U.N. University

National Aug 26, 2016

'Exposed' Japan at far higher disaster risk than other developed nations: report

Japan is well-equipped to cope with natural hazards but faces a far greater risk from disasters than other developed nations due to its high exposure to earthquakes and floods, a U.N. University report has shown. Japan ranked 17th among 171 countries surveyed, while many other ...

National Nov 2, 2015

U.N. University chief urges Japan not to squander Security Council chance

by Masaaki Kameda

A high-ranking U.N. official expresses hope that Tokyo will make contributions to global human security as well as specific issues such as Syria when it sits on the Security Council.