UNITAR OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2011

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1 OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2011 UNITAR 2011 SESSION OCTOBER 2011 TOKYO, JAPAN TSUNAMI AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: LESSONS LEARNED FOR EFFECTIVE PLANNING

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3 ABOUT UNITAR The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), based in Geneva, is an autonomous body within the United Nations which since 2003 has been contributing to capacity building for those working towards a comprehensive management approach to seas and the ocean. THE SERIES Seas, coasts and the ocean are part of the human security complex. Myriad factors including social, political, environmental and economic aspects of human security depend upon the sustainable and comprehensive governance and management of these areas. Inaugurated in , the UNITAR Series on Sea and Human Security examines, from a comprehensive point of view, the concept of human security as it pertains to seas and the ocean. The Series has to date achieved a degree of thematic development with each subsequent Session alluding to its forebears while also adapting to participant evaluations and changes in the global approach and understanding of ocean management SESSION 2011 sees a collaboration between UNITAR and the University of Tokyo Ocean Alliance. The Ocean Alliance forms a network that spans the entire range of the various fields of ocean research at the University of Tokyo, and provides a breeding ground for new ideas and innovations in ocean science. It represents Japan's largest think tank for ocean related issues and promotes research through cooperation among specialists of various disciplines within and outside the University of Tokyo. UNITAR is proud to partner with the University of Tokyo in this programme. Page 3

4 SESSION THEME TSUNAMI AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: LESSONS LEARNED FOR EFFECTIVE PLANNING With the devastating effects of the March Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in Eastern Japan seared into memory, and with the humanitarian crisis being gradually eased, attention turns, necessarily, to the devastation as evidenced on the coastal areas of Eastern Japan. The natural environment however requires a concerted examination so as to guide policy development and implementation which can serve as models for other nations at risk from such devastation. Taking into account lessons learned from the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, as well as preliminary research and conclusions conducted in recent months in Japan, the 2011 Session of the UNITAR Series on Sea and Human Security will examine the effect of the twin disasters on the Ocean, and on the communities and activities dependant upon it. The sociological and biological impacts will be presented, with the necessity of a comprehensive management approach to both disaster preparedness and response being highlighted. SESSION OBJECTIVES The specific objectives of the 2011 Session will be to: Identify key issues that have emerged since the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in regards to the ocean; Examine responses, the lessons learned, and policy development and implementation following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami; Examine feasible action plans for policy implementation; and Highlight the necessity of a comprehensive approach to Ocean Security. Page 4

5 TRAINING OF TRAINERS: Each participant will be empowered to recreate the training upon their return to their organisation in order to achieve a self-propagating legacy. In order to achieve this, a focus will be made throughout the training to relate the learning being facilitated to the realities as they exist for participants. STUDY TOURS: Underscoring the theoretical introductions and analysis presented, Study Tours form an integral part of the training methodologies utilised by UNITAR. Visits will be made to the relevant organisations and institutions to examine the impact of the tsunami. SESSION PARTICIPANTS AND FACULTY The Series is possible thanks to the funding support of the Hiroshima Prefectural Government, the University of Tokyo Ocean Aliance and other financial partners. The participants will consist of: potential decision makers and trainers within national administrations; mid- to high level government officials from selected line ministries; and representatives of NGOs, academia and private corporations. The Faculty will consist of representatives of*; The University of Tokyo; Hiroshima University; United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) *NOTE: Faculty subject to change Page 5

6 PARTICIPATION COSTS The subsidized participation cost for participants based outside of Tokyo the 2011 session is USD 850. o This includes all tuition, material, accommodation, study tour and meal costs for the duration of the programme The subsidized participation cost for participants based in Tokyo itself is USD 450. o This includes all tuition, material, lunch and study tour costs for the duration of the programme. Application deadline is Wednesday, 14 September Applications received after this date will not be examined. Applications received from outside of Tokyo before Friday, September will be eligible for an Early Registration Discount of USD 200 (totaling USD 650) Payment must be received by Friday, 23 September 2011 either by online Credit Card payment or Bank Transfer. Payment details will be forwarded to successful applicants. Attendance is restricted to twenty-five participants. Participants or their organisation/ministry are also required to cover travel costs to and from Tokyo. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are required to submit the following; a completed Application Form (AF); a Personal History (CV) in Word format a Letter of Motivation (LoM) outlining what benefit is envisioned from participatiion in the course To assist UNITAR in the application process, please ensure all documents sent electronically are saved in the following format: SHS11-country-familyname-document, e.g.: SHS11-newzealand-smith-CV Page 6

