Seminar on Architecture & Energy - New Strategies in the Construction Sector, 12 October 2012, Hong Kong

Architecture & Energy - New Strategies in the Construction Sector Introduction Seminar Date: 12 Oct 2012 Time: 09:00 - 15:00 Getting more out of buildings is the most pressing environmental issue for cities for the rest of this century. It's a long-term task that demands ongoing debate rather than short-lived enthusiasm. This event provides a forum for such a conversation between Germany - a world leader in searching for and...

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Seminar on Enhancing the Productivity of Biofuel Processes, 12 October 2012, Hong Kong

Enhancing the Productivity of Biofuel Processes Colin Webb School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical ScienceUniversity of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UKe-mail: colin.webb@manchester.ac.uk Abstract It is almost 100 years since, at the University of Manchester, Chaim Weizmann laboured in his laboratory to perfect the acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation as the first example of large scale Industrial Biotechnology. We...

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Seminars on "Integrated Whole Building Energy Design", 12 October 2012, Hong Kong

Seminars Integrated Whole Building Energy Design Mr. Paul Rode Project Executive Solutions Division, Building Efficiency unit, Johnson Controls Abstract It is widely known that a significant percentage of energy is used in the buildings that we live and work in. What is the correct amount of energy that should be used? How deep can energy savings take a building, is 5%, 10% or 50% energy savings possible? Is Net Zero possible and profitable?...

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A tale of two wonderful cities, and a tale of two even more wonderful, marine & freshwater, bivalves, 12 October 2012, Hong Kong

A tale of two wonderful cities, and a tale of two even more wonderful, marine & freshwater, bivalves Introduction HKU School of Biological Sciences Public lecture Date: 12 Oct 2012 Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Venue:T4, Meng Wah Complex, HKU Medium:English Admission:Free Speaker:Prof. Brian Morton, Emeritus Professor of Marine Ecology, HKU For enquiries, please contact School of Biological Sciences by email at biosch@hku.h...

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A report on Marine Emissions in the Pearl River Delta

A Price Worth Paying: The Case for Controlling Marine Emissions in the Pearl River Delta This report represents a joint-effort by Civic Exchange, HKUST’s Atmospheric Research Center and HKU’s School of Public Health. In this report, HKUST laid the foundation by conducting the first ever activity-based inventory of ocean-going vessels’ emissions across the whole Pearl River Delta based on 4 emissions control scenarios. HKU built on this...

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Call for papers: Mae Fah Luang International Conference 2012 on 'Future Challenges towards ASEAN Integration', 29 -30 November and 1 December 2012, Chiang Rai, Thailand

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT ---------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS ----------------------------------------------- Deadline for Abstract/Full Paper Submission is extended to October 10, 2012. Register before October 30, 2012 for Early Bird Registration Fee INAUGURAL SPEAKER: 29 November 2012 Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of ASEAN 'ASEAN Charter: Challenges and Opportunities' KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 29 November...

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13th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Industries, 28 - 30 November 2012, India

13th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Industries  28th   to  30th November 2012 New Delhi, India Presents latest developments on Reclamation, Environmental Impacts of Coal fired plants, remediation of contaminated Soil and Groundwater, Emerging Technologies for environmental Protection, Tailings treatment, Recycle and disposal. Organized by: Univeristy of Laval and ...

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2nd International Conference on Climate Change & Social Issues 2012, 28-29 November 2012, Malaysia

2nd International Conference on Climate Change & Social Issues 2012  28th   to  29th November 2012 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The ICRD/ GCU joint Conference on CCSI 2012 offers a valuable opportunity to network with colleagues from many countries who share the same goals. Scientists and experts in climate change and social issues are invited to participate in this Int Organized by: International Center for Research & Development...

