Second announcement International Conference “Twenty-five Years after Chornobyl Accident: Safety for the Future” 20-22 April, 2011 Kyiv, Ukraine Conference is organized by: Government of Ukraine In co-operation with: Government of the Republic of Belarus Government of the Russian Federation European Commission Council of Europe Institute of Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety ( France) Society for Technical and Nuclear Safety GRS (Germany) Supported by UN organizations: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) General information 26 April 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl accident, which caused significant alterations not only in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, but in the whole World. Consequences of catastrophe had great social impact and changed attitude to nuclear power at the world scale. International radiation standards, national strategies for nuclear power engineering progress, measures for nuclear safety improvement and management of radioactive wastes were reviewed essentially. It is important now to estimate the efficiency of radiation safety measures applied over last decades, analyse mistakes and outline the plan of actions for future. Aiming at the generalization of the experience of Chornobyl catastrophe consequences mitigation, and at the further efficient usage of the got experience to improve the nuclear and radiation safety in the World, International Conference ( hereinafter Conference) “Twenty-five Years after Chornobyl Accident: Safety for the Future” to be held in Kiev on April 20-22, 2011. The Conference looks forward to effective implementation of the up-to-date international experience to solve the following problems: nuclear and radiation risks; up-to-date technologies and scientific progress for safety of future; co-operation of government and people; consequences of nuclear and radiation accidents for people health and environment; Shelter –object, Decommissioning of Chornobyl NPP, strategy for radioactive wastes and spent fuel management; development of prevention and response to nuclear and other technogenic emergencies; development of emergency plans, public awareness and involvement in emergency planning; post-accident radiation monitoring; radioecological consequences of the Chornobyl catastrophe, farming in contaminated areas, social and economic development of areas exposed to the Chornobyl catastrophe: successful development models, overcoming stereotypes and improving the investment attractiveness of regions. 1 Structure of International Conference Working languages of the Conference are Ukrainian, English, and Russian. Participants of Conference will be provided with the set of documents and materials which will be available at the Secretariat of Conference during registration. The collection of reports is proposed to be edited on the basis of the conference conclusions and distributed among participants. The Program of Conference is available on URICD web-site: www.icz.mns.gov.ua.or www.icz.com.ua The Program of Conference encompasses: ceremonial opening, welcoming speech of the Conference organizers, greetings of representatives of governmental and international organizations (April 20, 2011); morning plenary session (April 21, 2011); sectional sessions (from 14 -00, April 21, 2011) by themes: Section 1. Nuclear and radiation risks – cooperation of governments and population, up-todate technologies and scientific progresses for the safe future. Section 2. Provision of radiation safety and health protection of people at the existent postaccidental irradiation, present radiation state and its forecast, modelling and estimation of dose loading on population . Section 3. Shelter object, principal aspects of Chornobyl NPP decommissioning, strategy for radioactive wastes and spent nuclear fuel management. Section 4. Development of a system for prevention and response to nuclear and other technogenic emergencies; elaboration of emergency plans; public awareness and involvement in emergency planning; post-accidental radiation monitoring Section 5. Radioecological consequences of Chornobyl catastrophe; economic management in contaminated areas; social and economic development of territories exposed to the Chornobyl catastrophe: successful development models, stereotypes overcoming, improving the attractiveness for investments. plenary session, announcement of outcomes of sectional sessions, general conclusions of International Conference, recommendations for future. Closing of the Conference (April 22, 2011; visit to the Chornobyl exclusion zone (optional and preliminary registration) (from13-00 till 18-00 hrs, April 22, 2011). Secretariat of the conference: Deputy director of the All-Ukrainian research Institute for civil defense of population and territories from technogenic