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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 (13-27 November)
18-20 November, Singapore. CLEAN ENERGY EXPO ASIA 2009. Clean Energy Expo Asia (CEEA) sells itself as a unique trading and knowledge-sharing platform bringing together the leading players in the technology, services, finance and government sectors to address key issues in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The conference program, developed in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), will cover financing opportunities and market trends, legislation and policies, and technological innovation. For more information, contact Samuel Tumiwa: tel: +632-632-6624; fax: +632-636-2198; email: stumiwa@adb.org; internet: http://www.adb.org/Documents/Events/2009/Clean-Energy-Expo-Asia-2009/default.asp
23-24 November, New Delhi, India. FOURTH ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY VEHICLE (EFV) CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION. A biannual international conference, this event aims to share a broad range of experiences with regard to measures for promoting or introducing EFVs. Additionally, the conference will discuss the problems associated with introducing EFVs and related technology to markets under existing legal and economic frameworks, and will offer participants opportunities to network and explore possible solutions. A parallel exposition is also planned to showcase related technologies. For more information, visit: http://www.4efv.in/
24-25 November, Berlin, Germany. 4TH INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE CONFERENCE (IRES) 2009. This annual event aims to present new perspectives, the state of technology, and especially the resulting energy storage applications that open up ground-breaking opportunities for the dynamic exploitation of electricity and heat from renewable sources. Stakeholders from the regenerative and conventional energy industries, research and development, and various areas of politics will be in attendance. It aims to act as a stimulus for their strategies to enhance the entry of renewable energy. For more information, contact the organisers: tel: +49-0228-362-373; fax: +49-0228-361-279; email: info@eurosolar.org; internet: http://www.eurosolar.de/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=362&Itemid=105
24-25 November, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. In conjunction with the Indonesian Catalyst Society (MKI) Meeting and the 6th Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE) Forum Meeting, this symposium will provide a venue to explore the latest developments and trends of technology for sustainable energy and environment protection, especially in the region of South East Asia. Participants will be able to discuss cutting-edge scientific findings with researchers, engineers and practitioners with specific emphasis on the following focus areas: clean fossil fuel energy, waste treatment and environmental protection, rural energy, new and renewable energy, energy and catalysis, and efficient and environmental-friendly energy conversion processes. For more information, visit: http://www.isseep.com/
Other Upcoming Events:
11-14 December, Copenhagen, Denmark. DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE DAYS AT COP-15. As in the past years, this event will provide opportunities to share information on negotiations and development adaptation issues. The main goals of this program include bringing together individuals and organisations interested in development and climate related issues, sharing the latest science and best practices in development and climate change, and promoting linkages between these highly connected subjects. In past years, this event has gathered and disseminated the most up-to-date information on the science and practice of climate change and development activities. For more information, contact Hannah Reid: email: hannah.reid@iied.org; internet: http://www.iied.org/climate-change/key-issues/climate-negotiations-capacity-building/d-c-days-cop15
20-21 January 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada, US. SOLAR POWER GENERATION USA. This annual event is geared towards those interested in solar technology development, manufacturing, policy making, and regulation. It will provide an outlook for the solar power generation, including an overview of the barriers to developing the solar power market, and deal with issues concerning land use, wildlife, and water. A Q & A session with the US Bureau of Land Management will also take place. For more information, contact the organisers: tel: +1-971-238-0700; email: info@greenpowerconferences.com; internet: http://www.solarpowercongress.com/index.html
17-19 February 2010, New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, India. FOURTH INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE. This event will be the fourth global ministerial level conference on renewable energy, following Bonn Renewables 2004, Beijing 2005, and WIREC 2008. The International Renewable Energy Conference (IREC) will consist of a ministerial meeting, business-to-business and business-to-government meetings, side events (symposiums, sectoral seminars and workshops), and a trade show/exhibition. Those encouraged to attend include government representatives, members of civil society, private industries, NGOs, and advocacy groups to discuss public policies and showcase
programmes related to the renewable energy sector. For more information contact the organisers: email: ss.madan@nic.in; internet: http://mnes.nic.in/pdf/irec-mnre.pdf
16-20 August 2010, Fortaleza, Brazil. SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEMI-ARID REGIONS - ICID 2010. With the goal of promoting secure and sustainable development in the semi-arid regions of the world, ICID 2010 aims to bring together public policy makers, scientists, and members of civil society. Organisers of the event hope to identify and focus action on challenges and opportunities for a better future in the world’s arid and semi-arid regions. The conference will generate, publish, and present recommendations to guide global, regional, national and local analysis and policies aimed at reducing vulnerability and improving the lives of the people of dry lands around the world. For more information, contact the Executive Secretariat: tel: +55-061-3424-9634; email: contact@icid18.org; internet: http://icid18.org/index.php
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