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Fifth APN Scientific Planning
Group Meeting
26-27
March 2000, Islamabad, Pakistan
Summary Report from Co-Chairpersons Prof.
Zongci Zhao and Prof. Keiji Higuchi.
The Meeting was attended by representatives from
Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia,
Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA, START Oceania,
SASCOM, TEACOM, and the International START Secretariat and by observers
from Pakistan. A list of participants is given in Attachment
II.
1. Opening
Mr. Hiroaki Takagi made opening statement as Director
of the APN Secretariat. Welcoming remarks were given by Dr. Khalid
Mehmood Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Science Foundation.
2. Adoption of Agenda
The agenda was adopted as proposed and is included
as Attachment I.
3. Review of Activities in 1999/2000
The APN Secretariat gave a review of the year's
achievements. During the year the Secretariat had relocated from
Tokyo to Kobe with the support of Hyogo Prefecture. The first full-time
Director was also appointed and the number of staff increased. APN
outputs had also increased with a record number of projects supported;
the first APN Symposium and Scoping Workshops successfully held;
and positive developments in terms of membership inquiries, communications
and the appointment of two new APN Liaison Officers for Southeast
Asia and Oceania.
A summary of the 1999/2000 sponsored projects was
distributed in a revised format. This was welcomed by SPG members
who recommended that this document be widely circulated as a good
means of advertising the work of the APN. The Secretariat undertook
to distribute more copies to APN members and to put the reports
on the APN Homepage. The APN Liaison Officer reports were also distributed.
4. 2000/1 APN Funded Activities
The Director announced that with increases in support
from Japan and a new contribution from Australia, the total budget
available for APN funded activities would be approximately US$1.3
million in the next fiscal year, which means a 20 % increase. In
accordance with the APN Strategic Plan, not all of these funds would
be spent on projects selected through the Call for Proposals. Instead,
some funds would be used to support the outputs of last year's
Scoping Workshops.
With regard to the selection of project proposals
Prof. Zhao introduced the role of the Small Group and explained
that they had used the SPG ranking as the main basis for their funding
recommendations, but that broader factors such as regional or thematic
distribution, opportunities to build on past successes, country
involvement or previous performance had also been considered. The
Small Group recommended 16 projects for funding and detailed explanations
were provided on the reasoning behind the recommendations.
After the discussion
the SPG supported the recommendations of the Small Group to go forward to the
IGM.
Comments were made on a number of specific issues,
for instance on the importance of science/policy links and the fact
that this issue seems to be not fully understood by many proponents.
It was generally agreed that the issue is extremely difficult to
address, but in the longer term it will be central to the success
of APN to find a means of doing so. A brief discussion on the issue
of 2-year-projects concluded that the second year's funding should
be contingent on satisfactory performance in the first year. The
SPG would assess interim reports from proponents which should be
submitted to the Secretariat in January each year.
The outcome of the discussion,
including funding amounts for the projects, will be presented as a recommendation
to the Inter-Governmental Meeting.
5. APN Networking/Capacity Building Programme
The Secretariat presented a proposal for an APN
Networking and Capacity Building Programme, designed to increase
the involvement of those countries that have until now been least
involved in APN activities. The programme was generally welcomed
and received strong support from all SPG members. A flexible approach
to the use of the funds was recommended. Furthermore it was suggested
to build on already existing projects wherever appropriate, in order
to use the limited funds most efficiently.
There was a discussion about which
countries should be targeted and it was suggested that Mongolia and Nepal should
also be added to the original list of Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. In light of the limited budget
for the first year it was proposed to extend the trial period to
2 years, with Mongolia to be included in the second year. During
the first year the Secretariat would conduct a full review of the
options for the long term.
Following an evening discussion among South Asian
representatives, two activities were proposed for the first year
in that region: a regional networking/awareness raising workshop
to be held in Pakistan with APN supported participation from Bangladesh,
Nepal and Sri Lanka. The participating countries will together identify
the themes for the meeting. The coastal zones proposal from Sri
Lanka would also be given some additional funding to enable a broadening
of participation and outcomes.
6. Review of APN Proposals Process
The Secretariat reported the results of the review
of the APN Proposals Process commissioned by the 4th IGM. Recommendations
were made on a number of issues designed to improve fairness, efficiency
and quality of service to proponents.
The introduction of a pre-proposals system
was welcomed by all, after clarification of some procedural issues. There were
some suggested revisions to the pre-proposal format which are included
as Attachment III.
There was an extensive debate about the future of
the review process. It was generally accepted that the current approach
cannot be maintained, and in that context it was agreed to move
toward a mail review system. However, members expressed their concern
that a number of details would require careful consideration such
as the role of the SPG and Small Group in the new process, the number
of reviews required per proposal, the need to group reviewers by
proposals themes, the need to deal adequately with the different
types of proposals such as meetings and research projects, the need
for a tightened Conflict of Interest policy, etc. The Secretariat
undertook to perform a detailed feasibility study which would address
all these issues and report back to the 6th SPG.