and natural emergencies (URICD) Perepelyatnikov G.P., Loginova L.S., Perepelyatnikova L.V., Kalynenko L.V. Address: 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv - Tel. +380 044 40915 86, тel/fax +380 044 452 06 78 e-mail vnd@icz.com.ua , web site www.icz. mns.gov.ua or www.icz.com.ua Participation in the Conference. To enter the list of participants of the Conference the following documents have to be submitted: The filled application form, registration form of participant, abstracts (optional). Applications have to be submitted before December 20, 2010 to address: URICD, 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, by fax : (380 44) 452 06 78, and e-mail : vnd@icz.com.ua 2 Application form is given in Appendix I. Registration form of participant of Conference has to be submitted before March 20, 2011 to address URICD, 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, by fax (380 44) 452 06 78, and e-mail: vnd@icz.com.ua. Registration form is given in Appendix III. Abstracts have to be submitted not later than December 20, 2010 as Microsoft Word attachment to address of secretariat: e-mail: vnd@icz.com.ua, copy to lkalynenko@i.ua ;;;;;;/;;. Printed copy of abstract signed by authors is submitted to address: URICD , 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv. Requirements to abstract and report preparation are given in Appendix II. Abstracts have to be viewed by Program Committee, which ascertains the section and form of presentation (oral report, poster). Decisions of Program Committee on abstract admission have to be placed after January 15, 2011 on the web-site of URICD: www.icz.mns.gov.ua. Reports admitted by Program Committee and included in the conference program have to be submitted not later than March 01, 2011 as printed copy signed by author to address: All-Ukrainian research Institute for civil defense of population and territories from technogenic and natural emergencies (URICD) 03164,13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, and as Microsoft Word attachment to: e-mail vnd@icz.com.ua , gperepel@ukr.net. . Registration fee for participants of International Conference Registration fee is 1000 UAH (100 euro) for participants of Conference. It covers the copy of materials and social programme. Authors of the reports admitted by Program Committee, members of Program and organizing Committees, members of official delegations from institutions - organizers of Conference are free from fee payment. For detailed info, please, use the following phones: On filling of application form to participate in the conference, registration form, submitting and editing of abstracts, please, address to Kalynenko L.V. – tel. (+38 0 44) 409 15 86, e-mail lkalynenko@i.ua. On submitting and editing of reports, please, address to Perepelyatnykova L.V. – tel. (+38 0 44) 409 15 86,, e-mail: gperepel@ukr.net. On payment of fee, reservation of hotel and accommodation, please, address to Loginova L.S. – tel. (+38044) 423 81 46, e-mail: vnd@icz.com.ua. 3 Appendix I APPLICATION FORM International Conference “Twenty-Five Years after Chornobyl Accident: Safety for the Future” Please, return the form before December20, 2010 to address: All-Ukrainian research Institute for civil defense of population and territories from technogenic and natural emergencies (URICD) 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, by/fax +380 044 452 06 78.to e-mail vnd@icz.com.ua. Form of address (Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs., etc.): ______________________________________ Surname(English): ______________________________________ Name (English): ______________________________________ Country: ______________________________________ Institution: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Telephone/ Facsimile: ______________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ Conference will be held on April 20-22, 2011, in Ukrainskij Dom by address: 2, Khreschatyk str., Kyiv. 4 Appendix II Requirements to abstracts and reports preparation Technical requirements to abstracts: Page parameters: paper A4, portrait style; margins: top – 20mm, bottom – 20 mm, left side – 20 mm, right side – 20 mm;; Font - Times New Roman normal;97-2003, 12 pts; line spacing – 1,0, no page numbers; TITLE OF THE ABSTRACT (CAPITAL LETTERS BOLD TYPE, FONT TIMES NEW ROMAN ITALICS, 12 PTS, centre justification). line spacing after Authors surname and given names (low case letters, font Times New Roman normal, 12 pts, centre justification) Institution affiliation, country, province/state and city. (low case letters, font Times New Roman normal, 12 pts, centre justification).; line spacing after Text of the abstract (width justification). No more than 2 pages. Technical requirements to reports: Page parameters: paper A4, portrait style, margins: top – 20mm, bottom – 20 