[U-08] Geoscience Research/Education Across Language And Cultural Boundaries 2: Organization Perspectives

[U08-P04] Progress in Risk Cognition and Reduction for Catastrophic Landslides: Bridging Science, Communication, and Global Collaboration

★Invited Papers

*Gonghui Wang¹ (1.Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)

Keywords:Risk Cognition, Risk Reduction, landslide, knowledge exchange, Global Collaboration

With climate change and the increasing frequency of earthquakes, landslide hazards are becoming more destructive. Preventing or at least mitigating such disasters is essential for building a safer society. Addressing catastrophic landslides requires not only scientific advancements but also effective communication and knowledge sharing across linguistic, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries. As geoscientists operate in increasingly diverse and international settings, the ability to convey complex risk assessments and mitigation strategies to a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and local communities, is critical. This talk will examine recent progress in risk cognition and reduction for large-scale landslides, emphasizing how interdisciplinary collaboration, multilingual outreach, and strategic communication have strengthened both scientific understanding and disaster preparedness. Case studies of catastrophic landslides and cascading hazards from different regions will illustrate the importance of integrating geophysical surveys, geotechnical testing, remote sensing, real-time monitoring, and landslide prediction into risk reduction frameworks. Additionally, the role of professional organizations in fostering inclusive knowledge exchange and developing best practices for hazard communication will be explored. By bridging the gap between science and society, we can enhance global resilience to catastrophic landslides through improved accessibility, strategic partnerships, and culturally responsive risk communication.