Event Overview
| Event Name | Participatory Forum on Public and Private Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction |
| Date & Time (Local time) | 11 March 2025 8:30-15:00 |
| Venue | Lecture Hall 235, College of Science and Technology, National Chi Nan University & Paper Dome |
| Registration | 2025台灣IAD4AD國際提升邁向零傷亡日工作坊報名表 |
| Organiser(s) | College of Science and Technology, National Chi Nan University; Shui Sha Lian College; Center for Humanities Innovation and Social Practice |
| Contact | Dr Yitzu LIN |
| Email address (Please replace % with @) | yitzu0830%gmail.com |
Description
The primary objective of this forum is to enhance understanding and connections among Taiwan’s Disaster Risk Reduction-focused NGOs. By sharing insights into their respective DRR activities, strategies, and challenges, participating organizations can foster stronger collaboration and work together toward the vision of Zero Casualty.
Zero Casualty does not mean Zero Damage. It aims to reduce avoidable deaths and injuries through effective DRR education, policy-making, and social mobilization, ultimately enhancing societal resilience.
Taiwan is in the Pacific Ring of Fire and face various natural hazards. By this forum we hope to establish an international dialogue platform, bridging cross-border and interdisciplinary efforts toward a safer and more resilient future. In addition to fostering discussions, this forum is also expected to provide the global community with a broader reference for DRR strategies.
The event is set to take place in Puli, a town that suffered devastating damage during the 921 Earthquake. Over the years, Puli has undergone extensive reconstruction and has emerged as a key hub for DRR education and DRR research in Taiwan. Though deeply affected by the earthquake, the town has since become a gathering place for scholars, NGOs, and local communities committed to disaster recovery and resilience building.
Programme
| Time | Agenda | |
| 8:30~9:00 | Registration & Networking | Civil Engineering Students |
| 9:00~9:20 | Opening Speech | Prof. Chen Jie-Ru, Dean of the College of Technology |
| IAD4AD Significance | Assoc. Prof. Shiroshita Hideyuki, Kansai University | |
| 9:20~10:20 | Experience Sharing and Generational Transition (UNI) | Asst. Prof. Lin Yi-Tzu, General Education Center |
| Disaster Prevention Education in Schools (GOV) | Principal Chang Dong-Meng, Chushang Elementary School, Nantou County | |
| Disaster Prevention Efforts by World Vision (NGO) | Senior Officer Cheng Zong-Xun, World Vision | |
| Disaster Prevention Efforts by Tzu Chi (NGO) | Volunteer Leader Lu Xue-Zheng, Tzu Chi | |
| 10:20~10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30~11:15 | Post-Disaster Reconstruction & Taiwan-Japan Connection (INDEPENDENT) | Chairman Liao Jia-Zhan, New Homeland Foundation |
| Vision of the Puli Disaster Prevention Volunteer Team (VOLUNTEER GROUP) | Secretary Pan Yi-Xiu, Puli Disaster Prevention Volunteer Team | |
| Disaster Prevention in Puli Township (GOV) | Chief Su Li-Wen, Social Affairs Division, Puli Township Office | |
| 11:15~11:30 | Closing Remarks | Dean Jiang Da-Shu, Shuishalian College & Humanities and Social Sciences Center |
| 11:30~12:40 | Networking & Lunch | Puli Tzu Chi Volunteers |
| 12:40~13:40 | Hands-on Disaster Prevention – Hiking | Gather at 12:40, 1st Floor, College of Technology |
| 13:40~14:00 (JP Time 14:46) | 311 Earthquake Memorial Silence | Executive Director Yan Xin-Zhu, New Homeland Foundation Prof. Shiroshita Hideyuki, Kansai University |
| 14:00~15:00 | Consensus Workshop - 20-minute Paper Dome Tour - 40-minute Workshop | Executive Director Yan Xin-Zhu, New Homeland Foundation Asst. Prof. Lin Yi-Tzu, General Education Center |
| 15:00~ | Group Photo & Closing | Location: Paper Dome |
