Monitoring Ecosystems and Biodiversities

Ecosystem is an essential component in our earth system. However, because of the complexity, locality and heterogeneity in the ecosystem, its observation and modeling seem to be lagging behind other fields such as atmosphere and ocean. The session will exchange information on current activities in ecosystem and biodiversity monitoring with conventional ground observation methods and with remote sensing, and discuss how to promote collaborative observation activities in Asian Pacific regions in terms of GEOSS. Finally, the session will propose recommendations for the future activities. The session will, in particular, focus the discussions in the following three fields;

• # Asia-Flux Network for observing carbon exchange between ecosystem and atmosphere
• # DIVERSITAS for biodiversity monitoring network
• # Remote sensing for ecosystem and biodiversity monitoring.

January 11 (Thu)
16:20 - 16:50	Welcome remarks and discussions on the agenda
	Chair: Dr. Y. Yasuoka (University of Tokyo)
16:50 - 18:50	Remote sensing; reports and discussions
	Chair: Dr. Y. Honda (University of Tokyo)
	Remote sensing programs for ecosystem monitoring in Singapore
	Dr. L. K. Kwoh (National University of Singapore)
	"Ecosystem monitoring & process studies with satellite phenology observations" for the GEOSS meeting
	Dr. A. Huete (University of Arizona)
	A challenge of global biomass estimation using satellite data
	Dr. Y. Honda (Chiba University)
	Satellite observation network for environmental monitoring in Asia
	Dr. Y. Yasuoka (University of Tokyo) and Dr. W. Takeuchi (University of Tokyo)
	JAXA's Challenge for Long Term Earth Observation System
	Dr. N. Matsuura (JAXA)
January 12 (Fri)
10:00 - 11:30	Asia-Flux Network; reports and discussions
	Chair: Dr. Y. Ohtani (FEPRI)
	AsiaFlux activities in relation to the carbon flux observations in Asia
	Dr. Y. Ohtani (FEPRI)
	Strategy to evaluate the Global Carbon Budget of Terrestrial Ecosystem
	Dr. G. Inoue (Nagoya University)
	HydroKorea and CarboKorea: Cross-scale studies of ecohydrology and biogeochemistry in complex landscapes of Korea
	Dr. Joon Kim (Yonsei University)
	Situation of the terrestrial carbon/water observations in China
	Dr. Yu Guirui (Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research)
	Outline of "Integrated Research on Carbon Budget Management in Terrestrial Ecosystems of Asia in the 21st Century"
	Dr. T. Oikawa (University of Tsukuba)
11:30 - 13:00	DIVERSITAS; reports and discussions
	Chair Dr. T. Nakashizuka (Tohoku Univ.) and Dr. E. Wada (FRCGC)
	Introduction
	Dr. E. Wada (FRCGC)
	DIWPA and JaLTER activities
	Dr. T. Nakashizuka (Tohoku University)
	Activities on biodiversity-monitoring in China - On the Chinese forest biodiversity monitoring network
	Dr. K. Ma (Chinese Academy of Science)
	Activities on biodiversity-monitoring in Malaysia - Ecological monitoring of tropical peat swamp forest ecosystems
	Dr. A. R. Nik (Forest Research Institute)
	Activities on biodiversity-monitoring in Korea
	Dr. I. K. Lee (Seoul National University)
	Cross-cutting networks with emphasis on freshwater biodiversity
	Dr. Z. Kawabata (Research Institute for Humanity and Nature)
	Global Land Project and other related activities in Japan
	Dr. T. Kohyama (Hokkaido University)
	Wireless LAN for large-scale observation of biodiversity and ecosystem
	Dr. T. Yahara (Kyushu University) and Dr. M. Hirafuji (National Agricultural Research Center)
	Summary
	Dr. E. Wada (FRCGC)
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch
14:00 - 15:00	Integration of observation and modeling:; reports and discussions
	Chair Dr. Y. Yasuoka (University of Tokyo)
	ALOS Kyoto and carbon initiative - to the global detection of the forest biomass
	Dr. M. Shimada (JAXA) and Dr. A. Roseqvist (JRC)
	Coupling between observation and modeling for ecosystem
	Dr. Y. Yasuoka (University of Tokyo)
	Linking ecology, remote sensing and micrometeorology from plot to regional scales
	Dr. H. Koizumi (Gifu University)
15:00 - 15:30	Drafting of recommendations

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Resolving the climate change and water cycle

     The Asian Water Cycle Initiative (AWCI) contributing to GEOSS was established at the 1st Asian Water Cycle Symposium, in Tokyo, November 2005, in recognition of the need for accurate, timely, long-term, water cycle information as a basis for sound and effective water resources and risk management.
     Demonstration projects have been proposed for promoting Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in river basins in Asia through application of integrated Earth observation data, model output, and downscaling techniques under GEOSS.
     In order to utilize the emerging Earth observation data and associated techniques from different sources, Capacity Building programs in different modules and at different stakeholder levels shall be devised and implemented.
     Based on review of the updated status of the AWCI, this breakout session focuses on Capacity Building programs effectively interacted with the observation, data integration and prediction projects under the framework of GEOSS.

