First Session of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWS-I)

Perth, Austrailia, 3 to 5 August 2005

Venue: Sheraton Perth Hotel

Results of the Meeting

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Objectives of the Meeting

• Have a clear overview and understanding of the IOTWS technology deployment plans of the Indian Ocean countries and to record this information in the meeting report as an initial plan for an integrated regional warning system. The meeting will discuss possible overlap, complementarity and technical compatibility.
• To discuss related systems including seismic, communications, warning centers, sea level networks and data and information management, to establish an intersessional process for continuation of this work and to reach agreement on the preferred way forward.
• Discuss and plan the future operation of the ICG to ensure support of the process establishing the IOTWS including near-term activities, resources and objectives.

Provisional Agenda

• Dr. Patricio Bernal: Assistant Director General of UNESCO and Executive Secretary Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
• Welcome to Western Australia, Dr. Judy Edwards: Minister of Environment
• Welcome Remarks: Australian Official
• Group Photo

2.1 Adoption of Agenda
2.2 Election of Meeting Chair
2.3 The creation of the ICG
2.4 Discussion of procedures for appointment/election of officials of the ICG/IOTWS (IOC rules of procedure)

3.1 National Reports from Member States providing capability to the IOTWS
3.2 Report from ITSU: progress on Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) including Chile, SW Pac and Carib and Med warning systems.
3.3 Interim Report on IOC Assessment Process
3.4 Global multi-hazards and global coordination

4.1 Seismic data collection and exchange
4.2 Sea level data collection and exchange
4.3 Deep-sea pressure measurements
4.4 Tsunami modeling (including bathymetry and inundation mapping), prediction and scenario development
4.5 Warnings and alerts and Operational Centres
4.6 Communication and information awareness (communication plan)
4.7 Technology and technology transfer and sustainability

8.1 Confirmation of date and place of next meeting
8.2 Confirmation of target date for ICG/IOTWS III

Annotated Provisional Agenda

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Provisional Timetable

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last update: 25 July 2005

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