WMO International Workshop on Climate Services Information System Operations and Coordination GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

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1 WMO International Workshop on Climate Services Information System Operations and Coordination Nanjing, China March 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS VENUE The WMO International Workshop on Climate Services Information System Operations and Coordination is being organized under auspices of WMO Commission for Climatology Implementation Coordination Team on Climate Services Information System (ICT-CSIS), hosted by the WMO Regional Training Centre (RTC) Nanjing. The Workshop will be held in Room C101, WMO RTC Building of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST). NUIST Metro Station WMO Building RTC NUIST Bus stop NUIST Entrance To Hotel Fig.1 NUIST Campus (Eastern Part) 1

2 Fig. 2 NUIST entrance Fig.3 WMO RTC Nanjing entrance (left) and Flags north of the WMO RTC Nanjing Building (right) WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION The workshop will be conducted in English only and there will be no arrangements for interpretation. Registration of participants will take place at the meeting venue from 8:30 till 9:00 on 21 March Participants will be provided with a ID badge, which serves as a pass to access meeting space and canteen meals. Therefore, all participants are kindly requested to wear the identity badge during the entire workshop. Computer-connected projection facilities will be available for presentations. White boards/flip charts and general office supplies will be available to facilitate discussions. Detailed information on the working arrangements and schedule of the Workshop will be provided in the Provisional Agenda and the Programme. 2

3 COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS The participants are recommended to bring their own Wi-Fi/Ethernet-ready laptop. Internet access is available at the venue in NUIST, and in the hotel through WI-FI or cable connection. Instructions to avail the facility will be provided at the time of the meeting. VISA APPLICATION Participants may need a Visa to enter China. An official invitation letter with facilitation of Chinese Meteorological Administration (CMA), issued officially by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China will be provided. For this purpose participants are advised to provide a scanned copy of his/her ID document (e.g. passport) to rtc@nuist.edu.cn. It may take some time to process the visa; therefore, you are encouraged to begin the visa application as soon as possible. ACCOMMODATION and MEALS Lodging for Participants: Block booking has been made for the participants in the Jinling New Town Hotel. The single room fee is USD90 per night, which covers the following services: 1) breakfast 2) shuttle minibus from hotel to conference venue 3) Fitness centre: treadmills, swimming pools and other facilities in operation in the hotel. Address: No. 488 Yuanxi Road, Dachang, Luhe District, Nanjing, China (about 4 km north of the workshop venue at NUIST campus) Tel. Hotel reception:

4 Fig.4 Front of Jinling New Town Hotel Room reservation for participants in the Jinling New Town Hotel will be made by organizers, as soon as participants provide their itinerary details to the local contacts: copy to A list of all confirmed participants will be provided to the hotel reception in advance. After reaching the hotel, participants only need to check-in providing their passport. Please, be advised that all participants (including those supported by WMO) must pay directly to the hotel the cost of the room and any extra room charges such as telephone, fax, laundry and mini-bar. Fig.5 Map with location of NUIST campus and the Hotel Meals: morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lunch and dinner for all participants during the days of the Workshop will be provided and covered by Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST). Please, inform the local focal person, if you have special food preferences, or any restrictions. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION The following local transportation will be provided to the participants by the host. Airport-Hotel-Airport Transportation from the Nanjing Lukou Airport to the hotel, and back to the airport will be arranged by the host. For this purpose participants are requested to provide the itinerary details to the local focal person Mr. WANG Yong (Jack) copy to 4

5 as soon as the ticket is issued. In case of unexpected flight changes or delays participants may contact or to promptly rearrange airport transfer. Arriving at the Nanjing Lukou airport, please, approach the person holding a placard with the logos of WMO, CMA and NUIST (see below) and s/he will arrange your ride to the hotel. Welcome to Nanjing! ICT-CSIS Please note that the airport-hotel ride may take about 1 hour. Hotel-NUIST-Hotel The daily transportation between the hotel and the NUIST (meeting venue) will be arranged by the host. The driver will be waiting at the lobby of the hotel at 8:00 a.m. every morning. OTHER USEFUL TIPS Useful Chinese Please print the following text and keep with you during your stay in Nanjing Please take me to Jinling New Town Hotel Nanjing 我要去南京金陵新城饭店 南京市六合区大厂园西路 488 号 ( 范旭东广场西侧, 南京化工学院斜对面 ) 电话 :

6 Local Weather Weather in Nanjing in March is still cool. The average temperature is about 9.3. The average maximum and minimum are 14.2 and 5.3 accordingly. The average total precipitation in March is 79.6 mm. Electricity The power voltage in China is 220V. There are two kinds of sockets widely used in Mainland China: type A and type I. (Fig.6). Fig 6. Types of power sockets Medical care and insurance The participants should take responsibility of their travel and health insurance which covers their travel and visit period. The local host will be on duty all day during the workshop. Please contact related coordinators for first aid or medical care services. The medical e x p e n s e s should be borne by the patient. Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own overseas travel insurance. Currency Exchange Local currency in China is the Chinese Yuan (RMB), with the approximate value 1 Euro = 7.24RMB, 1 USD = 6.87 RMB (Rates on 15 February 2017). The exchange rate is subject to daily variations. Chinese currency is decimal. Notes come in 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 yuan denominations. Coins come in 10c, 50c denominations. Major currencies can be exchanged at the banks in downtown area. The most common credit cards (e.g. Visa, American Express, MasterCard) are accepted at major hotels and stores. 6

7 CONTACTS Local For any assistance or clarification on local logistics, please contact Mr. WANG Yong (Jack) Office Tel.: Mobile: wy92380@163.com WMO Secretariat Dr Rupa Kumar Kolli Chief World Climate Applications & Services Division (WCAS) Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch (CLPA) Climate and Water Department (CLW) World Meteorological Organization 7bis, Avenue de la Paix Case Postale No Geneva 2, Switzerland Phone: RKolli@wmo.int Ms Steiner Maud Senior Secretary World Climate Applications and Services Division (WCAS) Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch (CLPA) Climate and Water Department (CLW) World Meteorological Organization 7bis, Avenue de la Paix Case Postale No Geneva 2, Switzerland Phone: msteiner@wmo.int 7