January 11 (Thu)
16:20 - 18:50 Opening Climate and Water Breakout Sessions
16:20 - 16:30	Opening Remarks
	Chair and Co-Chairs
16:30 - 16:45	GEO Work Plan for Climate and Water
	GEO Secretariat
Breakout Session 1 “Updated Status of the AWCI Contributing to GEOSS” chaired by T. Fujitani
16:45 - 17:00	Summary Report of AWCS
	T.Koike
17:00 - 17:30	Short Reports from Science Projects (5 min. each)
	GWSP
	CEOP
	MAHASRI
	MAIRS
	PUB
	JEPP
17:30 - 17:45	Summary Report of the Capacity Building Workshop in Bangkok
	C. Ishida
17:45 - 18:20	Short Reports from Participating Organizations (5 min. each)
	UNU
	ICHARM
	JAMSTEC
	MRC
	JAXA
	OCCCO(JACCO)
	AIT
18:20 - 18:50	Direction for Capacity Building in Asia (10min.each)   Flood Management K.Fukami Drought Management C.Fu   Water Quality Management B..Hoque
January 12 (Fri)
10:00-12:30 Breakout Session 2   “International Cooperation for Capacity Building in Asia” chaired by S. Iqbal
10:00 - 11:30	Needs and Proposals from Participating Countries (5 min. each)
	Bangladesh
	Bhutan
	Cambodia
	China
	India
	Indonesia
	Korea
	Laos
	Mongolia
	Myanmar
	Nepal
	Pakistan
	Philippines
	Sri Lanka
	Thailand
	Uzbekistan
	Vietnam
12:00 - 12:30	Supporting & Assistance Programs (10 min. each)
	APN
	WASABI
13:30-15:30 Breakout Session 3   “Toward Convergence” chaired by T. Koike
13:30 - 14:00	A Framework of the Capacity Building Combined with the Convergence of Observation in Asia
	Discussion Lead: S. Herath
14:00 - 15:00	Implementation Plans for Capacity Building in Asia (20 min.each)   Flood Management K.Fukami   Drought Management C.Fu Water Quality Management B..Hoque
15:00 - 15:20	Summary of the Breakout Session on Climate and Water
	All
Closing Climate and Water Breakout Session
15:20 - 15:30	Concluding Remarks Co-Chairs

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Monitoring Forest Fire

     Wildland fire is one of the major and chronic phenomenona affecting many Countries in South-East Asia. Its effects are of great relevance both at regional and at Global level, like its substantial contribution to the global warming.
     Therefore the control of wildland fires is a very important and urgent function to be implemented worldwide, not only through fire detection and projected evolution but also by fire risk assessment and early warning.
     Sentinel Asia wildland fire Working Group has been established to contribute to control the phenomenon and started its work on improving detection using MODIS data. During the session results of a validation experiment performed in Kalimantan, Indonesia in 2006 will be discussed.
     GEO Workplan 2007-2009 fully recognize the importance of the matter and includes a specific task, calling for the implementation of a wildland fire early warning system worldwide, in support of ISDR initiatives and priorities.
     The session could be a key opportunity to improve regional coordination and plans, seen also as a contribution to a worldwide system.
     Concrete recommendations and proposals are expected along these lines.