The recommendations on conflict
of interest, 2 year proposals, the Rapid Selection stage, APN Per Diem rates
and the
other minor recommendations were all accepted by the SPG. It was
suggested not to limit the number of proposals which could be submitted
by a Proponent, but to clarify that the APN would only fund a maximum
of one project per proponent each year.
During the debate there was a recognition
that the APN is now entering a more mature phase of its activities. As such
the role of the SPG is changing away from a focus on basic processes
such as performing the review function, to a more strategic role
in assessing the major scientific issues for the region and the
means to foster the necessary research.
7. System for Identifying Key Scientific Priorities
The Secretariat introduced the proposed system for
identifying Key Scientific Priorities. There was general agreement
that the APN should agree scientific priorities which should reflect
the frontiers of global change science and the proposed system was
accepted by the meeting, with some minor revisions emphasising the
need for flexibility. The revised system is included as Attachment
IV.
8. CO2 Inter-Calibration
Workshop
On behalf of Japan Mr. Onogawa introduced a proposal
for a workshop to promote efforts to improve the inter-calibration
of CO2 measurements, which is essential to ensure fully
comparable data. These measurements are used to identify the origins
of CO2 emissions, an essential task to evaluate the success
of efforts to reduce anthropogenic emissions. This development was
welcomed by SPG members, who were encouraged to liaise with Mr.
Onogawa over the possibilities for involvement of the relevant agencies
in their countries.
9. Election of Co-Chair
Prof. Higuchi explained that one new Co-Chair has
to be selected since according to APN rules his 2 year term was
now at an end. Prof. Higuchi nominated Dr. Graeme Pearman of Australia
as his successor for consideration by the SPG, outlining his qualifications
for the post. Dr. Moten of Malaysia seconded the nomination. Dr.
Pearman graciously accepted the nomination and was accepted as a
new SPG Co-Chair by acclamation. The term will be for two years
starting after the 5th Inter-Governmental Meeting and ending at
the 7th.
On behalf of the SPG, Prof. Zhao thanked Prof. Higuchi
for his tremendous contribution to the APN. The SPG applauded his
many years of involvement, guidance and dedication to the APN in
an expression of deep appreciation, and a small token of the APN's
appreciation was presented to him.
10. START Update
On behalf of the START International Secretariat
Prof. Fuchs gave an update on recent developments within the START
system. He focused in particular on START's catalytic role and
its focus on capacity building. He then suggested that APN and START
should further explore avenues for cooperation, in particular with
regard to expanding the role of Liaison Officers, database development
and capacity building.
11. Other Business
Dr. Pearman alerted the SPG to the particular scientific
successes of two of this year's APN sponsored projects (99011 and
99013), which the short reports distributed could not fully communicate.
The APN now needs to find a way to build on these successes and
extend the benefits derived.
A number of points of information were also raised
and the APN Secretariat was encouraged to continue cooperation both
with other environmental bodies within the region and with similar
organisations such as the IAI and ENRICH.
12. Science Presentations
Three science
presentations were given. Dr. Amir Muhammed made a presentation on the major
issues and the national
approach to global change research in Pakistan. Dr. Koshy gave an
overview of science and science needs from the Oceania perspective.
Prof. Fuchs gave an overview of the results of the APN sponsored
scoping workshops held in Kobe in October, "CLIMAG" and "Urbanisation,
Industrial Transformation and Environmental Change".
13. Closing
Participants expressed their heartfelt appreciation
to the Secretariat for its work in organizing the meeting, and to
the Co-Chairs for their leadership. A large vote of thanks was given
to the Government of Pakistan and in particular Mr. Elahi and his
staff at the Ministry of Environment, Local Government and Rural
Development for hosting the meeting.
