APEC Climate Symposium 2013

Regional Cooperation on Drought Prediction Science to Support Disaster Preparedness and Management

Jakarta, Indonesia

11-13th November 2013

www.apcc21.org/eng/acts/prosym/ann/japcc020101.jsp

As with previous APCC events, this symposium will present the latest scientific and technological developments in climate prediction and climate information applications. The event will bring scientists and researchers together with representatives from government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector in order to foster a col! laborative dialogue on drought prediction and management. The 3-day conference will include presentations on drought prediction at multiple time-scales, drought impact assessment, the application of advance climate information to decision-making, the development of innovative Early Warning Systems, and methods for disseminating drought information to relevant stakeholders.

It is estimated that around 100 international and local participants will attend the symposium. Close collaborations have been established with the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG), the local hosts, to make this a meaningful and productive event.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Nina Horstmann or Ms. Sooyang Joo if you would like to request more information about this year's symposium.