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For a more comprehensive list of events for the trade and environment community visit the BioRes online calendar, http://ictsd.net/news/biores/events/.
Coming up in the next two weeks (4-18 September)
7-11 September, Yokohama, Japan. SIXTH CITYNET CONGRESS. Under the theme “Harmonious Cities for Our Future,” this event will bring together key policymakers and urban stakeholders to evaluate, define, connect, and forge new alliances in addressing current and emerging urban development issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Over a thousand mayors, urban managers, practitioners, and international organisation partners are anticipated to attend the event, which aims to help improve the sustainability of human settlements, expand their capacities to effectively meet the emerging challenges of urbanisation, and achieve sustainable cities. For more information, contact the organisers: tel: +81-3-3508-1246; fax: +81-3-3508-1696; email: citynet09reg@convention.co.jp; internet: http://www.citynet2009yokohama.jp/index_en.html
8-10 September, Boston, US. CLEANTECH FORUM XXIII. In partnership with the New England Clean Energy Council, this forum will promote networking and deal-making among investors, entrepreneurs and large corporations. The event will also include sessions on promising opportunities in energy, carbon, solar, next-generation wind, water, waste management and other innovative technologies. This year’s conference theme, ‘The Second Cleantech Investment Boom: Aligning Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Government Stimulus,’ will examine the impact on the clean technology market of governments as strategic investors. For more information, visit: http://cleantech.com/cleantechforum/boston09/
9-11 September, Manila, Philippines. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEN INDUSTRIES IN ASIA. This conference, hosted by UNIDO in partnership with UNEP, The Government of the Philippines and ESCAP, will consider the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to resource efficient industries and sustainable production and consumption patterns in Asia. The first day of Ministerial-level deliberations will culminate in the adoption of a non-binding Ministerial Declaration and Plan of Action outlining the steps needed to reduce the resource intensity and carbon emissions of industries and to monitor national efforts. The final two days will focus on how knowledge, technology and finance can improve the resource efficiency of Asian firms in the areas of cleaner production, eco-friendly products and environmental services, as well as growth and competitiveness. For more information, visit: http://www.unido.org/index.php?id=7781
10-11 September, London, UK. TRANSATLANTIC REGULATORY COOPERATION: SECURING THE PROMISE OF NANOTECHNOLOGIES. This event will launch a major report on the issues of transatlantic regulatory cooperation produced by experts at the London School of Economics, Environmental Law Institute, Chatham House, and the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Bringing together nanotechnology and regulatory experts from the US and EU, the conference will explore recommendations while generating and considering new ideas to enable greater transatlantic cooperation and convergence on nanotechnology oversight. Participation in the conference is by invitation only. If interested in attending, please contact Carmen Gayoso: email: nanotech@lse.ac.uk; internet: http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1217/
16-18 September, Stockholm, Sweden. WORLD BIOENERGY - CLEAN VEHICLES & FUELS 2009. Held in association with the Swedish EU Presidency, this conference offers an integrated programme of conference sessions, excursions and networking opportunities that will focus on the practical implementation of bioenergy and sustainable transport systems. Conference sessions will cover a wide-range of topics from the socio-economic drivers in implementing bioenergy projects to establishing a sustainable market for clean vehicles and fuels. Participants will be able to build knowledge and networks based on experiences and perspectives from academia, politicians and industry specialists. For more information, contact the organisers: email: confirmation-sweden@mci-group.com; internet: http://www.elmia.se/en/wbcvf/
18 September, Paris, France. OECD CONFERENCE ON THE ECONOMICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. This OECD-sponsored event will bring together high level experts, government decision-makers and representatives from civil society to discuss how climate change mitigation and adaptation can best be tackled in an economically efficient manner. Drawing on OECD experience in examining the economics of climate change, this conference will help increase the capacity of countries to identify and implement cost-efficient policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, guidance on integrating adaptation to climate change into all relevant policy areas will be provided. For more information, contact Irene Sinha: email: Irene.sinnha@oecd.org; internet: http://www.oecd.org/document/41/0,3343,en_2649_34361_43298281_1_1_1_1,00.html
Other Upcoming Events:
