PIANC HQ is calling for nominations from Member National Sections to participate in the following Joint InCom/EnviCom Working Group.
WG236 Sustainable Management of the Navigability of Free Flow Rivers
ABOUT WG236 :There needs to be a change in paradigm and methodologies for navigation in natural rivers. This WG is dedicated to the improvement of navigability in natural rivers. It is concerned only with free-flowing currents or rivers in their natural state, entirely or partially, in which the flow is not constrained by any hydraulic infrastructure. The goal is to find ways to guarantee/improve navigability without conventional training structures, concrete, rock etc.
The report is intended to support the growth of inland navigation with reduced investment in river regulation and sustained protection of ecosystem functions of natural rivers.
If you would like to represent the Australian & New Zealand National Section of PIANC on this Working Group please apply to the ANZ Board. Please advise if you qualify as a Young Professional (YP – 40 years or younger) as there are two positions available in each Working Group, one of which is for a YP.
How to Apply:
Please forward your application before COB Friday 29 January 2021 to:
– Marika Calfas (EnviCom Commission Lead ANZ) Marika.Calfas@nswports.com.au
– cc Greg Britton, (Head Commission Lead ANZ) greg.britton@rhdhv.com
Your application should include a detailed CV/Resume with a short covering letter outlining:
1. Your experience in the particular technical field;
2. Why the WG is relevant for the Australian / NZ content and the direct benefits of participation;
3. A commitment that you will prepare (for distribution to all members) a short report providing an overview & outcomes of the WG etc;
4. Whether or not you are seeking to access TAP funding; and
5. Whether you qualify as a Young Professional.
All nominations must be received no later than 29 January 2021
Eligibility:
Please note that Working Group Members need to be Individual Members of PIANC, working for a Corporate Member or Platinum Partner, be an invited expert or a be a member of a Sister Organisation.
Process:
A Selection Committee will review all nominations received and make a final recommendation to the PIANC ANZ Chair.
Responsibilities:
Please be aware that membership of a Working Group does require your active participation. This includes attending Working Group meetings (pre-Covid -19 this was usually at international locations) or as a ‘Corresponding Member’ if you do not want to undertake the normal travel requirements of full membership. If you are expert in the field and would like to influence the outcome of the Working Group we encourage you to participate as fully as you are able.
Costs:
All costs associated with membership must be borne by either yourself or your employer, however PIANC Australia & New Zealand has a Travel Assistance Policy to partially assist with travel & attendance at Working Group meetings, in order to promote Australian and New Zealand technical input into these important WG activities. Many of our members are currently active on a number of PIANC Working Groups and they do produce significant outcomes that benefit maritime matters in our region.
Under the TAP, up to $2,000 funds are payable post travel upon the successful completion of a WG Summary Report and production of relevant travel receipts.