January 11 (Thu)
16:20 - 16:30	Welcome Remarks
	Prof. Fukuda (Hokkaido University) Self Introduction of the participants
16:30 - 16:45	Sentinel Asia Activities
	Dr. Moriyama (JAXA)
16:45 - 17:05	Working Group Activities , Symposium Purposes
	Prof. Fukuda (Hokkaido University)
17:05 - 17:20	Break
17:20 - 17:50	Results of Ground Patrol
	Prof. Hayasaka (Hokkaido University)
17:50 - 18:20	Evaluation of Fire Detection using MODIS
17:50 - 18:20	Results of Detection at each organization
	Dr. Nakau (Hokkaido University)
18:20 - 18:50	Evaluation and Improvement of Algorithm
	Dr. Kushida (Hokkaido University)
January 12 (Fri)
10:00 - 10:30	Wildfire semi real time Monitoring and Modeling using MODIS data
	Dr. Takeuch (Tokyo University)
10:30 - 11:00	Prediction of fire and smoke spread
	Prof. Tanaka (Tsukuba University)
11:00 - 11:15	Break
11:15 - 12:45	Reports from Users’ Groups Status of using, plans, requests of Hot Spot Information in each country
	Dr. Orbita Roswintiarti (LAPAN)
	Dr. Aswin Usup (Palangka Raya University (UNPAR))
	Ms.Virany SENGTIANTHR (Science Technology and Environment Agency (STEA), Prime Minister Office (PMO))
	Mr. Odbayar Mishigdorj (National Agency of Meteorology, Hydrology and Enviromental Monitoring of Mongolia Ministry of Nature and Environment)
	Mr. Siri Akaakara (National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP))
	Mr. Hoang Minh Hien (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD))
12:45 - 13:45	Lunch
13:45 - 14:45	Reports from Participants of JAXA Training Invited trainees (5 people*12min)
14:45 - 15:00	Break
15:00 - 15:30	Summary and future plans
	Prof. Fukuda (Hokkaido University)

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Monitoring Earthquakes

     Countries in South-East Asia and North-West Pacific are subject to geohazards, in particular earthquakes and associated tsunamis.
     There is a compelling need to better understand mechanisms and precursors of severe earthquakes and to expand and improve monitoring networks and real time sharing of the observed data.
     The goal of this session is to discuss the scientific and technical status and perspectives of the key components of an Earthquake monitoring and warning system and to promote further cooperation among the Countries affected.
     GEO Workplan 2007-2009 fully recognize this priority and foresees the definition and execution of an end to end pilot project dealing with Geohazards in SE Asia.
     To meet the goal of the session and with reference to GEO provided framework, Researchers and Operators have been invited to discuss the issues and to provide recommendations for scientific and technical developments, as well as future cooperation opportunities.

January 11 (Thu)
16:20 - 16:25	Welcome Remarks
	Mizuho Ishida (JAMSTEC)
16:25 - 18:50	Chaired by Yoshimori Honkura (Tokyo Institute of Technology )
	Global seismic networks
16:25 - 16:55	Current Situation and future vision of the earthquake monitoring network in wide area
	Federico Guendel (Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO))
16:55 - 17:25	IRIS and FDSN Monitoring Network: Current situation and vision of the earthquake monitoring network in wide area
	Rhett Butler (IRIS, U.S.A)
17:25 - 17:55	Earthquake monitoring network in Indonesia
	Fauzi (BMG, Indonesia)
17:55 - 18:25	Tsunami warning in Japan, and Tsunami advisory for Northwest Pacific and Indian Ocean Regions
	Mitsuyuki Hoshiba (JMA)
18:25 - 18:50	Discussions
January 12 (Fri)
10:00 - 12:30	chaired byRhett Butler (IRIS, U.S.A)
	Contribution and suggestions to GEOSS
10:00 - 10:30	Nationwide dense seismic observation networks in Japan --- Hi-net, F-net, KiK-net
	Kazushige Obara ( National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED))
10:30 - 11:00	International Seismic Networks of NIED
	Hiroshi Inoue (NIED)
11:00 - 11:30	Observation of crustal deformation of the Japanese islands by GEONET GPS observations in and outside Japan
	Yuki Hatanaka (Geographical Survey Institute (GSI))
11:30 - 12:00	Earthquake Early Warning --Information before strong ground motion
	Mitsuyuki Hoshiba (Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA))
12:00 - 12:30	The advanced ocean floor network system in the Nankai trough seismogenic zone
	Yoshiyuki Kaneda (JAMSTEC)
13:30 - 15:30	Chaired by Kiyoshi Suyehiro (JAMSTEC)
	Contribution and suggestions to GEOSS (Continue)
13:30 - 13:55	Volcanic hazard simulation using ASTER DEM data: an application of the GEO Grid Project
	Shinji Takarada (Geological Survey of Japan, AIST)
13:55 - 14:20	ALOS status and the latest results on its applications for geohazard or environmental studies
	Makoto Murakami (GSI)
14:20 - 14:45	A tale of three marine observatories and the integrating cyber infrastructure
	Alan Chave (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
14:45 - 15:15	Establishment of data center in Asia and west Pacific area
	Seiji Tsuboi (JAMSTEC)
15:15 - 15:35	“Suggestions to GEOSS”
	Rhett Butler (IRIS, U.S.A)
	“Conclusion”

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