Chair: Mrs. Weniza (Indonesia)
Vice-Chair: Dr. Ali Khoshkholgh (Iran)
Terms-of-Reference
1. Plan and coordinate the next IOWave Exercise (IOWave20), taking on-board suggestions from the post-IOWave18 lessons learnt workshop including an increased focus on LDMO down to community level and implementation of IOTR.
2. Prepare the Exercise Manual in accordance with the Guideline on "How to Plan. Conduct and Evaluate Tsunami Exercises" (IOC Manuals and Guides No. 58) at least 6 months in advance of the exercise.
3. Prepare the Exercise Report for ICG/IOTWMS-XIII.
The Task Team will report to the Steering Group and be composed of members nominated by Member States and representatives from TSPs, with a chairperson and vice-chairperson to be elected.
Members
Dr Simon Allen (Australia)
Mr B Ajay Kumar (India)
Mr Badar Al-Rumhi (Oman)
Mr AlYaqdhan Al-Siyabi (Oman)
Mr Khalid Al-Wahaibi (Oman)
Mr Ameer Hyder (Pakistan)
Mr Tariq Ibrahim (Pakistan)

The Indonesian coast, between Banda Aceh and Meulaboh, after the earthquake and the tsunami of 26 December 2004. Photo by Evan Schneider © UN Photo
UNESCO supports Member States in improving capabilities for tsunami risk assessment, implementing early warning systems and enhancing preparedness of communities at risk. UNESCO works closely with national institutions and promotes inter-institutional and regional cooperation. Specialized regional centers provide tsunami information that, together with national analysis, is the basis of the warnings issued for the public. In addition, UNESCO promotes community-based approaches in the development of response plans and awareness campaigns which strongly involve education institutions and end-users.