October 19-23, 2009
2009 Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference
Virginia Association of Hazardous Materials Response Specialists and the
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Hampton, Virginia
Cost and Registration: $165 until October 18, open until filled
This conference will address hazardous materials planning and preparedness, teamwork and training issues, and the latest technology. Workshops and tabletop exercises will provide practical information on incident command systems, railroad incidents, and response to ethanol, propane, and other hazmat spills.
November 4-6, 2009
Second Indian Disaster Management Congress
National Institute of Disaster Management
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Cost and Registration: $20, open until filled
This conference covers different aspects of disaster risk management. Session topics include social and economic issues, disaster response, emergency health management, and geological, hydrometeorological, and man-made disasters.
December 5-6, 2009
International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Industrial Disasters
National Law Institute and the National Institute of Disaster Management
Bhopal, India
Cost and Registration: $300, open until filled
This conference examines issues of corporate social responsibility and industrial disasters. Session topics will include law and the Bhopal disaster, disaster management policy and legislation, human rights, and the impact of industrial disasters on human health.
December 7-10, 2009
2009 Annual Meeting
National Institute of Building Sciences
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: $495 until October 31, open until filled
This conference addresses new ideas for improving the built environment through sustainable practices, smart buildings, and high-performance building design. Session topics include disaster resilience in sustainable design.
December 9-11, 2009
Conference on Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Buildings and Other Structures
Applied Technology Council and the Structural Engineering Institute
San Francisco, California
Cost and Registration: $745 until November 15, open until filled
This conference presents new information on seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of existing buildings. Case studies, new discoveries, innovative technologies, and new materials will be highlighted.
December 14-18, 2009
American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting
American Geophysical Union
San Francisco, California
Cost and Registration: $410 until November 12
This meeting examines the latest issues in earth, planetary, and space science. A special session on desertification will provide an understanding of the role of human-ecological systems in desertification, dryland research, and achieving sustainable management.