Attachment. II
List of Participants
AUSTRALIA
Dr. Graeme PEARMAN
Chief of Division
CSIRO Atmospheric
Research
PMB 1, Aspendale
Victoria, 3195
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61-3-9239-4650
Fax: +61-3-9239-4460
Email: graeme.pearman@dar.csiro.au
CHINA
Prof. Zongci ZHAO
Co-Chair, APN Scientific Planning Group
National Climate Center
China Meteorological Administration
Baishiqiaolu No. 46
Beijing, 100081, P. R. CHINA
Tel:
+86-10-6840-8576
Fax: +86-10-6217-6804
Email: zhaozc@sun.ihep.ac.cn
INDONESIA
Dr. Agus NURYANTO
Deputy Chairman
National Institute
of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN)
Jl. Pemuda Persil No. 1, Jakarta
13220
INDONESIA
Tel: +62-21-489-5040 / 489-4989
Fax: +62-21-489-4815
Email: agus@mail.lapan.go.id
JAPAN
Prof. Keiji HIGUCHI
Co-Chair,
APN
Scientific Planning Group
Director, Nagoya City Science Museum
2-17-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-0008
JAPAN
Tel:
+81-52-201-4486 (ext 201)
Fax: +81-52-203-0788
Email: higuchi@ncsm.city.nagoya.jp
Mr. Kazunobu ONOGAWA
Principal Research Coordinator
National Institute for Environmental Studies
16-2 Onogawa, Tsukuba
Ibaraki-ken, 305-0053, JAPAN
Tel: +81-298-50-2302
Fax:
+81-298-51-2854
Email: onogawa@nies.go.jp
Mr. Hideyuki MORI
Director
Research and Information
Office
Global Environment Department
Environment Agency
1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8975, JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3581-3422
Fax: +81-3-3581-3423
Email: HIDEYUKI_MORI@eanet.go.jp
KOREA
Dr. Il Soo PARK
Director
Division of Air Pollution
Engineering
National Institute of Environmental Research
613-2 Bulkwang-Dong, Eunpyung-Ku
Seoul 122-706, KOREA
Tel: +82-2-389-8721
Fax: +82-2-388-7989
Email: nierpis@me.go.kr
LAO P. D. R.
Mr. Chanthanet BOUALAPHA
Director, Environment Research
Center
Science, Technology and Environment Agency
P. O.
Box 2279, Vientiane
LAO P. D. R.
Tel: +856-21-218737
Fax: +856-21-218737 / 213472
Mr. Phonethip PHETSOMPHOU
Government Officer
Science,
Technology and
Environment Organization Agency
P. O. Box:
2279
Vientiane, LAO P. D. R.
Tel: +856-21-217650
Fax: +856-21-213470
Email: phet@steno.gov.la
MALAYSIA
Dr. Subramaniam MOTEN
Director
Malaysian
Meteorological Service
Jalan Sultan, 46667 Petaling Jaya
Selangor, MALAYSIA
Tel: +603-7569422
Fax: +603-7550964
Email: subra@kjc.gov.my
MONGOLIA
Dr. Jamsran TSOGTBAATAR
Director,
Institute of
Geoecology
Ministry of Nature and Environment
Baruun Selbe-15
Ulaanbaatar-211238, MONGOLIA
Tel: +976-1-321862
Fax: +976-1-321862
Email: geoeco@magicnet.mn
PAKISTAN
Dr. Munir Ahmed BHATTI
Member (Science)
Pakistan
Science Foundation
Government of Pakistan
Constitution Avenue,
Sector G-5/2
Islamabad, PAKISTAN 44000
Tel: +92-51-9203044
Fax: +92-51-9202468
Email: psfmsmun@comsats.net.pk
PHILIPPINES
Mr. Sabado BATCAGAN
Assistant Secretary
Department
of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Quezon
City
PHILIPPINES
Tel: +63-2-926-8075
Fax: +63-2-920-1761
Email: astb@denr.gov.ph
RUSSIA
Dr. Alexander STERIN
Head
Aerology Department
Russian Research Institute of Hydro-
Meteorological Information
(RIHMI)
6, Korolyov Str., Obninsk, Kaluga Region,
Russia
249020 ,RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Tel: 7-095-255-2012
Fax:
7-095-255-2225
Email: sterin@meteo.ru
SRI LANKA
Dr. Andrayas Wickramachchi MOHOTTALA
Director
Department of Meteorology
383 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-1-694104
Fax: +94-1-698311 / 691443
Email: meteo1@sltnet.lk
THAILAND
Mr. Suphavit PIAMPHONGSANT
Chief Inspector-General
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
Rama VI Road,
Bangkok 10400
THAILAND
Tel: +66-2-246-0064 (ext 200)
Fax: +66-2-246-8106
Email: supavit.p@moste.go.th
U. S. A.
Mr. Louis B. BROWN
Chair,
Working Group on International
Research Cooperation
U.S. Global Change Research Program
c/o Directorate for Geosciences
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd, Room 1070
Arlington, VA 22230, U. S.
A.
Tel: +1-703-306-1516
Fax: +1-703-306-0091
Email:
lbrown@nsf.gov
South Asia START
Regional Committee (SASCOM)
Dr. Amir MUHAMMED
SASCOM Chair
Asianics Agro-Dev.
