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"Use knowledge, innovation & education for a culture of resilience"

〔Efforts in Hyogo〕

Hyogo is implementing to build culture of resilience based on initiatives to pass on the experiences and lessons learned from the earthquake and promoting opportunities for disaster prevention education in community, school and homes.

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Disaster Risk Reduction education in Hyogo

Primary schools, junior and senior high schools in Hyogo Prefecture have been promoting DRR education in the unique way. The first disaster prevention special course in Japan was established in prefectural high school. University of Hyogo and other universities in Hyogo have been promoting specialized education on disaster prevention.
[2002 started and still continues]