PIANC International is kicking off one new InCom and one new RecCom Working Groups! We encourage you to apply – please note the due date is very soon – COB Friday 11 August.
InCom WG 249: “ADAPTATION OF INLAND WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS – ToR“
The overall objective of this Working Group is to summarize adaptation measures available to navigation management organizations and the process in selecting a reasonable measure. The specific objectives are:
1) Develop summary of likely impacts for inland waterways (IW) systems from climate change.
2) Develop summary of potential adaptation measures that IW will need now and into the future; building on relevant portfolios of measures from Annex 4 of WG 178.
3) Develop process, which can be used as a framework for IW systems to determine risk of future climate changes and how to develop adaptation alternatives.
RecCom WG 253: “WATER QUALITY AND FLUSHING ASSESSMENT FOR MARINAS – ToR “
The objective of this working group is to revise and update the report of WG 98 to provide improved practical guidance for quantitative metrics for flushing modelling studies and more comprehensive qualitative recommendations for water quality protection in marinas.
Recent publications of PIANC Working with Nature (WwN) guidelines and Marina Design guidelines, as well as PIANC and ICOMIA efforts relative to Water Quality, AIS (invasive species) and anti-fouling (gloflouling) should also be referenced in the updated document.
Interested in being part of an International Working Group?
If you would like to represent the Australian & New Zealand National Section of PIANC on any of these Working Groups please apply to the A&NZ Board. Many of our members are currently active on a number of PIANC Working Groups and they produce significant outcomes that benefit maritime matters in our region. They also bring significant benefits to participants who get to meet, learn from and share with global experts.
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 11 August 2023 to:
For InCom WG249 ADAPTATION OF INLAND WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
Apply to Greg Britton, (Technical Commission Lead A&NZ) E: greg.britton@rhdhv.com and Ron Cox (PIANC Permanent Task Group Climate Change Member)E: R.cox@unsw.edu.au
Please also cc Paul Weston, EO for PIANC A&NZ E: Paul.weston@pianc.org.au
For RecCom WG253 WATER QUALITY AND FLUSHING ASSESSMENT FOR MARINAS
Apply to Greg Britton, (Technical Commission Lead A&NZ) E: greg.britton@rhdhv.com and Greg Fisk (Climate Champion RecCom) at Greg.Fisk@bmtglobal.com
Please also cc Paul Weston, EO for PIANC A&NZ E: Paul.weston@pianc.org.au
Process for Applications
Your application should include a detailed CV/Resume with a short covering letter outlining:
1. Your experience in the particular technical field; see expertise list above.
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 Travel Assistance Policy (TAP )funding; and
5. Whether you qualify as a Young Professional.
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 A&NZ 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.
Under the PIANC A&NZ Travel Assistance Policy (TAP), up to $2,000 funds may be payable post travel upon the successful completion of a WG Summary Report and production of relevant travel receipts.