Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Director Dr. Alumanda M. dela Rosa co-chaired the International Experts` Meeting on Enhancing Transparency and Communication Effectiveness in the event of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency upon the invitation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The international experts` meeting (IEM), which was chaired by Claude Birraux, First Vice President of the French Parliamentary Office for the Evaluation of Scientific and Technological Choices, was held at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on June 18-20, 2012. The other co-chair during the three-day event was Gordon White, Vice President of the Regulatory Affairs Branch at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
The objective of this IEM was to analyze relevant aspects for enhancing transparency and effectiveness in communications during a nuclear or radiological emergency, in the light of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, and to identify lessons learned and best practices for improving information dissemination.
Dr. dela Rosa made a keynote presentation entitled “The Philippine Experience in Communicating with the Public During the Fukushima Nuclear Emergency: Challenges and Lessons Learned” during Working Session II which she chaired on June 19.
The international experts` meeting was participated in by more than 180 communication experts and government officials from 63 countries and 13 international organizations.
