Event Report

To All Participants of WSDN2024

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the 8th World Society of Disaster Nursing (WSDN) International Conference. This year’s conference brought together over 400 participants from 14 regions and countries, creating a rich exchange of international knowledge and diverse perspectives. Under the theme “Rethinking Disaster Nursing in a Changing Risk Environment,” the conference provided a platform to delve deeply into critical issues such as alignment with the Sendai Framework and SDGs, community care, inclusivity, data management, and visualization. Thanks to the valuable insights and recommendations shared by speakers and participants, we were able to outline concrete directions for the future development of disaster nursing.
Through interactive exhibits, workshops, and excursions, all attendees’ collaboration and co-creation helped visualize global and transdisciplinary knowledge in nursing. These outcomes will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping disaster nursing practice and policies moving forward. This conference’s success would not have been possible without your active participation and support. We sincerely appreciate your contributions. As we strive toward a safer and more inclusive society, we hope to continue co-creating the future of disaster nursing with you. Let us build on the network and wisdom gained from this conference to create an even more sustainable and promising future. Once again, thank you to all participants for making this conference a success.

Chair
The 8th WSDN International Conference
Sakiko Kanbara

Event Outline

We are excited to invite researchers and practitioners from around the world in the fields of nursing, global health, disaster prevention, and environmental studies to participate in a dynamic event featuring lectures, exhibits, and demonstrations both online and in person. This event aims to foster discussions and collaborations among professionals.

Dates

November 29 (Fri.) – December1 (Sun.) 2024

Venue

Kobe City College of Nursing

Purpose

– Main Theme –
Rethinking Disaster Nursing in the Changing Risk Landscape

Primary Health Care to Social Innovation for planetary health
Our goal is to facilitate the sharing of research and practices among nurses specializing in disaster nursing, other professionals, and individuals interested in the field. We aim to exchange information on future social systems, enhance preparedness and mitigation flexibility, build networks, and contribute to the global understanding of disasters. This initiative seeks to improve the safety and security of people worldwide.

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Program

Pre-Conference Program

Interdisciplinary Pre-Study (Dialogue with Experts)

WKC Forum 2024 on Disaster Nursing

Advancing Health and Resilience for emergencies and disasters: Interdisciplinay Collaboration Towards 2023 and Beyond

Session 1

Planetary Health: Navigating the Intersection of Health and Sustainability
Taro Yamauchi, Hokkaido University

Session 2

Smart Cities and Health Resilience: Innovations for the Future
Mihoko Sakurai, International University of Japan

Session 3

Well-being and Community Resilience: Building Stronger Communities
Yuka Shimada, Promotion Council for Well-being
Hiromi Mizota, Hyogo Bosai Society

Panel Discussion

Advancing Disaster Nursing Post – 2030

Chair:
Shinichi Egawa, Tohoku University and Sonoe Mashino, University of Hyogo

Panellist:
Sakiko Kanbara, Kobe City College of Nursing & WSDN 2024 Chair
Taro Yamauchi, Hokkaido University
Mihoko Sakurai, International University of Japan
Ryoma Kayano, WHO Kobe Centre

Chairperson’s Address

Speaker

Sakiko Kanbara (Kobe City College of Nursing)

Moderator

Nurul’ain binti Ahayalimudin (International Islamic University Malaysia)

Keynote Adress

Speaker

Atsuko Nishigaki (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

Moderator

Sonoe Mashino (Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community, University of Hyogo)

Special Lecture

Speaker

Hiroko Minami (Chair Kango Mirai-juku, Japan
Professor emeritus St. Luke’s International University,
University of Hyogo, University of Kochi, Kobe City College of Nursing)

Moderator

Ogcheol Lee (College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion: Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Moderator

Fu-Chih Lai (College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University)

Panelist

Ally Hutton (Western Sydney University SWS Nursing & Midwifery Research Alliance)
Yungyong Jeon (Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy)
Yen Chin Chen (China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital)
Michael Ewers (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin)
Mariko Ohara (Kyoto Nursing College)

Commentator

Kimiro Meguro (The University of Tokyo)

Panel Discussion: Leadership and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in DRR

Moderator

Sheila Bonito (University of the Philippines)

Panelist

Yoshiki Hiruma (Japan Development Bank (JDB) DRR)
Bista Parvati (Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population, Public Health Office, Bhaktapur, Nepal)
Ladylyn Mangada (University of the Philippines Tacloban College)
Sonoe Mashino (Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community, University of Hyogo)

Commentator

Satoru Nishikawa (Professor, Senior Advisor JICA/Tohoku University)

Panel Discussion: Data Management and Visualization for DRR

Moderator

Akira Morita (Next Generation Fundamental Policy Research Institute (NFI))

Panelist

Taro Kanno (The University of Tokyo)
Takeshi Koike (Seirei Christopher University)
Makoto Hanashima(National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience)
MIzuki Miura (KDDI Research, Inc.)

Commentator

Hiro Nishiguchi (Japan Bosai Platform)

Panel Discussion: Policy Recommendation for Way Forward

Moderator

Sakiko Kanbara (Kobe City College of Nursing)

Panelist

Ryoma Kayano (WHO Kobe Centre)
Yoko Shinpuku (Hiroshima University)
Keishi Abe (Doctor, House of Representatives member)
Yudi Ariesta Chandra (University of Indonesia)
Rajib Shaw (Graduate School of Media and Governance Keio University)

Workshop

Student Exchange Session

Oral Presentation

Poster with Lightning Talk

Poster Viewing

Excursion