EMLA 2012 - Emergency Management-A lifecycle Approach

As the world deals with the loss of life, livelihood and wealth due to disasters, both natural and man-made, there is a growing recognition that many of these can be averted. The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) presents an opportunity to convene in an international platform at the annual conference to be hosted by TIEMS Iraq to focus on a Lifecycle Approach in the preparedness, management and relief efforts while addressing issues related to emergencies and disasters.

With a goal of “ZERO TOLERANCE” to loss of life due to disasters, this International conference will highlight important technology and knowhow aspects in the field of Disaster Management. The primary objective is to provide participants with rich information about the core aspects of the Lifecycle Approach in managing and mitigating disasters. The conference aims to build a platform for exchange of lessons learnt in different countries while addressing the impacts of disasters which can help in developing ways to achieve collective goals of safety. At this conference, eminent speakers and domain experts with global prominence will share their valuable experiences, expertise and best practices

Recently, there has been a disturbing increase in the number of natural disasters affecting millions of people, destroying property and resulting in loss of human life. These events include major flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes and many others.
Today the world faces unparalleled threats from human made disasters that can be attributed to failure of industrial and energy installations as well as terrorism. Added to this is the unparalleled threat of emerging and re-emerging diseases, with scientists predicting events such as an influenza pandemic.
All these events pose unprecedented risks to human health on a world scale which requires a massive effort by the international community. This conference therefore focuses on current global health risks, and how best to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters in order to reduce human health impacts.
The conference aimed to help participants to understand the nature of global risks, learn risk management strategies to prepare for disruptive events, and identify the best prevention methods in disaster management and public health. It also provided a forum for the exchange of information between leading academics and partners in disaster management.
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