Inauguration of GTMGlobal Tsunami Model Association
26 September 2024
Photo: J. Behrens/UHH
Rome, September 26, 2024: 18 participants of the foundational assembly for inaugurating the Global Tsunami Model Association signed the prepared articles of association for the Global Tsunami Model Association. This is a historic moment for the community. The GTM Association is a membership association and will be registered as a German e.V. Soon after registration international community members and institutions will be invited to become members.
The inaugurational assembly elected a board, consisting of J. Behrens (Chair, Germany), A. Rudloff (Treasurer, Germany), F. Løvholt (Rapporteur, Norway), Fatemeh Jalayer (Deputy Chair, UK), S. Lorito (Member, Italy). Next steps in establishing proper procedures and refining a business model for the GTM were discussed. Further information is available at www.globaltsunamimodel.org.