7 SELECTION PROCESS Selection, by a committee comprised of UNITAR and its faculty, will be based upon; Candidates qualifications and merits; Potential benefits they may gain from the Session in the conduct of daily professional duties; Future roles they may play as trainers. Please note; The working language of the Session is English and participants must have a reasonable proficiency in written and spoken English. Incomplete applications will not be examined. Page 7

8 APPLICATION FORM Surname Name): (Family First Name: DOB: (dd/mm/yyyy) Age: Nationality: Sex: Male Female Private Cell phone #: Highest Academic Qualification: Ministry/Org.: Current Position: Work Address: Telephone #: Fax #: Work Description of your professional duties English Language Skills: Circle one for each question LANGUAGE a) Ability to read: Good Fair Poor b) Ability to write: Good Fair Poor c) Ability to understand: Good Fair Poor d) Ability to speak fluently: Good Fair Poor Funding: I have secured funding I am in the process of securing funding Page 8

9 Description of your professional duties: Your expectations from this Session: OTHER Please include*: A completed Application Form (AF) A completed Letter of Agreement (LoA) A Letter of Motivation (LoM); A Personal History (CV). * APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE ABOVE ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE EXAMINED ** TO ASSIST UNITAR IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE ENSURE ALL DOCUMENTS SENT ELECTRONICALLY ARE SAVED IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT: SHS11-Country-FamilyName-Document eg: SHS11-newzealand-smith-LOM Any questions regarding the modalities of the Session can be directed to Mr Berin McKenzie (berin.mckenzie@unitar.org) Specialist at UNITAR, who is coordinating the Programme. LETTER OF AGREEMENT LETTER OF AGREEMENT I, certify that all parts of the above application form are true and verifiable. If I am selected to participate in the UNITAR Series on Sea and Human Security, I understand that the arrangement and costs of travel to and from Tokyo remain with myself and/or my organisation, and are separate from the participation costs as outlined in this Application Form. I understand that payment of said particiation costs must be made by Friday 23 September Moreover I agree that if I am selected to take part in this programme, I will attend as a representative of my organisation/country and as such will behave in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of UNITAR and Japan. Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Name as it appears in passport: Signature: Complete application packages should be sent, preferably by attachment (with a scanned copy of any signed pages and UNITAR SHS 2011 Application in the subject line) to: berin.mckenzie@unitar.org Page 9

10 APPLICATION FORM Surname Name): (Family First Name: DOB: (dd/mm/yyyy) Age: Nationality: Sex: Male Female Private Cell phone #: Highest Academic Qualification: Ministry/Org.: Current Position: Work Address: Telephone #: Fax #: Work Description of your professional duties English Language Skills: Circle one for each question LANGUAGE a) Ability to read: Good Fair Poor b) Ability to write: Good Fair Poor c) Ability to understand: Good Fair Poor d) Ability to speak fluently: Good Fair Poor Funding: I have secured funding I am in the process of securing funding Page 8

11 Description of your professional duties: Your expectations from this Session: OTHER Please include*: A completed Application Form (AF) A completed Letter of Agreement (LoA) A Letter of Motivation (LoM); A Personal History (CV). * APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE ABOVE ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE EXAMINED ** TO ASSIST UNITAR IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE ENSURE ALL DOCUMENTS SENT ELECTRONICALLY ARE SAVED IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT: SHS11-Country-FamilyName-Document eg: SHS11-newzealand-smith-LOM Any questions regarding the modalities of the Session can be directed to Mr Berin McKenzie (berin.mckenzie@unitar.org) Specialist at UNITAR, who is coordinating the Programme. LETTER OF AGREEMENT LETTER OF AGREEMENT I, certify that all parts of the above application form are true and verifiable. If I am selected to participate in the UNITAR Series on Sea and Human Security, I understand that the arrangement and costs of travel to and from Tokyo remain with myself and/or my organisation, and are separate from the participation costs as outlined in this Application Form. I understand that payment of said particiation costs must be made by Friday 23 September Moreover I agree that if I am selected to take part in this programme, I will attend as a representative of my organisation/country and as such will behave in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations of UNITAR and Japan. Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Name as it appears in passport: Signature: Complete application packages should be sent, preferably by attachment (with a scanned copy of any signed pages and UNITAR SHS 2011 Application in the subject line) to: berin.mckenzie@unitar.org Page 9

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