katja Schmidtpott
10:50-11:20 Prof. Dr. Uta Hohn, Bochum University
Coping with Natural Disasters in Japanese Urban Planning
- Abstract Hohn/Omura (76,3 KB)
- Vortrag Hohn (5,72 MB)
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11.20-12:10 Prof. Dr. Kenjiro Omura, University of Tsukuba
Coping with Natural Disasters in Japanese Urban Planning
- Vortrag Omura, Teil 1 (4,92 MB)
- Vortrag Omura, Teil 2 (4,33 MB)
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12:10-12:30 Closing Remarks
Final Announcements
12:30-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 General assembly of JSPS-Club
14:00-15:30 Tour (Museum für Lackkunst)
16:00-17:30 Tour (Museum für Lackkunst) for participants who attend the general assembly of JSPS-Club
