2nd ABU MEDIA SUMMIT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION 12-14 May 2016, Krabi, Thailand MEDIA MEETS CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER CHALLENGES PROGRAMME THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016, MEDIA SUMMIT – CONFERENCE DAY 1 MARITIME PARK AND SPA RESORT BIG HALL 09:00–09:30 OPENING CEREMONY Master of Ceremony – Anothai Udomsilp, Director of Academic Institute, ThaiPBS WELCOME REMARKS • Krissada Raungarreerat, Director General, ThaiPBS • Javad Mottaghi, Secretary-General, ABU VIDEO MESSAGE Robert Glasser, Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Head of UNISDR 09:30-10:15 SESSION 1: The Global Perspective: Climate Change in Focus Representatives of UN agencies and academia provide an overview of the current status of the science on climate change, along with details of recent UN global conventions, challenges and future targets. Moderator: Satinder Bindra, Principal Director, Department of External Relations, ADB, Philippines Panellists: • Elisabeth Eide, Professor, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Science, Norway • Seree Supratid, Director, Climate Change and Disaster Centre, Rangsit University, Thailand Agent Provocateur: Russell Isaac, Managing Director, Sports Media Services, UK 10:15-10:45 Networking/refreshments break 10:45–11:45 SESSION 2: Climate Change and Society A roundtable discussion with speakers from international agencies, NGOs and the academic sector outlining climate change and development, food security, water security and the impact of climate change on other specifc sectors, such as business and Small Island Developing States. Moderator: Russell Isaac, Managing Director, Sports Media Services, UK Panellists: • Allan Dow, Asia-Pacifc Communication Ofcer, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Thailand • Joe Lowry, Asia-Pacifc Spokesperson, International Organization for Migration • Mohamed Asif, Chief Operating Ofcer, VMEDIA Island Broadcasting Company, Maldives Agent Provocateur: Walter Welz, Agriculture and Development Consultant, Uganda 2 11:45–12:45 SESSION 3: Climate Change Adaptation: Media for Disaster Literacy A roundtable discussion with representatives of UN agencies, meteorological ofces and scientists on future climate change in South-East Asia. The session will also discuss extreme weather events, vulnerability, impacts, adaptation, agro meteorology and traditional knowledge as sources to enhance local awareness of climate change adaptation. Moderator: Russell Isaac, Managing Director, Sports Media Services, UK Panellists: • Shobhakar Dakhal, Associate Professor at Energy Field of Study of the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand • Donna Lagdameo, technical advisor for the Red Cross Climate Centre, Philippines • Darin Klong-ugkara, ThaiPBS News Editor, Thailand • Senaka Basnayake, ADPC, Department Head, Thailand Agent Provocateur: Elisabeth Eide, Professor, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Science, Norway 12:45–14:00 Lunch break 14:00–15:30 SESSION 4: Sendai Framework: Actions for Building Knowledgeable, Resilient Communities This session brings together stakeholders in the DRR process to add practical experiences and potential outcomes to the implementation of the Sendai Framework, adopted at the 3rd World Conference on DRR in Japan. The discussions will be held in two parallel breakout sessions: (a) media, agencies and DRR stakeholder groups; (b) Thai civil society groups. Moderators: Rajib Shaw, Visiting Research Fellow, Kyoto University Natalia Ilieva, Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General, ABU UN Agencies: • Andrew McElroy, UNISDR, Regional Ofce for Asia and the Pacifc,Thailand Stakeholder groups: • IFRC - Marwan Jilani, Head of Bangkok Regional Ofce, • Local Community DRR Network – Rajib Shaw, Board Chair, SEEDS Asia and Visiting Research Fellow, Kyoto University • Disability-inclusive DRR Network (DIDRRN) – Aqeel Qureshi, CEO Techbility, Japan & Alex Robinson, Country Director Indonesia & Philippines, Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund • Gender Inclusive DRR - Mihir Bhatt, Chairperson, Duryog Nivaran; Maria Holtsberg, ADPC; Chetan Sharma - COO & Director, Datamation Group, India • UNISDR’s DRR Private Sector Partnership - Andrew McElroy, UNISDR, Regional Ofce for Asia and the Pacifc • UNISDR Asia Science Technology Academia Advisory Group - Rajib Shaw, Co-Chair • Media - Anothai Udomsilp, Director of Academic Institute, ThaiPBS; Rachael McGuin, Senior Projects Manager, BBC Media Action Myanmar Agent Provocateur: Sharad Sadhu, Media Specialist ( and ITU Consultant, EWBS) 3 15:30–16:00 Networking/refreshments break 16:00–17:00 SESSION 5: Working Together for Climate Change and DRR Literacy Joint session of the two breakout groups will outline conclusions