联合国／中国区域灾害管理(UN-SPIDER)讲习班会议通知及报名表

发布日期：2007年09月03日字体：【大】【中】【小】分享：

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT VIENNA OFFICE DES NATIONS UNIES A VIENNE

INFORMATION NOTE

“United Nations/China Regional UN-SPIDER Workshop:

Building Upon Regional Space-based Solutions for

Disaster Management and Emergency Response”

Organized by

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the

China National Space Administration (CNSA)

With the support of

The Government of China

Shenzhen, China, 3 – 5 December 2007

1. Introduction/ Background

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), through its new programme the United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER), and the China National Space Administration are organising the above United Nations/China Regional UN-SPIDER Workshop to promote the new programme which will contribute to helping countries within East and Southeast Asia learn how to access and use space technology for disaster management and emergency response. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction for Asia and the Pacific (UN/ISDR Asia & Pacific) are also contributing to this workshop.

In its resolution 61/110 of 14 December 2006 the United Nations General Assembly agreed to establish the “United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response – UN-SPIDER”, as a new programme of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, to provide universal access to all countries and all relevant international and regional organizations to all types of space-based information and services relevant to disaster management to support the full disaster management cycle by being a gateway to space information for disaster management support, serving as a bridge to connect the disaster management and space communities and being a facilitator of capacity-building and institutional strengthening, in particular for developing countries.

The resolution further specifies that the programme will work closely with National Focal Points (NFP). NFPs are the national institutions representing the disaster management and/or space application communities that are nominated by their respective government to work with UN-SPIDER in the strengthening of national disaster management planning and policies and in the implementation of specific national activities that incorporate space-based technology solutions to support disaster management. Furthermore, UN-SPIDER is working closely with regional and national centres of expertise in the use of space technology in disaster management forming a Network of Regional Support Offices (NRSO) which is contributing to the implementation of the activities of the programme in their respective regions in a coordinated manner, taking advantage of the important experience and capabilities being offered by many countries.

As part of the planned outreach activities in 2007, UN-SPIDER is organising several workshops to raise awareness within the user community, to assess its needs and to contribute to specific activities of this new programme. The workshop to be held in Shenzhen, China will bring together National Focal Points of East and Southeast Asian countries and also experts from the Network of Regional Support Offices, to jointly discuss the implementation of specific UN-SPIDER activities within the region.

2. Objectives of the Regional UN-SPIDER Workshop

The objectives of this Workshop are:

(a) Presentation of the current status of space technology for disaster management and emergency response within the region;

(b) Discuss the UN-SPIDER awareness raising strategy proposal building upon examples of similar successful strategies carried out by other organisations within the region;

(c) Discuss the development of country profiles, user input for the establishment of a UN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal and capacity building needs in the region;

(d) Define ways and means of efficiently coordinating and interacting with National Focal Points and the Network of Regional Support Offices;

(e) Reflect on the best concepts for delivering support to both national activities and to national planning and policies, that consider the use of space-based technologies, and;

(f) Review and discuss activities to be carried out by National Focal Points with the support from UN-SPIDER and the Network of Regional Support Offices.

3. Expected participants

The workshop will bring together a total of 40 decision-makers and senior experts drawn from the following groups:

· UN-SPIDER National Focal Points and experts from the Network of Regional Support Offices in East and Southeast Asia;

· Other national and regional institutions responsible for providing disaster management support;

· National and regional institutions responsible for building capacity and promoting the use of space-based technologies;

· UN agencies and NGOs involved in disaster mitigation and relief;

· Space agencies;

· Academic institutions;

4. Participation requirements

Participants should hold managerial or technical positions at governmental agencies, international, national and regional institutions, NGOs or private industry with programmes or activities relating to providing support to disaster management and emergency response activities or development of space technology capabilities and/or solutions. Nominated National Focal Points, experts from the Network of Regional Support Offices and applicants who demonstrate that the topics of this event are central to his/her professional activities/responsibilities will be selected on a priority basis.

5. Language of the Workshop

The working language of all planned activities will be English.

6. Financial support

Within the limited financial resources available, a number of selected international participants will be offered financial support to attend the Workshop. This financial support will defray the cost of travel (a round trip ticket – most economic fare – between the airport of international departure in their home country and Shenzhen, China) and/or the room and board expenses during the duration of the event. Nominated National Focal Points and experts from the Network of Regional Support Offices will be considered for financial support on a priority basis.

7. Deadline for Submission of Applications

The completed application form, properly endorsed by applicant's government/ institution, should be submitted by mail to the UN-SPIDER Programme Coordinator, Room E-0944, United Nations Office at Vienna, Vienna International Centre, P.O. Box 500, A-1400 Vienna, Austria, no later than Monday 15 October 2007. To accelerate processing of your application, you should also fax an advance copy directly to the Office for Outer Space Affairs, United Nations Office at Vienna, FAX: (++43-1)-26060-5830. Only complete applications, with all the requested information and signatures, will be considered.

8. Life and Health Insurance

Life/major health insurance for each of the selected participants is necessary and is the responsibility of the candidate or his/her institution or government. The co-sponsors will not assume any responsibility for life and major health insurance, nor for expenses related to medical treatment or accidental events.

9. Points of Contact

For information regarding the agenda and programme of the workshop, please contact Mr. Georg Magerl, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs.

Mr. Georg Magerl

Telephone: +43 1 26060 4472

Fax: +43 1 26060 5830

The focal points in China are Mrs. Yin Wenjuan and Ms. Sun Qing, China National Space Administration, who can be contacted regarding local arrangements including venue of the workshop, arrival in Shenzhen, hotel accommodation, transportation to and from the hotel and other logistical details.

