Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction(Eco-DRR)Experience and Implications in Japan
One prominent concept in Japan's disaster response landscape is the Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction(Eco-DRR)strategy,widely acknowledged and applied in current disaster management practices.This paper systematically explores the foundational concepts of Eco-DRR and its evolution in the realm of disaster prevention and mitigation research in Japan.Local cases are cited to illustrate the implementation of Eco-DRR's three major initiatives:suppressing the occurrence of hazardous natural phenomena,avoiding risk exposure,and reducing vulnerability.The study synthesizes the implementation structure and research trajectory of Eco-DRR in Japan's disaster prevention,mitigation efforts,and ecosystem preservation,emphasizing the significance of traditional wisdom.In conclusion,the study advocates for the exploration and organization of traditional Eco-DRR wisdom in various regions,the integration of the Eco-DRR concept into policy frameworks with broad stakeholder partic-ipation,and a heightened focus on interdisciplinary exchanges in academic research.