and recommendations for ‘walking the last mile’ in disaster preparedness. Moderator: Anothai Udomsilp, Director of Academic Institute, ThaiPBS Panellists: • Civil Society - Phichawa Kaeokhao, Coordinator of Community Disaster Preparedness • Media, Agencies and DRR stakeholder groups - Rajib Shaw, Visiting Research Fellow, Kyoto University 19.00–21.00 Welcome Dinner Hosted by Thai Public Broadcasting Service Venue: Dusit Thani Krabi Resort Dress code: Casual wear Close of Day 1 FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016, MEDIA SUMMIT – CONFERENCE DAY 1 MARITIME PARK AND SPA RESORT BIG HALL 09:00–10:00 SESSION 6: Media and DRR: an NHK Masterclass NHK, Japan has a sophisticated system of providing rapid and relevant information and programming on natural disasters. An NHK team will provide an overview of the national broadcasting plan of action and the Early Warning Broadcasting System developed by the national public service broadcaster. Moderator: Toshiyuki Sato, Special Controller, NHK International Panellists: • Masakazu Iwaki, Head of Human Interface Research Division, Science & Technology Research Laboratories, NHK • Tsutomu Ozawa, Deputy Head of Digital Content Center, General Broadcasting Administration, NHK • Toshio Kuramata, Senior Producer, Archives Division, Rights & Archives Management Center, NHK 10:00–10:30 Networking/refreshments break 10:30–12:00 SESSION 7: Reaching the Unreached: All inclusive DRR Media is able to reach out to the vulnerable in times of crisis, especially those with a disability, the elderly, women and those in remote and rural areas. Best practices in broadcast programming and outreach are showcased and discussed. Moderator: Alex Robinson, Country Director Indonesia & Philippines, Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, Disability- inclusive DRR Network Panellists: • Masakazu Iwaki, Head of Human Interface Research Division, Japan • Aqeel Qureshi, CEO Techbility, Japan • Maria Holtsberg, ADPC, Project Manager, Thailand • Mihir Bhatt, Chairperson of Duryog Nivaran, Gender-inclusive DRR Network • Chetan Sharma - COO & Director, Datamation Group, India Agent Provocateur: Russell Isaac, Managing Director, Sports Media Services, UK 4 12:00–13:00 SESSION 8: Technologies and Solutions This session provides a range of new models, technologies and solutions in dealing with DRR and climate change. Moderator: Sharad Sadhu, Media Specialist (and ITU Consultant, EWBS) Panellists: • The Role of ICTs in Disaster Risk Reduction - Wisit Atipayakoon, Programme Ofcer, Regional Ofce for Asia and the Pacifc, ITU • EWS Solutions for Digital Terrestrial Television: Regulator’s Perspective - Supatrasit Suansook, Senior Engineer, Ofce of the NBTC, Thailand • Emergency Warning Functionality of Digital Radio - Radu Peter Obreja, Markeing Director, Digital Radio Mondiale, UK • Mobile Emergency Warning System for Disaster Areas - Targeted Multi-Lingual FM Over- Broadcasting - Ivan Carter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Emergency Warning Systems Early Warning Systems for Emergencies. 13:00–14:00 Lunch break 14:00–15:30 SESSION 9: Information, Education, Communication: Building the Toolbox for the Knowledgeable Society This plenary session and roundtable starts the process of providing guidance in the development of training tools, educational materials, school curricula support, equipment and innovative broadcast programming on climate change and DRR issues. Practical examples from BBC Media Action and Radio Netherlands Training Center add to how, with limited resources, broadcasters can ‘make a diference’ and provide important services to listeners and viewers in terms of knowledge of climate change and DRR issues. The session includes an introduction to the ABU’s new Smart Community Centers concept, which facilitiates afordable access to applicable information and education.It also an inspiration from the IFRC outreach campaign to link communities around the globe. Moderator: Satinder Bindra, Principal Director, Department of External Relations, ADB, Philippines Panellists: • Media for resilience: BBC Media Action approach in Asia - Rachael McGuin, Myanmar; Arif Al Mamun and Hasib Zuberi Shihan, Bangladesh • Making the Media Work for You, Brandon Oelofse, Company Director, Vuselela Media, Trainer Radio Netherlands Training Center • One Billion Coalition for Resilience - Marwan Jilani, Head of Bangkok Regional Ofce, Thailand • ABU Smart Community Centers Concept - Prof Shahab Khan, CEO PLANWEL, Pakistan and Country representative YAMedia Pakistan • ABU Radio-in-a-Box – Ahmed Nadeem, Head of Production Technologies, ABU 15:30–16:00 Networking/refreshments break 5 16:00–17:00 Statement of Commitments and Closing Ceremony Wrap up and Statement of Commitment Rapporteur - Walter Welz, Agriculture and Development Consultant, Uganda