International
House 13, Street 49, F-6/4
P. O. Box 2316,
Islamabad
PAKISTAN
Tel: +92-51-276424
Fax: +92-51-276492
Email: asianics@isb.comsats.net.pk
START
Prof. Roland FUCHS
Director,
International START
Secretariat
2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington
D. C. 20009, U. S. A.
Tel: +1-202-462-2213
Fax: +1-202-457-5859
Email: rfuchs@agu.org
START Oceania
Dr. Kanayathu KOSHY
Chair,
START-Oceania Regional
Committee
The University of the South Pacific
School of
Pure and Applied Sciences
P. O. Box 1168 Suva, FIJI
Tel: +679-212-446
Fax: +679-302-548
Email: koshy_k@usp.ac.fj
START Regional
Committee for Temperate East Asia (TEACOM)
Prof. Congbin FU
Director,
START Regional Center
for Temperate East Asia (TEACOM)
c/o Institute of Atmospheric
Physics
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing 100029, P. R.
China
Tel: +86-10-62041317
Fax: +86-10-62045230
Email: fcb@ast590.tea.ac.cn
HONORED GUESTS
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood Khan
Chairman,
Pakistan
Science Foundation
Government of Pakistan
Constitution Avenue,
Sector G-5/2
Islamabad, PAKISTAN 44000
Tel: +92-51-9203044
Fax: +92-51-9202468
OBSERVERS
PAKISTAN
Dr. Anwar Nasim
Adviser Science
COMSTECH
3
Constitution Ave G-5/2, Islamabad
Tel: 92-51-9220681
Fax:92-51-9220265
Email: anwar nasim@yahoo.com
Mr. Mohammad Ashraf
Director,Crop Sciences Institute
National Agricultural Institute
Park Road, Islamabad
Tel: 92-51-240269
Fax:92-51-240909
Email munir@rwcs.undpk.org
Mr. Asif S. Khan,
Director General (Pak-EPA)
Pakistan
Environmental Protection Agency
44-Office Tower,Blue Area, Islamabad
Tel:9217882
Fax: 9206343
Email: pakepa@isb.compol.com
Mr. Qamar Zaman Chaudhry,
Director General
Pakistan
Meteorological Services
Sector H-8 P.O. Box 1214, Islamabad
Tel: 0092-51-435189
Fax:0922-51-432588
Email qamarc@hotmail.com
Mr. Hilal A. Raza,
Director General
Hydrocarbon
Development Institute of Pakistan
Islamabad
Tel: 9203958
Fax: 9204902
Email: hdip@apollo.net.pk
Mr. Waseem Ahmad,
General Manager
Hydrocarbon
Development Institute of Pakistan
Plot 18, H-9, Islamabad
Tel: 434930
Fax: 448464
Dr. Ali Rasheed,
Assoc Director General
Pakistan
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
P.O. Nilore, Islamabad
Tel: 207270
Fax:9290275
Email: rasheed.pins@dgcc.org.pk / Rasheed.pins@dgcc.org.pk
Mr. Mohammad Azhar Qureshi,
Manager Fellows Program
LEAD-Pakistan
28 Margalla Road,F-8/3
Islamabad-Pakistan
Tel: 92-51-264742
Fax:92-51-264743
Email: aqureshi@lead.org.pk
Mr. Amjad Zafar Khan,
Manager(Project Development)
LEAD-Pakistan
28 Margalla Road,F-8/3, Islamabad
Tel: 264742
Fax:264743
Email akhan@lead.org.pk
Mr. Arif Alauddin,
Managing Director
National
Energy Conservation Center
Ministry of Environment,
ENERCON
Building G-5/2, Islamabad
Tel: (W)92-51-9206001 R 92-51-297761
Fax: 92-51-9206004
Email arifalauddin@yahoo.com
Mr. Asif Qureshi,
Research Fellow
Sustainable
Development Policy Institute
# 3 UN Boulevard Diplomatic Enclave,
Islamabad
Tel: 278134
Fax: 278135
Email asif@sdpi.org
Mr. Allaud-Din-Nur-Rehman Shah,
Section Officer(Technical-II)
Ministry of Environment, Local Government and Rural Development
UBL Building,Jinnah Avenue Branch, Islamabad
Tel: 9201468
Tax: 9202211
Ms. Safiya Aftab,
Analyst,Energy Programs
Hagler
Bailly Pakistan
# 1, Street # 15, F-7/2, Islamabad
Tel: 276113-8
Fax 824484
Email: saftab@hbp.isb.sdnpk.org
APN Secretariat
Mr. Hiroaki TAKAGI
Director
APN Secretariat
1-5-1 Wakinohama Kaigan Dori
Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0073, JAPAN
Tel: +81-78-230-8017
Fax: +81-78-230-8018
Email: htakagi@apn.gr.jp
Ms. Kazuko WATANABE
Deputy Director
APN Secretariat
(See Address for Mr. Takagi)
Email: kwatanabe@apn.gr.jp
Dr. Gerhard BREULMANN
Programme Manager
APN Secretariat
(See Address for Mr. Takagi)
Email: gbreulmann@apn.gr.jp
Mr. James ROBERTSON
Programme Manager
APN Secretariat
(See Address for Mr. Takagi)
Email: jrobertson@apn.gr.jp
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