Working Group Seven:  Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning and Mitigation in the South China Sea Region

Objectives:

1.          To evaluate capabilities of countries in the South China Sea Region for providing end-to-end tsunami warning and mitigation services,

2.          To ascertain requirements from countries in the South China Sea for the tsunami warning and mitigation services,

3.          To promote and facilitate tsunami hazard and risk studies in the region,

4.          To facilitate cooperation in the establishment and upgrading of seismic and sea level stations and networks and communication systems in the region,

5.          To facilitate improvement of the education programs on tsunami mitigation in the region,

6.          To facilitate capacity building and the sharing of tsunami information in the region, including the free and open exchange of data.

Composition:

The Group will be composed of members nominated by Member States in the region with a chairperson and a vice-chairperson to be elected.

Membership:

Representatives of TWFPs and TNCs of Member States

• Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System in the South China Sea Region - Chair Mr Dakui Wang (China), Vice-Chair Ms Suci Anugrah (Indonesia)

The following applies for all working groups:

Languages:  English, Spanish and French

Meetings:  Meet intersessionally.

Coordinator and Elections:  Follow the rules of procedures applying to IOC Subsidiary Bodies.  Chair and at least one vice chair who will be elected either by the ICG/PTWS or the members of the working group for two years with possible reelection of one term in the same position.

Members and appointment:  Nominated by member states in accordance with the rules of procedures applying to IOC Subsidiary bodies.  Technical experts can be invited at the discretion of the Chair.

Calendar of Intersessional work should be determined by the working group at the working group meeting and included in the report.

Duration of the WG:  Two years.

Reports:  A final report has to be submitted two months before the parent body meeting and for each working group meeting within the two following months.  

Financial resources:  At national expense. 

Amendments:  As warranted by the working groups.

WG-South China Sea Region 

Working Group 6:  Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning and Mitigation for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (ICG/PTWS WG PICT)

Terms of Reference:

1.      To continually review and evaluate capabilities of and make recommendations for improvements to countries in the Pacific Islands and Territories (PICT) Region for providing end to-end tsunami warning and mitigation services.

2.      To support the involvement and contribution of PICT countries in the activities of the ICG/PTWS.

3.      To promote and facilitate the tsunami hazard and risk studies in the PICT region.

4.      To facilitate cooperation in the establishment and upgrading of seismic and sea level stations and networks in the region, and the interoperability of these systems in accordance with ICG/PTWS requirements.

5.      To facilitate training and capacity building in the end to end tsunami warning and mitigation system in the region.

6.      To encourage the sharing of tsunami information, including but not limited to the free and open exchange of data.

7.      To facilitate tsunami awareness in school curricula, and development and dissemination of public educational materials.

8.      To work in cooperation with PTWS Working Group 2 & 3, and relevant task teams especially on activities that strengthen country capacity in tsunami warning, risk mitigation & emergency response.

Composition:

The Group to be comprised of representatives from Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) as members,  Council of Regional Organizations in the Pacific (CROP) Agencies and WMO Regional Association V (RAV) as observers with Chair and Vice Chair to be elected by the members of the Working Group and endorsed by the ICG/PTWS.

Membership:

Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning and Mitigation for Pacific Island Countries and Territories (ICG/PTWS WG PICT) - Chair Mrs Esline Garaebiti (Vanuatu), Vice-Chair Mr Mathew Moihoi (Papua New Guinea)

The following applies for all working groups:

Languages:  English, Spanish and French

Meetings:  Meet intersessionally.

Coordinator and Elections:  Follow the rules of procedures applying to IOC Subsidiary Bodies.  Chair and at least one vice chair who will be elected either by the ICG/PTWS or the members of the working group for two years with possible reelection of one term in the same position.

Members and appointment:  Nominated by member states in accordance with the rules of procedures applying to IOC Subsidiary bodies.  Technical experts can be invited at the discretion of the Chair.

Calendar of Intersessional work should be determined by the working group at the working group meeting and included in the report.

Duration of the WG:  Two years.

Reports:  A final report has to be submitted two months before the parent body meeting and for each working group meeting within the two following months.  

Financial resources:  At national expense.

Amendments:  As warranted by the working groups.

WG-Pacific Island Countries and Territories 

Propósito: Para ayudar al Grupo de Trabajo de América Central en el establecimiento de CATAC hasta que tenga la capacidad de proporcionar un servicio operacional.

Mandato: Bajo la dirección del GCI/PTWS-WG-CA, el equipo de trabajo deberá fortalecer la coordinación y cooperación entre los países de América Central para establecer CATAC:

•        Elaborar directrices de capacidad e indicadores de rendimiento para CATAC.

•        Explorar formas para facilitar la difusión y el intercambio de datos e información pertinentes necesarios para el establecimiento de CATAC.

•        Consultar con los Puntos focales de alerta contra los tsunamis, los Centros nacionales de alerta contra los tsunamis y Contactos nacionales sobre tsunamis de la región centroamericana para determinar los requisitos apropiados para los servicios de tsunami.

•        Desarrollar los Procedimientos normalizados de operaciones (SOPs) y el contenido de los servicios de tsunami para CATAC.

•        Identificar las posibles necesidades de recursos para el establecimiento de CATAC.

•        Mantener contacto con el PTWC y NWPTAC (JMA) para la orientación y asistencia técnica.

Modus operandi: El equipo de trabajo trabajará principalmente por correspondencia y reuniones virtuales y preparará informes para las reuniones del GT-CA.

Purpose: To assist the Central American Working Group in the establishment of the CATAC until it has the ability to provide operational service.

Mandate: Under the guidance of the ICG/PTWS-WG-CA, the task team shall strengthen coordination and cooperation among the CA countries to establish the CATAC:

·       Develop capability guidelines and performance indicators for the CATAC.

·       Explore ways for facilitating the sharing and exchange of data and relevant

·       information necessary for the establishment of the CATAC.

·       Consult with National Tsunami Warning Focal Points, National Tsunami Warning

·       Centres and Tsunami National Contacts of the Central American region to determine appropriate requirements for tsunami services.

·       Develop the SOP and the contents of tsunami services for the CATAC.

·       Identify potential resource requirements for the establishment of the CATAC.

·        Keep contact with PTWC and NWPTAC (JMA) for technical guidance and assistance

Modus operandi: The task team will work mainly by correspondence and virtual meetings and prepare reports for the WG-CA meetings.

Miembros: Representantes de los Estados Miembros de América Central y las regiones adyacentes y expertos invitados; representantes del PTWC y NWPTAC (JMA), ITIC y CTWP; Presidente y vicepresidente a ser electos por el Equipo.

Membership: Representatives from the Member States of Central America and adjacent regions and invited experts; representatives of PTWC and NWPTAC (JMA), ITIC and CTWP; with Chairperson and vice Chairperson to be elected

Regional Working Group on Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System on the Central American Pacific Coast - Chair Ms Griselda Marroquin (El Salvador) and Vice-Chair Dr Silvia Chacon (Costa Rica)

WG-Central American Pacific Coast 

ICG/PTWS working group 4