January 9-10, 2010
First Research Conference of World Society of Disaster Nursing
World Society of Disaster Nursing
Kobe, Japan
Cost and Registration: $400, open until filled
This conference allows participants to share disaster nursing experiences and research with the goal of advancing disaster nursing and implementing a global disaster preparedness system.
January 17-19, 2009
Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction 2010
Japan, UNISDR, and the Asian Disaster Reduction Center
Kobe, Japan
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This conference reviews progress and identifies challenges in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action. Best practices, disaster risk reduction challenges, and lessons learned will be discussed with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation in Asia.
January 25-29, 2010
Fourth Regional Training Course on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Local Governance
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Manila, Philippines
Cost and Registration: $1540, open until filled
This course increases local authorities’ knowledge of urban development and disaster risk reduction, builds training capacity, and helps at-risk communities create safer and more sustainable development.
February 21-24, 2010
Ninth International Workshop on Seismic Microzoning and Risk Reduction
Mexican Society of Seismic Engineering and the Universidad National Autónoma de Mexico
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Cost and Registration: $400 before January 31, open until filled
This workshop discusses earthquakes, earthquake engineering, seismic hazard assessment and risk, and earthquake disaster management in urban areas.
February 22-27, 2010
Modeling Floods
Newcastle University
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Cost and Registration: $1912, open until filled
This course introduces the theory and practice of flood risk modeling using flood estimation frameworks, as well as a flood risk management context.
April 8-15, 2010
2010 Hazard Mapping and Environmental Summit
Resource Recovery Movement
Manila, Philippines
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This conference aims to improve risk mapping approaches in the Philippines and other tropical countries. Establishing necessary preparedness plans and estimating the cost of implementing safety measures will also be covered.