Mrs. Yin Wenjuan

Telephone: +86-10-8858 1682

Fax: +86-10-8858-1515

Ms. Sun Qing

Telephone: +86-10-8858 1683

Fax: +86-10-8858-1515

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT VIENNA OFFICE DES NATIONS UNIES A VIENNE

“United Nations/China Regional UN-SPIDER Workshop:

Building Upon Regional Space-based Solutions for

Disaster Management and Emergency Response”

Hosted by the

China National Space Administration (CNSA)

Shenzhen, China, 3 – 5 December 2007

APPLICATION FORM

(To be typed in or handwritten in block letters)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Monday, 15 October 2007

This form, FULLY COMPLETED, should be submitted by mail to the UN-SPIDER Programme Coordinator, Room E-0944, United Nations Office at Vienna, Vienna International Centre, P.O. Box 500, A-1400 Vienna, Austria, no later than Monday 15 October 2007. To accelerate processing of your application, you should also fax an advance copy directly to the Office for Outer Space Affairs, United Nations Office at Vienna, FAX: (+43 1) 26060 5830.

I hereby apply to participate in the United Nations/China Regional UN-SPIDER Workshop. Applicants should be familiar with the objectives and programme topics of the workshop as described above.

A. PERSONAL DATA

1. Family Name: ___________________________________ First Name: _____________________________

2. Sex (Male/Female): _______________________________ 3. Date of Birth: _______/_______/______

Day Month Year

4. Nationality: _______________________________________________________________________________

5. Current Title/Position: ______________________________________________________________________

6. Agency/Organization: _______________________________________________________________________

7. Principal Functions/Duties: ___________________________________________________________________

8. Official Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: ____________________ Country: ____________________

9. Phone 1: ____________________________________Phone 2: ______________________________________

Fax 1: ______________________________________Fax 2: ________________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________

(Please double check your phone/fax numbers and E-mail address, since this will be our principal means to contact you)

10. In case of emergency contact: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________Phone: _______________________ Fax: __________________

B. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

11. Your academic background (degrees, where and when obtained, and a description of your fields of study):

____________________________________________________________________________________________

12. Your professional experience relevant to this workshop:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Provide information on the programmes and mandates of your institution that could benefit from your participation in this workshop, including your involvement and responsibility. :

____________________________________________________________________________________________

14. Have you previously participated in training courses/workshops/seminars (regional or international) organized by the United Nations or its specialized agencies? Yes ( ) No ( )

If yes, please indicate the following: title of the meeting(s), location(s), date(s) of attendance and subject(s) covered by the programme:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

C. PARTICIPANT PRESENTATIONS

15. Several participants will have the opportunity to give a presentation on the topics listed in section 2 of the information note. If you wish to be considered please provide a title for your proposed presentation and a brief description. You may wish to attach a 100-word abstract to this application form.

______________________________________________________________________________________

D. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

16. Life/major health insurance for each selected participant is the responsibility of his/her institution.

E. FUNDING

17. Funds available to support participants in the workshop are limited and will be made available on a priority basis to representatives of institutions that have already been officially nominated as UN-SPIDER National Focal Points and also experts of the Network of Regional Support Offices. Qualified participants whose nominating agency/organization agrees to fund round-trip travel and/or living expenses will be considered on a priority basis. Due to limited funding availability, the organizers strongly encourage you to seek alternative funding to secure your participation. Please indicate below if you are able to pay for your round trip travel and/or living expenses for the duration of the workshop (covered either by your sponsoring agency/organization, or another international, regional or national organization) or if you wish to be considered for funding support. Also, if you are requesting funding support for round-trip travel you must fill in Section 20 at the end of this Application Form.

Living expenses for the duration of the workshop

I have my own funding and do not wish to be considered for funding support ( )

I do not have funding and I do wish to be considered for funding support ( )

Round trip travel to Shenzhen, China

I have my own funding and do not wish to be considered for funding support ( )

I do not have funding and I do wish to be considered for funding support ( )

IMPORTANT: We will only consider your request for funding support if your Application Form is complete, including the travel information and the signature and stamp/seal of the Head of the nominating agency/organization. It is important that our Office receives the original of this application form.

18. Applicant’s signature:

___________________________ _________________________ __________________

(Signature of Applicant) (Place) (Date)

19. Head of nominating agency/organization (required for processing of application):

(The head of the nominating agency/organization also confirms with their signature that the nominating agency/organization will be able to provide funding for the participation of its nominee as indicated in paragraph E of this application form)

______________________________________ _________________________ __________________

(Signature of Head of nominating organisation) (Place) (Date)

_______________________________________________________________________________

(Full name and title of Head of nominating agency/organization/company in print)

_____________________________________________________

(Seal of agency/organization)

IF YOU ARE REQUESTING FUNDING SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

20. The financial support for the cost of travel that will be provided to a limited number of participants will be for a round trip ticket – most economic fare – between the airport of international departure in your home country and Shenzhen, China. In order to help us in providing this funding support we request that you verify in your home country the cost of such a ticket and the routing. Please contact either an airline company that connects your country to Shenzhen or a Travel Agency and provide us with the following information. You should plan to arrive in Shenzhen on Sunday 2 December 2007 and depart on or after Wednesday 05 December 2007 after 6:00 PM.

Name of Airline or Travel Agency __________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

Tel / FAX / E-mail ________________________________________________________________________

Details of route going to Shenzhen – date and time of departure and arrival and flight numbers

________________________________________________________________________________________

Details of route returning to your home country – date and time of departure and arrival and flight numbers

________________________________________________________________________________________

Cost of ticket in local currency and US dollars – include in the cost all airport taxes and other fees

________________________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: The information above is important if you are requesting funding support and will help our planning. Thank-you.

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