Advanced Emergency Alerting
23-25 September, 2014
The ABU was represented at the Space Technology and GIS meeting held in Bangkok on 23-25 September. Contributions were made on the future directions and policy formulation on use of space technology for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management.
The ABU was commended for its contribution in the region and beyond. The ABU highlighted the role of media, the use of various forms of broadcast technologies and the need for securing access to information by the public.
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Policy Makers Dialogue and Capacity Development for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Asia and the Pacific – Harnessing Information and Space Technology and Geographic Information System
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HBF-ABU REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN DISASTER MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT 3-5 September 2014, Kuala Lumpur
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It will provide emphasis and demonstrate the importance of coordination and working together, among stakeholders, through the use of proven models and Standard Operational Procedures applicable to different types of disaster situations.
Experienced experts will educate and share knowledge on how to plan, deploy and utilise the latest tools and technologies to effectively communicate and inform the public in pre, during and post disaster situations.
It will particularly aim to develop and improve the cooperation and coordination process among stakeholders with the use of enhanced SOPs and information guidelines.
UNESCO Where the First Wave Arrives in Minutes
UNESCO Information Guidebook Tsunami Early Warning for Broadcasting Institutions in Indonesia
Jakarta Statement of Commitment
Media Summit on Climate Change, ICTs and Disaster Risk Reduction 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia
EWBS Handbook – Published June 2009
ABU EWBS Declaration 2006
For details and more information please email to: amal@abu.org.my.