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Dear Colleague
The final RICS Geo lecture sees Martin Pratt from the International Boundaries Research Unit, University of Durham talk on international boundary issues. A topical subject following the recent Iran seizure of British Navy personnel and the subsequent arguments on maritime boundary limits. More information below, no pre-booking necessary, free and open to all (especially students).
RICS Geomatics will be continuing its unique series of evening lectures again next session. Each lecture is CPD relevant and may count towards your CPD/LLL quota as specified within regulations. All lectures are free and open to all (especially students). There is no need to pre-book. A large number of RICS Geomatics regional and international lectures, events and extensive downloads can also be found @ http://www.rics.org/Environmentalandlandconsultancy/Geomatics/
Also, make sure to access all professional RICS Geomatics guidance from http://www.rics.org/guidance and the new Virtually Level - changes to the UK benchmark network client guide in conjunction with Ordnance Survey and Virtually Right - client guide to networked GPS @ http://www.rics.org/mappp 2 more client guides are in in production. All geomatics members now receive the Land Journal (bi-monthly, UK only and bundled within RICS Business) as well as Geomatics World (and Engineering Showcase). More on the Land Journal @ http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=Ida8vu4vzUmBU8vT7es2LA RICS Geomatics has also recently released the latest edition of 'Land Markets and the modern economy' which is available from http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=EukiGGeUNEiIwxLRsdzm6g
RICS Geomatics members are now entitled to apply for the Chartered Environmentalist designation more @ http://www.rics.org/socenv
Student membership of RICS is free, more at www.rics.org/careers
The evening lectures are traditionally held throughout the autumn, winter and spring months and are open and free to all, members and non-members (and especially welcome students). Many of the lectures are followed up by extensive downloads and articles within the faculty journals, prof Paul van der Molen's excellent Christmas lecture can be downloaded @ http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=hs4_mJTsREesX4b5PmJALQ
Although most lectures are held at RICS HQ Great George Street, a number are also held regionally but please check the location information within the programme. No prior booking is necessary.
More information on the full RICS Geomatics programme can be found @ http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=ctmfFRW_IU2n47vbsUDs0w
Lecture
The role of Geographers and Surveyors in International Boundary-Making and Dispute Resolution
Speaker: Martin Pratt
Location: RICS, 12 Great George Street, Parliament Square, London. SW1P 3AD
Date: Thursday 24 May 2007
Time: 1800 - 1900
For all the talk of the emergence of a 'borderless world', many international boundaries continue to be a major source of stress between states. A common source of such stress is a lack of access to appropriate geographical information and expertise in the various stages of boundary-making.
This presentation will highlight some of the key challenges associated with boundary-making in the 21st century and explore the ways in which geographers and surveyors can contribute to effective boundary delimitation, demarcation, maintenance and management.
Martin Pratt studied geography at the University of Durham and International Relations at the University of Chicago before joining the International Boundaries Research Unit in 1994.
He specialises in the analysis of sovereignty and jurisdictional disputes and has advised governments, law firms, oil companies and publishers on more than thirty international boundary disputes. He is currently IBRU's Director of Research and an adviser to the Task Force on International Boundaries of the United Nations Geographic Information Working Group.
The International Boundaries Research Unit works to enhance the resources available for the peaceful resolution of problems associated with international boundaries on land and at sea, including their delimitation, demarcation and management. Since it's foundation in 1989 IBRU has built up an international reputation as a source of information and expertise on boundary and territorial issues around the world.
The lectures are free and open to all, members and non-members. The RICS bar will be open after the lecture.