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International Wetland Symposium 2012: Safeguarding Wetlands, Securing Future , 7-9 November 2012, Nepal

International Wetland Symposium 2012: Safeguarding Wetlands, Securing Future  7th   to  9th November 2012 Pokhara, Nepal A platform for knowledge sharing between researchers and practitioners engaged in wetlands conservation and management and an opportunity to enhance technical understanding on contemporary issues. Organized by: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetlands in Nepal Website: http://www.wetlands.org.np/announcement/...

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New Publications: Lessons learned from investing in marine and coastal management initiatives in the East Asian Seas by Anna Tengberg

Lessons learned from investing in marine and coastal management initiatives in the East Asian Seas The concept that underlies the interventions of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters Program is adaptive management at the Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) scale across the sequence of interventions from assessment and analysis to development of regional strategic action programs and national implementation of action plans to...

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New Publications: Long Term Electricity Scenario And Water Use: A Case Study On India

Policy Brief Long Term Electricity Scenario And Water Use: A Case Study On India Last Modified: 2012/09/14 Topics: Water Author: Mitra, Bijon Kumer and Bhattacharya, Anindya|2012/07|#20. p.8.|Publisher: IGES(Hayama, Japan) Language: English|Publication Type: Policy Brief|Copyright: IGES This policy brief focused the seriousness of water energy nexus from long-term perspective especially in the water scarce...

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International Symposium "Managing Risks and Promoting Sustainability towardestablishing a resilient and sustainable society”, 26 September 2012, Japan

International Symposium "Managing Risks and Promoting Sustainability toward establishing a resilient and sustainable society” Date:  2012/09/26     Field:  Elizabeth Hall, United Nations University The international  symposium is held in collaboration of UNU, IGES and YNU. Theme ：“Managing Risks and Promoting Sustainability toward　establishing a resilient and sustainable society” Time...

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Call for papers: National Conference on Environment and Biodiversity of India 29th -30th December 2012, New Delhi

National Conference on Environment and Biodiversity of India 29th -30th December 2012, New Delhi EBI 2012 Organized by: North East Centre for Environmental Education and Research  Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 30th September 2012  Focal Themes: Environment Climate Change Environmental Pollution  E-waste and Solid waste management  Environmental laws & policies  Focal...

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Second International Conference on Human Rights and Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia, 17-18 October 2012, Indonesia

Second International Conference on Human Rights and Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia  17th   to  18th October 2012 Jakarta, Indonesia Aims to bring together academics, researchers, graduate and post- graduate students, CSOs, governments and inter- governmental representatives who work on the research and greater understanding of human rights and peace in Southeast Asia. Organized by: Southeast Asian Human Rights Studies Network...

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New Publication: Selecting Policy Instruments for Better Environmental Regulation: a Critique and Future Research Agenda

Selecting Policy Instruments for Better Environmental Regulation: a Critique and Future Research Agenda Christopher Taylor,  Simon Pollard*,  Sophie Rocks, Andy Angus Article first published online: 8 MAY 2012 DOI: 10.1002/eet.1584 Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment Issue Environmental Policy and Governance Volume 22, Issue 4, pages 268–292,July/August 2012 ABSTRACT There...

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Chinese Updates: MOU on Environmental Protection Signed by China-Egypt Ministers in Beijing

MOU on Environmental Protection Signed by China-Egypt Ministers in Beijing 2012-08-29 (CNEWS, August 28) With the witness of Chinese President Hu Jintao and Egyptian President Morsi, Chinese MEP Minister Zhou Shengxian and Egyptian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf Al-Arabi, on behalf of the environment authorities of the two countries, signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Environmental Protection of the...

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World Water Congress & Exhibition, 16-21 September, Busan Korea

‘2012 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition’ organized by the International Water Association (IWA) will be held at BEXCO, Busan from 16 to 21 September. Water professionals and scholars will be attending the congress to discuss logical resolutions for the 21st century’s water issues and to participate in the international business forums with related companies. IWA was founded in 1999 which have been connecting world’s...

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