The Role of Japan’s Self-Defense Force in Mitigating Disaster Risks Amid Climate Change

Yurika Yunira, Fauzi Bahar, Arief Budiarto, Pujo Widodo, Kusuma Kusuma

Abstract


This research examines the role of Japan's Self-Defense Force (SDF) in mitigating disaster risks driven by climate change, both domestically and internationally. The SDF has implemented key strategies, including preparedness, partnerships, and civil-military cooperation, to effectively respond to natural disasters. The study analyzes significant disaster events, such as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, as well as the impact of the SDF's response in reducing disaster effects. It also discusses the challenges posed by climate change in the Indo-Pacific region and SDF’s ongoing collaboration with international organizations and foreign militaries to enhance regional resilience. The findings underscore the importance of preparedness and international cooperation in disaster risk reduction, providing insights for global disaster management practices.

Keywords: Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan Self-Defense Force, Climate Change, Preparedness


Keywords


Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan Self-Defense Force, Climate Change, Preparedness

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v47.2.6747

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