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2011.05.30 Announcements
Joint Symposium by British Embassy Tokyo & GRIPS “Science Advice in a Crisis: Fukushima and its Aftermath”
A joint symposium by the British Embassy in Tokyo & GRIPS called “Science Advice in a Crisis: Fukushima and its Aftermath” was held at GRIPS on May 30.
About 300people attended the symposium. It was broadcast live online via Ustream, and participants took questions via Twitter.
Purpose
To provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges involved in providing quick and accurate advice to political decision-makers in an uncertain and fast-moving environment and communicating complex risks to the public.
Program
| 14:30 |
Opening Remarks by Professor Atsushi Sunami, GRIPS |
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14:31 |
Welcome by: Professor Masuo Aizawa, CSTP |
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14:32 – 14:35 |
Purpose of the Symposium & Introduction of Guest Speaker |
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14:35 – 15:00 |
Presentation: “Science Advice in a Crisis: Fukushima and its Aftermath” |
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15:00 – 15:10 |
Comments on the presentation by Mr. Ikegami |
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15:10 – 15:30 |
Question & answer session |
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15:35 – 16:30 |
Panel Discussion / Q&A Session (facilitated by Mr. Akira Ikegami)
Mr. David Warren CMG, British Ambassador to Japan |
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16:30 |
Closing remarks by Dr. Atsushi Sunami, GRIPS |
