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Remembering March 11, 2011: Honoring the Resilience, Reflecting on the Loss
As part of its commitment to tsunami resilience worldwide, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission recently convened the Working Group on Tsunamis and Other Hazards related to Sea Level Warning and Mitigation Systems (TOWS-WG-XVII) at the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
The event gathered experts to discuss lessons from Japan’s experience with tsunamis, and to visit the Arahama Area and Arahama Elementary School, stark reminders of the 2011 tsunami's devastating impact. Today, the school stands as a museum, while the surrounding region serves as a memorial, with new settlements prohibited in certain heavily affected areas.
Despite the profound loss and devastation, both local and global communities have rallied together to provide support and aid in the healing process, ensuring that the memory of this tragedy is never forgotten. This solemn anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community preparedness and resilience in the face of catastrophic adversity.
