December 8-11, 2012
Extreme Natural Hazards and Their Impacts
International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics
Orange, California
Cost and Registration: $450 before November 30, open until filled
This conference will examine global natural hazards risks from differing geological and geophysical perspectives. Countries experiencing recent extreme events and increased vulnerability will be highlighted. Topics include the connection between extreme climate and natural hazards, reducing the uncertainty and risk associated with extreme geohazards, managing disasters in developing countries, and forensic investigation of disasters.
December 12-13, 2012
National Seismic Hazard Mapping Project Workshop
United States Geological Survey
Berkley, California
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This workshop will support efforts to update U.S. seismic hazard maps by discussing ground motion models for different types of earthquake-prone areas. Topics will include summaries of similar workshops, new model development, advantages and disadvantages of standard models, and future map needs. All attendees are invited to speak, show up to three slides, and introduce additional topics.
January 21-23, 2013
New Chief Leadership Symposium
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Phoenix, Arizona
Cost and Registration: $950, open until filled
This symposium is designed to provide newly appointed fire chiefs with the skills and information needed to effectively manage their departments. Topics include critical thinking and decision making, budget management, political understanding, technology and social media, and work-life balance.
January 31-February 1, 2013
Coastal Hazards Summit 2013
University of Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Cost and Registration $175 before December 1, open until filled
This conference will examine coastal hazards such as hurricanes, storm surge, and man-made environmental damage to determine upcoming research needs and share advances in coastal disaster management. Topics include coastal hazard policies, forecasting systems, climate change and sea level rise, coastal restoration options, and collaboration to better prepare for and respond to coastal disasters.
February 8-9, 2013
Disasters, Displacement, and Human Rights: Framing the Field
University of Tennessee Department of Anthropology
Knoxville, Tennessee
Cost and Registration: $40 before January 8, open until filled
This conference will explore questions related to disasters, development, and conflict with the aim of creating a new approach to understanding the human impacts of natural and man-made hazards. Topics to be discussed include holistic approaches to studying DDHR, culturally specific ideas and human rights, triggers of modern disaster, and common denominators of disasters.
March 19-21, 2013
Wildland Urban Interface
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Reno, Nevada
Cost and Registration: $375 before February 1, open until filled
This conference will discuss solutions to wildland-urban interface fire suppression, prevention, and mitigation challenges. Topics include creating fire-adapted communities, assessing wildfire hazards, preventing accidental or intentional wildfires, and reducing wildfire risk while protecting environmental interests.