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7th Annual TIDES Technology Field Demonstration

Time and Duration
Venue City: 
Washington
Basic Information
Date: 
01/10/2013 - 04/10/2013
Venue: 
The Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP) at National Defense University (NDU)
Venue Country: 
United States
Event Organisers: 

The Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP) at National Defense University (NDU)

More Information Link: 
TIDES Demonstration
Language of event: 
English

The 7th annual TIDES Fall Field Demonstration will take place in Washington, DC at the National Defense University (NDU) campus from Tuesday, October 1st to Friday, October 4th.

Processed on Sep 17th 2013

Report launch: The Value of Geo-Information for Disaster and Risk Management (VALID)

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On 3 September 2013, UNOOSA/UN-SPIDER presented a new report which shows the economic, humanitarian and organizational benefits of applying geoinformation to disaster management.
Short title: 
Publication launch: Geoinformation for disaster risk management
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On 3 September 2013, UNOOSA/UN-SPIDER presented a new report which shows the economic, humanitarian and organizational benefits of applying geoinformation to disaster management.

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Tue, 03/09/2013 - 14:49
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Publication: The Value of Geoinformation for Disaster and Risk Management (VALID)
Processed on Sep 3rd 2013

The Value of Geoinformation for Disaster and Risk Management (VALID)

Issue Date: 
Tue, 03/09/2013

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Processed on Sep 3rd 2013

India: Developing a satellite-linked disaster warning system in Gujarat

The government is already working in the implementation of this project

The Indian state of Gujarat is planning a project to set up a satellite-linked disaster warning system along Gujarat's coastline to alert fishermen during adverse weather conditions.

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Tue, 13/08/2013 - 14:09
Read more: 
The Times of India
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22.2587
longitude: 
71.1924
Processed on Aug 13th 2013

9th International Training Course on GIS for Disaster Risk Management

Time and Duration
Registration Deadline: 
Fri, 20/09/2013
Venue City: 
Bangkok
Basic Information
Date: 
21/10/2013 - 01/11/2013
Venue Country: 
Thailand
Event Organisers: 

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)

Co-organisers: 

- The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) - The International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, University of Twente (ITC) - UNITARS Operational Satellite Applications Program (UNITAR-UNOSAT)

More Information Link: 
ADPC
Language of event: 
English
Training Details
Training Event Type: 
Training Event
Training Target Audience: 
The course is open to all participants who are working or will be working in the organizations where spatial information is used or considered to be used for the purpose of disaster risk management, disaster management, or disaster risk reduction. There is no prerequisite GIS knowledge for participant who is interested in this course. The course welcome participants from all geographic areas, however the class size is limited to 30 persons. ADPC accepts nomination on a first come, first served basis provided the applicant meets the course requirement.
Is a certificate Issued?: 
No certificate issued or not known
Training Requirements: 

Participants must be fully conversant in English.

Training Tuition: 
3,175.00 USD
Tuition Remarks: 

The standard course fee of US$3,175 covers the course tuition, training materials, accommodation with breakfast, meeting package, and study visits. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application, lunch and dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses. Participant who wish to seek own accommodation can choose an alternative course fee package B of US$2,275

Additional Information: 

The training will be held in Bangkok, Thailand. Exact venue to be confirmed at a later date.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

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Processed on Jul 23rd 2013

Workshop on Governance Capacity and Natural Disasters: Enhancing Preparedness, Response and Rebuilding

Time and Duration
Venue City: 
Honolulu
Basic Information
Date: 
26/08/2013 - 28/08/2013
Venue: 
John A. Burns Hall, East-West Center
Venue Country: 
Hawai
Event Organisers: 

East-West Center
University of Hawaii at M?noa
United Nations University

More Information Link: 
East-West Center
Language of event: 
English

This workshop brings theoretical and practical expertise to address how governance mechanisms can be enhanced to address natural disasters.

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21.3069
longitude: 
-157.858
Processed on Jul 15th 2013

9th International Conference on Geoinformation for Disaster Management (Gi4DM)

Time and Duration
Registration Deadline: 
Thu, 01/08/2013
Venue City: 
Hanoi
Basic Information
Date: 
09/12/2013 - 11/12/2013
Venue: 
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Rd., Cau Giay
Venue Country: 
Vietnam
Event Organisers: 

The Institute of Geography (VAST) and the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)

Co-organisers: 

Patronage: AARS, VGCR Sponsors: VAST Participants: UN, ADRC, DOSM, JAXA, HUMG, HUA, WRU

More Information Link: 
Gi4DM
Language of event: 
English

The 9th International Conference on Geoinformation for Disaster Management (Gi4DM) will be held between from 9 to 11 December 2013.

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21.0333
longitude: 
105.85
Processed on Jul 11th 2013

26th International Tsunami Symposium

Time and Duration
Venue City: 
Fethiye-Göcek
Basic Information
Date: 
25/09/2013 - 28/09/2013
Venue: 
Fethiye-Göcek
Venue Country: 
Turkey
More Information Link: 
Tsunami2013
Language of event: 
English

The 26th international tsunami symposium will include the three-day scientific session in Fethiye-Göcek (September 25-27) and an optional one-day technical tour and a special session in Rhodes

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28.9444
Processed on Jun 28th 2013

DCG 3rd Annual Conference on Flood Control, Environmental Management and Climate Change

Time and Duration
Registration Deadline: 
Fri, 10/05/2013
Venue City: 
London
Basic Information
Date: 
25/06/2013 - 30/06/2013
Venue: 
London
Venue Country: 
UK
Event Organisers: 

Disaster Control Group (DCG)

More Information Link: 
DCG 3rd Annual Conference on Flood control, Environmental Management and Climate Change
Language of event: 
English

The Disaster Control Group Conference (DCGC - 2013) is for people with an interest in and concern for, scientific, policy and strategic perspectives in Disaster manag

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51.477
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-0.081274
Processed on May 16th 2013

Brussels Space Policy round Table: Cooperation vs Competition in Space Activities

Time and Duration
Registration Deadline: 
Thu, 16/05/2013
Venue City: 
Brussels
Basic Information
Date: 
21/05/2013
Venue: 
Brussels
Venue Country: 
Belgium
Event Organisers: 

SW Foundation

More Information Link: 
Brussels Space Policy Round Table
Language of event: 
English

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50.8421
longitude: 
4.37123
Processed on May 15th 2013