mm, left side – 20 mm, right side – 20 mm; line spacing – 1,0, no page numbers. Font - Times New Roman;font style – normal;Type size – 12;Line spacing – 1,0; TITLE OF THE REPORT (CAPITAL LETTERS BOLD TYPE, FONT TIMES NEW ROMAN ITALICS, 12 PTS, centre justification). line spacing after– Authors surname and given names (low case letters, font Times New Roman normal, 12 pts, centre justification) Institution affiliation, country, province/state and city. (low case letters, font Times New Roman normal, 12 pts, centre justification). line spacing after Text of the report (width justification). Illustrations are given within the text just after the reference. Tables made in Microsoft Office Word 2003 and titled in a centre have to be given in numeric order. Figures have to be provided with comments beneath them. Formulas are typed in MS Equation (adjustment of symbols is proportional to the main text, typing in line is preferable); explications of formulas are given beneath after the word “where” without colon. Dimension is given in SI. References within the text are marked by order number in brackets; list of references is placed beneath the text spacing single line after it. Authors take responsibility for their abstract (report) content. Follow the example below OPTIMIZATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE EXCLUSION ZONE * Ivanov P., ** Petrov N. *Ukrainian state Association “Radon” Kyiv, Ukraine; State Enterprise “Technocentre” Chornobyl, Ukraine** Mail address, phone, e-mail Text, text, text On submitting and editing of abstracts, please, address Kalynenko Lyudmila – tel. (+380 44) 409 15 86, e-mail lkalynenko@i.ua. On submitting and edition of reports, please, address 44) 409 15 86,, e-mail: gperepel@ukr.net. 5 Perepelyatnykova L.V. – tel. (+38 0 Appendix III REGISTRATION FORM International Conference “Twenty-Five Years after Chornobyl Accident: Safety for the Future” Please, fill in the form and return it before March 20, 2011 to address: All-Ukrainian research Institute for civil defense of population and territories from technogenic and natural emergencies (URICD) 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, by fax +380 044 452 06 78.to e-mail vnd@icz.com.ua Form of address (Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs., etc.): ______________________________________ Surname(English): ______________________________________ Name (English): ______________________________________ Country: ______________________________________ Institution: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Telephone/ Fax: ______________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________ In the work of which section You like to take part? ______________________________________ Was the text of an abstract or report submitted to Secretariat of Conference? ______________________________________ Would You like to visit the Chornobyl exclusion zone? ______________________________________ Reservation of hotel ______________________________________ Conference will be held on April 20-22, 2011, in Ukrainskij Dom by address: 2, Khreschatyk str., Kyiv, that is nearby underground stations “Khreschatik” or “Majdan Nezalezhnosti”(The Independence square). Registration fee is 1000 UAH (100 euro) for participants of Conference. It covers the copy of materials and social programme. Please, transfer the registration fee before March 20, 2011 to the following bank account: Participants from Ukraine: Participants from abroad: All--Ukrainian research Institute for civil defense All--Ukrainian research Institute for civil defense of population and territories from technogenic and of population and territories from technogenic and natural emergencies, ME U (URICD) natural emergencies, ME U (URICD) 03164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, tел. 45203164, 13, General Naumov str., Kyiv, tел. 45206-78, 06-78, Account N 31255272210289 в ГУДК Account N 25201010052083/840 USA; м. Києва, МФО 820019, Account N 25201010052083/978 EUR Код ЄДРПОУ 24548103 THE JOINT STOCK COMPANY "THE STATE Prescription of payment: EXPORT-IMPORT BANK of UKRAINE", Registration fee for participation in Conference S.W.I.F.T.: EXBS UA UX Prescription of payment: Registration fee for participation in Conference Registration will be confirmed and invitation to conference be sent after the fee payment confirmation is accepted. Authors of the reports accepted by Program Committee, members of organizing and Program Committees, members of official delegations from institition - Conference organizers are free from fee payment. Invitations to these participants will be sent before March 20, 2011. Working languages of Conference are Ukrainian, Russian, English. Badges, documents and other materials will be available to participants at the Secretariat of Conference during registration on April 20,2011. 6