23-24 September, Washington DC, US. REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM DEFORESTATION AND FOREST DEGRADATION. This conference will bring together leading industry figures and stakeholders to debate the future of emissions reductions from avoided deforestation and degradation projects. It will be a two day interactive event, co-located with the Carbon Markets USA Conference, examining the current status of forestry carbon markets and how compliance forestry REDD markets could work. For more information, contact the organisers: tel: +44 (0)207 099 0600; email: info@greenpowerconferences.com; internet: http://www2.greenpowerconferences.co.uk/
1 October, Geneva, Switzerland. DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL TRADE RULES. Under the joint platform on Climate Change, Agriculture and Trade: Promoting Policy Coherence, this ICTSD-IPC dialogue will examine the nexus between climate change, climate change policies and WTO rules applicable to food and agricultural trade. The meeting will profile a number of papers prepared by the Platform and seeks to identify key policy questions at the nexus of climate change and international agricultural trade rules that should be addressed by the international community upon the conclusion of a new international climate change framework. For more information, contact Damien Brülhart: tel: +41 22 917 8792; fax: +41 22 917 8093; email: dbrulhart@ictsd.ch; internet: http://ictsd.net/
15-16 October, London, England. IUU FISHING: FIFTH UPDATE AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION. This meeting will provide updates on the latest initiatives, regulations and research in the area of fisheries governance and trade in illegal fish products. The agenda will contain sessions on the new EU illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing regulation, the economic implications of IUU fishing, addressing IUU fishing in Africa, control and monitoring, and fisheries governance. The meeting is open to all. However, pre-registration is essential and must be received by Friday 2 October to guarantee admission. For more information, visit: http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/1218/
26-30 October, Dakar, Senegal. AGRICULTURAL TRADE AND EXPORT DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: WBI-IDEP COURSE. Given the role of agricultural trade in African development and poverty reduction, this course will cover key issues of special interest to African decision-makers. Additionally, participants will discuss strategic agricultural trade and export development issues associated with poverty reduction. To keep the discussions interactive and manageable, the number of participants in the course will be limited to 25. For more information, contact the organisers: email: tharcisse@unidep.org or rboumbouya@worldbank.org; internet: http://go.worldbank.org/2BLFK1K5K0
27-29 October, Accra, Ghana. ENABLING SUSTAINABLE BIOPOWER, BIOGAS & BIOFUELS DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA. This inaugural conference and exhibition will bring together key players from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region with global industry experts. The event will provide participants with information on West African bioenergy, policy support and development, expert predictions on future market growth, and opportunities to participate in a series of interactive panel discussions regarding the bioenergy market. For more information, contact the organisers: tel: +44 207 099 0600; email: info@greenpowerconferences.com; internet: http://www2.greenpowerconferences.co.uk/v8-12/Prospectus/Index.php?sEventCode=BF0910GH
10 November 2009. London, England. 2009 MINISTERS’ SUMMIT: ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY - SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN CHALLENGING TIMES. Jointly organised by the UN World Tourism Organisation and the World Travel Market, this summit will bring together ministers and leading tourism experts to determine the best course of action for the industry given the recent challenges of the economic crisis. Discussions will be organised along the following themes: 1) Tourism: Tackling the Global Economic Crisis - focus on the impact of the current global crisis on tourism demand and innovative solutions; 2) Positioning Travel and Tourism in the Global Agenda - focus on the role tourism can play within the G20 initiative to stimulate the global economy, support poor countries facing the crisis and prepare for a Green Economic transformation; and, 3) The Way Forward: Future Challenges and the Transformation to a Green Economy - focus on the post-crisis industry, relevant structural changes and the need to pursue a green agenda. For more information, contact the organisers: tel: +34-9156-78178; fax: +34-9156-78218; e-mail: comm@unwto.org; internet: http://www.unwto.org/media/news/en/press_det.php?id=4452&idioma=E
2-4 December, Munich, Germany. EUROPEAN GEOTHERMAL ENERGY COUNCIL. In partnership with the European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC), this conference will discuss the use of geothermal power from established countries - such as Italy and Iceland - to emerging markets - including Turkey, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Greece. With speakers from across Europe, this international conference will bring together project developers, investors, legislators, utilities, service companies and advisors to discuss the legislative and financial hurdles preventing quicker uptake of geothermal power across the continent. For more information, contact the organisers: email: laura.brownie@greenpowerconferences.com; internet: http://www2.greenpowerconferences.co.uk/
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