UNESCO-IOC Regional Tsunami Ready Training for North-eastern, Atlantic and connected Seas Region
UNESCO-IOC Regional Tsunami Ready Training for North-eastern, Atlantic and connected Seas Region
Meeting
14 - 15 January 2025
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
7, place de Fontenoy
75732 Paris cedex 07
France
Organiser(s) & Staff
Participation
Open attendance.
1. Background
UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme (TRRP)
The UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme (TRRP) is an initiative of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, designed to strengthen tsunami preparedness and resilience in coastal communities worldwide. The program is a critical component of global efforts to mitigate the impacts of tsunamis and save lives.
2. Purpose and Goals
The TRRP aims to:
- Enhance preparedness for tsunamis through community planning and education.
- Reduce the risk of loss of life and damage to property and livelihoods.
- Foster a culture of tsunami awareness and resilience in vulnerable coastal areas.
This program aligns with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, promoting sustainable and resilient coastal communities.
3. Benefits of Being Tsunami Ready
Communities that achieve Tsunami Ready recognition benefit from:
- Enhanced safety and preparedness for tsunamis and other coastal hazards.
- Increased confidence among residents and visitors regarding disaster management capabilities.
- Strengthened collaboration with national and international agencies for disaster risk reduction.
4. Key Objectives of the Training
The TR training organized by UNESCO-IOC will:
- introduce the TR guide on the Tsunami Ready Implementation Workflow for Recognition of communities by IOC
- describe the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Indicators and their requirements
- review the supporting TR guidelines, awareness and educational materials and other tools
- share good examples and experiences in the implementation of TRRP from NEAM and other regions
[View an annotated printable version of this agenda]
- 1 - Welcome and Introduction Objective of the training
- 2 - UNESCO-IOC TR Recognition Programme Overview of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Framework Importance of Community Preparedness
TR Recognition - 3 - Assess-1: Tsunami hazard zones are mapped and designated.
Assess 1. - 4 - Assess-2: The number of people at risk in the tsunami hazard zone is estimated.
Assess 2. - 5 - Assess-3: Economic, infrastructural, political, and social resources are identified
Assess 3 - 6 - Discussion Focusing on Assessment Requirements
- 7 - Prep-1: Easily understood tsunami evacuation maps are approved.
Prep1 - 8 - Prep-2: Tsunami information including signage is publicly displayed
- 9 - Prep-3: Outreach and public awareness and education resources are available and distributed.
Prep.3 - 10 - Prep-4: Outreach or educational activities are held at least three times a year.
Prep4 - 11 - Prep-5: A community tsunami exercise is conducted at least every two years.
Prep5 - 12 - Discussion Focusing on Preparedness Requirements
- 13 - Resp-1: A community tsunami emergency response plan is approved.
Resp1 - 14 - Resp-2: The capacity to manage emergency response operations during a tsunami is in place.
Resp2 - 15 - Resp-3: Redundant and reliable means to timely receive 24-hour official tsunami alerts are in place
Resp3 - 16 - Resp-4: Redundant and reliable means to timely disseminate 24-hour official tsunami alerts are in place
Resp4 - 17 - Discussion Focusing on Response Requirements
- 18 - Day 1 Wrap up and Q&A
- 19 - TR Workflow, Formation of National Tsunami Ready Board (NTRB) and Certification Process of UNESCO-IOC
NTRB - 20 - Case studies (CoastWAVE)
CaseSStudies for TR implementation - 21 - Developing a Regional Action Plan
- 22 - Key Takeaways Feedback from participants
| Agenda | Code | Name | Updated on | Action |
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| Agenda | Code | Name | Updated on | Action |
| 2 | TR Recognition | 15/01/25 |
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| 3 | Assess 1. | 15/01/25 |
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| 4 | Assess 2. | 15/01/25 |
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| 5 | Assess 3 | 15/01/25 |
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| 7 | Prep1 | 16/01/25 |
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| 9 | Prep.3 | 15/01/25 |
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| 10 | Prep4 | 15/01/25 |
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| 11 | Prep5 | 16/01/25 |
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| 13 | Resp1 | 16/01/25 |
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| 14 | Resp2 | 15/01/25 |
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| 15 | Resp3 | 16/01/25 |
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| 16 | Resp4 | 16/01/25 |
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| 19 | NTRB | 16/01/25 |
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| 20 | CaseSStudies for TR implementation | 16/01/25 |
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There are 18 participants associated with UNESCO-IOC Regional Tsunami Ready Training for North-eastern, Atlantic and connected Seas Region , 2 of whom are provisional .
= Person has not yet confirmed their participation.
= Person has applied to participate but has not yet been approved.
Participant Stats:
Total Invited: 18
Confirmed: 11
Not confirmed: 2
Unapproved: 5
Not-participating: 0
Rejected: 0
Label(s): Tsunami Priority 3
Created at 17:07 on 25 Nov 2024 by Anzhela Danilova
Last Updated at 09:49 on 15 Jan 2025 by Derya Vennin