1. Summary of Proceedings Second Annual Flood Forum Information Flow, Networking and Partnership

2. Second Annual Flood Forum Partner Experiences (Session 5)Partner Experiences (Session 5) Group Discussion, Priorities of Regional Collaboration (Session 6)Group Discussion, Priorities of Regional Collaboration (Session 6) Share FMM experiences from the 2002 Flood (Session 2)Share FMM experiences from the 2002 Flood (Session 2) Discuss Tools, Products, Information and Services (Session 3)Discuss Tools, Products, Information and Services (Session 3) Group Discussion, Institutional Setup and Networking (Session 4)Group Discussion, Institutional Setup and Networking (Session 4)

3. Summary of Proceedings— Session 2, National FMM Experience and Agenda Preliminary analysis of LMRB floods and droughts notes changes in land use, population, and floodplain structural development. Though there are non-uniform rainfall changes, cause and effect is unclear, and more data and information are neededPreliminary analysis of LMRB floods and droughts notes changes in land use, population, and floodplain structural development. Though there are non-uniform rainfall changes, cause and effect is unclear, and more data and information are needed Comprehensive presentations on floods and droughts in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, along with information on loss of life and property, emergency response, flood management, lessons learned, institutional issues, and recommendationsComprehensive presentations on floods and droughts in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, along with information on loss of life and property, emergency response, flood management, lessons learned, institutional issues, and recommendations Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

4. Summary of Proceedings— Session 2, National FMM Experience and Agenda Recommendations include improved:Recommendations include improved: Non-structural measures of weather forecasts, flood forecasting and warning, water and floodplain management, community level communications, reforestation and other forms of natural-resources conservation, and numerous “living-with-floods” issuesNon-structural measures of weather forecasts, flood forecasting and warning, water and floodplain management, community level communications, reforestation and other forms of natural-resources conservation, and numerous “living-with-floods” issues Structural measures of detention ponds, diversion canals, pumping stations, and other water-management structuresStructural measures of detention ponds, diversion canals, pumping stations, and other water-management structures Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

5. New concept of flash flood monitoring and warning in Bangkok, with an integration of real-time radar and rain gage data, and rapid analysis and dissemination of data, warning, and graphics to usersNew concept of flash flood monitoring and warning in Bangkok, with an integration of real-time radar and rain gage data, and rapid analysis and dissemination of data, warning, and graphics to users Flood mapping and function of floodplains, and results of hydraulic modelling of the Mekong River and floodplains in the vicinity of Phnom Penh, which helps to explain how floodplains help to reduce flood peaksFlood mapping and function of floodplains, and results of hydraulic modelling of the Mekong River and floodplains in the vicinity of Phnom Penh, which helps to explain how floodplains help to reduce flood peaks Summary of Proceedings— Session 3, Tools, Products, Information, and Services Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

6. Climate and atmospheric models that produce medium- and long-term Ganges, Bramaputra, and Megna River forecasts in South Asia, with possible application in the LMRB, based on results of the Climate Forecast Application in Bangladesh (CFAB) ProjectClimate and atmospheric models that produce medium- and long-term Ganges, Bramaputra, and Megna River forecasts in South Asia, with possible application in the LMRB, based on results of the Climate Forecast Application in Bangladesh (CFAB) Project Programmatic aspects of Asia Flood Network, a program to transfer USGS and NOAA technologies to counterparts in the LMRB and South AsiaProgrammatic aspects of Asia Flood Network, a program to transfer USGS and NOAA technologies to counterparts in the LMRB and South Asia Application of digital broadcast satellites to convey a wide variety of information to even the most remote user, via RANET technology and programApplication of digital broadcast satellites to convey a wide variety of information to even the most remote user, via RANET technology and program Summary of Proceedings— Session 3, Tools, Products, Information, and Services Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

7. MRC Flood Management and Mitigation Programme components of:MRC Flood Management and Mitigation Programme components of: 1.Regional FMM Centre 2.Structural Measures and Flood Proofing 3.Mediation of Trans-Boundary Issues 4.Flood Emergency Management Strengthening 5.Land Use Management FMM Schedule and BudgetFMM Schedule and Budget Summary of Proceedings— Session 3, Tools, Products, Information, and Services Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

8. Working Groups 1 and 2-High Priority Items that MRC can help facilitate Cambodia—improved real-time data collection and communications networks, forecasting, and flood-inundation mappingCambodia—improved real-time data collection and communications networks, forecasting, and flood-inundation mapping Thailand—improved mid- and long-term weather forecastsThailand—improved mid- and long-term weather forecasts Vietnam—improved rainfall and water-level data, hydrologic models, and long-term forecastsVietnam—improved rainfall and water-level data, hydrologic models, and long-term forecasts Laos—improved data collection and communications networks to remote areas, forecasting, flood-inundation mapping, and trainingLaos—improved data collection and communications networks to remote areas, forecasting, flood-inundation mapping, and training Summary of Proceedings— Session 4, Institutional Setup and Networking Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

9. Working Groups 3, 4, and 5-High Priority Items that MRC can help facilitate 3.(a) Regional and national systems of flood awareness raising and (b) improved identification of focal points via NMCs and MRCS 4.Improved coordination (a) between MRC and upper Mekong Basin countries, (b) with other river basin organizations, (c) with upper basin countries 5.Better (a) national data and information for forecasting, (b) access to data and information by ordinary people, (c) sharing of data and information between upper and lower basin countries, and (d) more river-awareness kits. Also more meetings and forums Summary of Proceedings— Session 4, Institutional Setup and Networking Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

