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Rebuilding from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: a message from the Editor-in-Chief

Rebuilding from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: a message from the Editor-in-Chief Sustain Sci (2011) 6:117–118 DOI 10.1007/s11625-011-0136-2 MESSAGE Rebuilding from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: a message from the Editor-in-Chief Kazuhiko Takeuchi Received: 26 May 2011 / Accepted: 26 May 2011 / Published online: 16 June 2011 Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science, United Nations University, and Springer 2011 are explained as phenomena beyond the assumptions adopted for disaster management and preparation. This poses fundamental questions as to how, and to what extent, we should base our actions on uncertain predictions, rec- ognizing that planning for once-in-a-1,000-year events carries immediate costs to society. The affected areas are still facing a dire situation, with radiation leakage amplifying the shortage of basic neces- sities, failure of utilities, and massive amounts of debris. We know now that approximately 20,000 fishing vessels were damaged in seven prefectures. Such compound disasters need to be addressed through strengthening actions targeting all levels, based on a transdisciplinary approach combining natural sciences, social sciences For everyone affected by the tragic earthquake and tsu- and humanities. Indeed, the work of Yasuhara et al. in the nami on 11 March 2011, I extend my heartfelt sympathies. pages of this issue shows how methodologies can be I pray for the swift http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Sustainability Science Springer Journals

Rebuilding from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: a message from the Editor-in-Chief

Takeuchi, Kazuhiko
Sustainability Science , Volume 6 (2) – Jun 16, 2011
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2011 by Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science, United Nations University, and Springer
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Environment; Environmental Management; Climate Change Management and Policy; Environmental Economics; Landscape Ecology; Sustainable Development; Public Health
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1862-4065
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1862-4057
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10.1007/s11625-011-0136-2
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Sustain Sci (2011) 6:117–118 DOI 10.1007/s11625-011-0136-2 MESSAGE Rebuilding from the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: a message from the Editor-in-Chief Kazuhiko Takeuchi Received: 26 May 2011 / Accepted: 26 May 2011 / Published online: 16 June 2011 Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science, United Nations University, and Springer 2011 are explained as phenomena beyond the assumptions adopted for disaster management and preparation. This poses fundamental questions as to how, and to what extent, we should base our actions on uncertain predictions, rec- ognizing that planning for once-in-a-1,000-year events carries immediate costs to society. The affected areas are still facing a dire situation, with radiation leakage amplifying the shortage of basic neces- sities, failure of utilities, and massive amounts of debris. We know now that approximately 20,000 fishing vessels were damaged in seven prefectures. Such compound disasters need to be addressed through strengthening actions targeting all levels, based on a transdisciplinary approach combining natural sciences, social sciences For everyone affected by the tragic earthquake and tsu- and humanities. Indeed, the work of Yasuhara et al. in the nami on 11 March 2011, I extend my heartfelt sympathies. pages of this issue shows how methodologies can be I pray for the swift

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