March 24-26, 2010
International Drought Symposium
University of California
Riverside, California
Cost and Registration: $125 before March 1, open until filled
This symposium will look at drought impact and mitigation through physical, economic, and institutional lenses and encourage an out-of-the-box approach addressing issues. Experts from Spain, Australia, South Africa, Mexico, and California will share drought science and policy. Topics include economics, hydrology, ecology, and water management.
March 26-28, 2010
Disaster Response Challenge
British Red Cross
London, England
Cost and Registration: $79, open until filled
This two-day hypothetical disaster will provide firsthand knowledge of the issues and decisions experienced by Red Cross units when responding to a major incident. Each team will act as independent emergency response unit and develop their own disaster response plan as the scenario unfolds in real time. Specific modules dealing with logistics, communications, first aid evacuation, and security will be included.
March 31, 2010
Third Annual Pacific Preparedness Conference
Pacific Emprints
Honolulu, Hawaii
Cost and Registration: $100 before March 8, open until filled
This conference will address at-risk populations, offer sessions to improve community preparedness and response, and create vulnerability mitigation strategies. Session topics include emergency preparedness for special needs children, cultural considerations in disaster recovery, social media and disasters, and mapping vulnerable populations using geospatial technology.
April 9, 2010
After the Cameras Have Gone: Rebuilding Sustainable Communities in Haiti
The Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters
Boston, Massachusetts
Cost and Registration: Fee, open until filled
This workshop will look at what’s needed to rebuild sustainable communities in Haiti in the wake of the January 12 earthquake. Participants will be expected to brainstorm on long-term reconstruction strategies, policies, and programs related to building, reconstruction funds, planning and development, earthquake-resistant design, and best practices.
May 2-7, 2010
European Geosciences Union General Assembly
European Geosciences Union
Vienna, Austria
Cost and Registration: $602 before March 31, open until filled
This event examines current issues and research from earth, planetary, and space sciences. Hazard-related sessions include hydrometeorology, the societal impacts of natural hazards, and the influences of climate change on wildfire.
May 16-21, 2010
ASFPM 34th Annual Conference
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cost and Registration: $575 before April 4, open until filled
This conference discusses techniques, programs, and resources to reduce flood risk and improve mitigation and watershed management. Topics include FEMA digital flood mapping products, floodplain management, adapting to climate change, mapping and engineering standards, coastal concerns, and building public support for floodplain management.
May 27-29, 2010
First International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment
Islamic University of Indonesia
Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Cost and Registration: $250, open until filled
This conference will examine research and applications for preventing and mitigating disasters through planning. Conference objectives include sharing built-environment knowledge and experience, understanding prevention and post-disaster rehabilitation theories, and developing tools and methods that promote responsible approaches to risk reduction and rehabilitation policy.