International Symposium on Water and Disasters Highlights Cooperation and Partnerships
Tokyo, 5 March 2025 – The International Symposium on Water and Disasters: C was held in Tokyo, convening over 150 participants from 27 countries, including government leaders, UN agencies, experts, and civil society organizations.
The event was co-organized by the High-level Experts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disasters (HELP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT), the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD), and the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS).
The Symposium was honored by the presence of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, underscoring Japan’s longstanding commitment to addressing global challenges related to water and disasters.