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NEWS and EVENTS

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4th JRRN Mini-Seminar on River Environment: Common points between objectives of river improvement and public participation, river environments and flood control, and disaster prevention (Feb. 23, 2010: Tokyo)

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Lecture

- Mr. Shozo Yamamichi (Representative Director, National Association for Local Water Environment Groups)
- Date : February 23, 2010
- Venue : Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration, JAPAN
- Subject : Common points between objectives of river improvement and public participation, river environments and flood control, and disaster prevention


The 4th JRRN River Environment Mini Lecture was held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.


The lecture started by introducing the history of citizens’ activities in rivers over about 50 years in Japan. It was followed by systematic descriptions of the activities of citizens in rivers and waterfronts, using typical case examples nationwide. After that, based on his experience in rivers for about 35 years, the lecturer talked about the objectives and meaning of public participation in river development (which is the main subject of this lecture), as regards: developing an attachment to the region and improving a sense for avoiding disasters; achievement of a safe and comfortable lifestyle; and developing new public management.


In a one-hour exchange of opinions after the lecture, many questions were posed by civic groups, local officials, and consultants engaged in activities in rivers. The lecturer made a valuable suggestion for creating opportunities both for thorough on-site inspection and discussion (e.g. workshops) as a way to promote mutual understanding between river administrators and citizens.


>>Record of a lecture (Language: Japanese only)