Call for Abstracts
20th John K. Friesen Conference: Growing Old in a Changing Climate
Simon Fraser University
Deadline: February 15, 2011
Abstracts are now being accepted for presentation at the 20th John K. Friesen Conference to be held May 25-26 in Vancouver, Canada. Papers should address the effects of climate change on the elderly, risk reduction strategies, or other climate and aging issues. Attendees are welcome to submit abstracts in several categories, including papers, individual presentations, and symposia presentations.
Call for Applications
Florida Governor’s Hurricane Conference Student Scholarships
Center for Disaster Risk Policy
Deadline: February 15, 2011
The Florida State University Center for Disaster Risk Policy is accepting scholarship applications from students wishing to attend the 25th Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference, to be held May 12-20 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including registration, lodging, parking, and meals. Scholarship winners are expected to volunteer 12 hours during the conference.
Call for Comments
National Incident Management System Training Plan
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: February 22, 2011
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be accepting comments and questions on its recently updated draft of the National Incident Management System Training Plan. The draft plan will define NIMS curriculum, establish core competencies that guide learning objectives, and update directions for hosting NIMS training courses.
Call for Nominations
2011 Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction
UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Deadline: February 28, 2011
The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction is accepting nominations of individuals or institutions that have improved disaster resilience on levels ranging from national to community. Candidate achievements should be in the same vein as the Making Cities Resilient—My City is Getting Ready campaign. Former Sasakawa laureates, ISDR System members, and those representing disaster reductions institutions may submit nominations.