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International Inaugural Symposium for UNESCO Chair on Water, Energy and Disaster Management for Sustainable Development has been successfully held. The main event was on 30 July 2018 at International Science Innovation Building, Yosida Campus.
In total, we had 101 participants including 47 international participants from 18 different countries.
President of Kyoto University, Prof. Juichi Yamagiwa, gave an opening remark for starting off the event.
On 31 July 2018, we had an excursion and technical visit at UNESCO Heritage sites in Kyoto Prefecture, including Kiyomizu, Mampukuji and Byodoin temples.
Due to the weather condition, we had to cancel the side event planned on 29 July 2018.
Introductory Presentation by the Chair Holder, Prof. Takara
International Inaugural Symposium for UNESCO Chair on Water, Energy and Disaster Management for Sustainable Development,
29 – 31, July 2018
Venue:
Sunday, 29 July 2018: Side Events: International Conference Hall I, Kyoto University Clock Tower Contennial Hall, Yosida Campus
Monday, 30 July 2018: Main Event: the Symposium, Symposium Hall, WEST 5F, International Science Innovation Building, Yosida Campus
Tuesday, 31 July 2018: Excursion and technical visit at UNESCO Heritage sites in Kyoto Prefecture
Side Event on 29 July 2018 is cancelled due to Typhoon No. 12 approaching.
The program is available here.
Kyoto UNESCO Chair Kick-off Meeting in Kyoto University
Kyoto UNESCO Chair Special Seminar on Water Energy and Disaster Management (WENDI)
Venue: International Conference Hall III, Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall
8-9 December 2017
International Symposium on Utilization of Field Sites in Research and Education (FREE2017)
Venue: Symposium Hall, International Science Innovation Building (West), Kyoto University