Japan and Kazakhstan Collaborate to Enhance Earthquake Risk Reduction in Central Asia and Caucasus Region

In partnership with the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID), the Japan International Cooperation Agency recently held a seminar focusing on earthquake risk reduction from April 16 to 19 in the city of Almaty.

The event, jointly organized with the Kazakh Research Institute of Construction and Architecture and the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction, convened emergency specialists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Japan, being one of the most seismically active nations globally, took the opportunity to share its expertise and cutting-edge seismic safety technologies with countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus region.

During the seminar, Japanese experts delivered a comprehensive analysis of contemporary seismic insulation technologies, highlighting global standards and advanced methodologies adopted in Japan to construct earthquake-resistant buildings. They showcased sample designs employing basic insulation principles that can be emulated in the international construction sector.

Discussions during the event touched upon potential collaborations in seismic engineering between Japan and Kazakhstan. Professionals from the two nations meticulously examined recent earthquakes in and Noto, exchanging insights and experiences while delving into the causes, repercussions, and strategies for reconstructing and fortifying infrastructure post-seismic events.

By analyzing these real-life scenarios, participants aimed to bolster their understanding of seismic hazards and collectively devise preemptive measures to avert and manage similar crises in the future.