10. WWF provided an overview of the relationship of structural development and biodiversity in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Striving to conduct research to strengthen structural-development standards to make future development sustainable, while still protecting biodiversityWWF provided an overview of the relationship of structural development and biodiversity in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Striving to conduct research to strengthen structural-development standards to make future development sustainable, while still protecting biodiversity A highly informative summary of the LARS-2 Symposium and the importance of (a) fisheries in the LMRB, (b) the flood-pulse concept, and (c) food securityA highly informative summary of the LARS-2 Symposium and the importance of (a) fisheries in the LMRB, (b) the flood-pulse concept, and (c) food security Summary of Proceedings— Session 5, Presentation of Partners’ Experiences Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

11. Overview of the International Federation of Red Cross/Crescent Societies liaison with riparian societies and disaster-management communities, and a wide range of activities of disaster preparedness and response. Numerous lessons learned and ways forward issues were recounted to strengthen preparedness and responseOverview of the International Federation of Red Cross/Crescent Societies liaison with riparian societies and disaster-management communities, and a wide range of activities of disaster preparedness and response. Numerous lessons learned and ways forward issues were recounted to strengthen preparedness and response American and Cambodian Red Cross presentation on providing relevant and understandable MRC flood-warning information to selected Cambodian communities, and feedback from the communitiesAmerican and Cambodian Red Cross presentation on providing relevant and understandable MRC flood-warning information to selected Cambodian communities, and feedback from the communities Summary of Proceedings— Session 5, Presentation of Partners’ Experiences Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

12. Overview of the Third World Water Forum, which among many other issues seeks to make water “everybody’s business.” Findings of the Forum presented at the Ministerial Conference at the G-8 Evian Summit. Also brief overview of the Interactive Flood Network (IFNet)Overview of the Third World Water Forum, which among many other issues seeks to make water “everybody’s business.” Findings of the Forum presented at the Ministerial Conference at the G-8 Evian Summit. Also brief overview of the Interactive Flood Network (IFNet) Discussion of the Mekong HYCOS, a World Meteorological Initiative to (a) meet the challenges of water assessment and management, and flood forecasting and warning in the LMRB as part of a (b) World HYCOS—WHYCOS. Presented in the context of other regional HYCOS projectsDiscussion of the Mekong HYCOS, a World Meteorological Initiative to (a) meet the challenges of water assessment and management, and flood forecasting and warning in the LMRB as part of a (b) World HYCOS—WHYCOS. Presented in the context of other regional HYCOS projects Summary of Proceedings— Session 5, Presentation of Partners’ Experiences Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

13. Overview of World Food Program Food Aid Intervention and Enabling Development programs in the LMRB through offices in Laos, Cambodia, and Bangkok. Discussed incubation, onset, response, recovery and full adjustment steps to disasters. MRC maps, data, and coordination “work” for WFP as it maps poverty and disaster vulnerability areas, and plans accordinglyOverview of World Food Program Food Aid Intervention and Enabling Development programs in the LMRB through offices in Laos, Cambodia, and Bangkok. Discussed incubation, onset, response, recovery and full adjustment steps to disasters. MRC maps, data, and coordination “work” for WFP as it maps poverty and disaster vulnerability areas, and plans accordingly Summary of Proceedings— Session 5, Presentation of Partners’ Experiences Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

14. Wide-ranging Asian Disaster Preparedness Center overview ofWide-ranging Asian Disaster Preparedness Center overview of Riparian disaster management and response, and new initiatesRiparian disaster management and response, and new initiates Regional initiatives including MRC FMP and Asia Regional Program on Disaster Management, and their several componentsRegional initiatives including MRC FMP and Asia Regional Program on Disaster Management, and their several components Global linkages including the International Strategy for Disaster ReductionGlobal linkages including the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Other associated projects and activities, capacity development, and GTZ appraisal mission of FMP Component 4Other associated projects and activities, capacity development, and GTZ appraisal mission of FMP Component 4 Next steps…………Next steps………… Summary of Proceedings— Session 5, Presentation of Partners’ Experiences Second Annual Flood Forum—Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

15. Group 1- Data and information sharing, flash floods, GIS, information at different time and spatial scale. Also real- time data, improved tools and models, flash flood systems, more extensive data-collection networks to include tributaries, education and capacity development in technologies, awareness training, multi-level disaster training, web links, data for flood (plain) evaluation, international data sharing, joint working group on scientific data analysis Summary of Proceedings— Session 6, Group Discussions; Priorities for Regional Collaboration Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

16. Group 2 – Assessment of flood damages (economic and social), community capacity building, basic flood information for communities, trans-boundary conflict mediation/resolution, solving political and legal intervention, introduce operational-level technologies Group 3 – New technology policies, long-term forecasting, improve flood-risk maps, community level preparedness and relief, technology for long-term flood/drought forecasts, improved technology for agriculture and floodplain management, access to date from all Mekong countries, long term rainfall forecasts, flash- flood and landslide forecasts Summary of Proceedings— Session 6, Group Discussions; Priorities for Regional Collaboration Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

17. Group 4 – Improved management tools, technically appropriate standards, improved technical modelling, improving qualifications of researchers, decision makers, planners and implementers, public participation mechanisms, strengthening local communities and dissemination information to them, establish national/regional flood centers Summary of Proceedings— Session 6, Group Discussions; Priorities for Regional Collaboration Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership

18. Please applaud for your job well done at the Forum in networking and strengthening partnerships! Summary of Proceedings Second Annual Flood Forum— Information Flow, Networking, and Partnership