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13 October 2008 to 15 October 2008. United Nations: UN-SPIDER Bonn Workshop: "Disaster Management and Space Technology - Bridging the Gap"Location: Bonn, Germany
Info: Topics of the second workshop will include: Relevant space-based solutions and information for risk and disaster management support and emergency response including on-going and planned initiatives, case studies and best practices, available geospatial data for disaster studies and capacity building opportunities; Presentations and discussion of the contribution of space-based technologies to existing Early Warning Systems as well to the development of Risk Modelling and Vulnerability Assessments; Presentation of the prototype of the UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal (communication and information platform); Presentations and discussion of the contribution of space-based solutions in the field of Emergency and Disaster Medicine; GEO Tasks DI-06-09 (Use of Satellites for Risk Management) and CB-07-02 (Knowledge Sharing for Improved Disaster Management and Emergency Response); Harmonisation of the various existing initiatives that are contributing to helping developing countries access and use space-based technologies for disaster management and risk reduction. (Add to Google Calendar)
Info: Topics of the second workshop will include: Relevant space-based solutions and information for risk and disaster management support and emergency response including on-going and planned initiatives, case studies and best practices, available geospatial data for disaster studies and capacity building opportunities; Presentations and discussion of the contribution of space-based technologies to existing Early Warning Systems as well to the development of Risk Modelling and Vulnerability Assessments; Presentation of the prototype of the UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal (communication and information platform); Presentations and discussion of the contribution of space-based solutions in the field of Emergency and Disaster Medicine; GEO Tasks DI-06-09 (Use of Satellites for Risk Management) and CB-07-02 (Knowledge Sharing for Improved Disaster Management and Emergency Response); Harmonisation of the various existing initiatives that are contributing to helping developing countries access and use space-based technologies for disaster management and risk reduction. (Add to Google Calendar)
Location: Khalili Lecture Theatre of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, United Kingdom
Info: The main speaker is Dr Derek Ward-Thompson (Cardiff) on "Star Formation and Long Wavelength Astronomy". Additional speakers are to be confirmed. (Add to Google Calendar)
Info: The main speaker is Dr Derek Ward-Thompson (Cardiff) on "Star Formation and Long Wavelength Astronomy". Additional speakers are to be confirmed. (Add to Google Calendar)
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