Seminar on "How academics can help, and influence, the climate change policy of governments and business"

School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong Distinguished talk on Climate Change How academics can help, and influence, the climate change policy of governments and business Professor Tim Flannery   21 March 2012 (Wednesday) It is the honor of the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, to have invited Professor Tim Flannery to deliver a talk on How academics can help, and influence, the climate...

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Call for Papers, Review Articles and Special Issues

Environmental Policy and GovernanceCopyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. and ERP EnvironmentEdited By: Andy GouldsonOnline ISSN: 1756-9338Associated Title(s): Business Strategy and the Environment, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Sustainable DevelopmentCall for Papers, Review Articles and Special IssuesEnvironmental Policy and Governance invites submissions of papers and proposals for review articles and special...

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New Book: Regulatory Regimes and Risk in Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Mining Sector Governance by Terry O'Callaghan and Vlado Vivoda

 DetailsHardcover: 200 pagesPublisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (February 18, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1461416167ISBN-13: 978-1461416166 Publication Date: February 18, 2012     About this book  * Provides the first region-wide study of mining regulation available  * Develops a new framework for assessing regulatory performance  * Puts forward a set of policy recommendations to assist regional governments...

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New Publication: 'Planetary boundaries’ — exploring the challenges for global environmental governance.

Author(s): Galaz, Victor., Frank Biermann, Beatrice Crona, Derk Loorbach, Carl Folke, Per Olsson, Måns Nilsson, Jeremy Allouche, Åsa Persson and Gunilla Reischl.  Reference: 'Planetary boundaries’ — exploring the challenges for global environmental governance. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 4 in press. 2012.   Type: Articles ...

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Public Lecture on 'Towards a low carbon transition for the energy system', Feb 23, 2012

Towards a low carbon transition for the energy system IntroductionEngineering Distinguished Lecture by Prof Geoffrey P Hammond  Date:23 Feb 2012   Time:17:00 - 18:00 Venue: T4, Meng Wah Complex, HKUSpeaker: Professor Geoffrey P HammondProfessor of Mechanical Engineering and Founder Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (I-SEE) University of Bath, UKAbstract:Energy sources of various kinds not only affect human development, but also put at risk the quality and longer-term viability...

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2012 Chief Executive Candidates Environmental Policy Forum on March 3

In response to an appeal from the public, the three Chief Executive candidates – Albert Ho, C.Y. Leung and Henry Tang – have agreed to attend this Environmental Policy Forum. The Forum is intended as a platform for dialogue on environmental issues between the candidates and the public. Candidates will speak about their views on Hong Kong’s environment and related policies, as well as answer questions submitted beforehand and put to them by the audience...

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2012 The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF)

Date: 29 -31 March 2012 Venue: MacaoThe Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) is a high-powered annual platform to promote solutions for a low carbon future, and sustainable urban development for cities. Initiated and actively led by the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR), the exhibition and conference is strategically positioned to nurture business, technology and information...

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4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2011) from 27-29 February

Date: 27-29 February 2012Venue: ThailandThe Conference & Major Topics The SEE 2011 Conference will cover both fundamental and applied aspects of different technological developments as well as policy and economic considerations under the 6 major topics described below:Topic A: Bioenergy & Biofuels Topic B: Renewable and low carbon energy technologies Topic C: Energy efficiency Topic D: Cleaner use of fossil fuels and emission control Topic...

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2012 AECEN Regional Forum from 28-30 March 2012

Date: 28 Mar 2012 - 30 Mar 2012Location: The Conrad Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Sponsors: Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network; United States Agency for International Development; Institute for Global Environmental Strategies; Thailand Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment; Pollution Control Department; Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning   – 2012 AECEN Regional Forum –Climate Change...

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Public lecture on "Seafood Sustainability"

Seafood Sustainability IntroductionLOHAS 365 - 食盡海洋之海產滅門篇 (GE Public Lecture)Date:15 Feb 2012Time:18:30 -20:00 Venue: K223, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong Medium of Instruction: CantoneseSummary: Dr. Allen To, an alumnus of HKU and a staff of WWF, will explore how seafood sustainability may help our ocean recover. He will overview the seafood purchasing system, from business to personal, as well as advising us on seafood selection in terms of healthy and sustainable development. This lecture is part of a General Education...

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International Conference on "Religious Response to Ecological Challenges"

Objectives1. to explore the ecological insights in different religions 2. to present some innovative, relevant programmes and models before the public. 3. to arrange a common platform for environmental activists to share their ideas. 4. to discern theOrganized by: Nilackal St Thomas Church& Ecumenical Centre Trust Website: http://www.nilackaltrust.or...

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Call for papers: Environment and Natural Resources Journal

Environment and Natural Resources is an English language journal published by the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand.ObjectiveEnvironment and Natural Resources is published as a central media to disseminate articles concerning the environment, natural resources, energy conservation, and related fields, with no philosophical or political bias.Research and academic review essays published in Environment and Natural...

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2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCEON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 16-17 April 2012 Organized by:Office of Research and Industrial LinkagesUniversiti Teknologi MARA (Perak) IntroductionThe main goal of this conference is to present and discuss new innovation and technology to conserve, sustain and manage our built environment in various discipline.Professionals, Academicians, Research scholars and Post Graduate students...

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2012 1st Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development from 7-8 April

Date:  April 7-8, 2012Venue: Bangkok, Thailand2012 1st Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development (JCESD 2012 1st) aims to provide a forum for researchers,  pactitioners, and professinals from the industry, academia and government to discourse on research and development, professional practice in  environmental science and development. JCESD 2012 1st  will be held in Bangkok, Thailand During April 7-8,...

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2nd Annual District Energy Asia Summit from 13-14 February

Date: February 13 - 14, 2012 Venue: Beijing, ChinaAs the only international event of its kind in China, District Energy Asia is a premium platform that gathers policy makers, investors and operators for district heating, cooling and CHP projects from China and throughout Asia. Topics at this premium conference cover energy highlights from China’s 12th five-year plan and its impact for district energy market Website: http://www.districtenergyasi...

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New Book: Handbook of Climate Change and India: Development, Politics and Governance by Navroz K Dubash

Handbook of Climate Change and India: Development, Politics and GovernanceEdited by Navroz K DubashPublisher: Taylor & Francis LtdISBN-10: 1849713588 | ISBN-13: 978-1849713580Publication Date: November 14, 2011 | Edition: 1Description: How do policymakers, businesses and civil society in India approach the challenge of climate change? What do they believe global climate negotiations will achieve and how? And how are Indian political and policy...

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Seminar on China Energy Issues in the 12th Five Year Plan and Beyond Conference from 23 -24 February

Dates: 23 – 24 Feb, 2012Location: Traders HotelAbstract:The Chinese government is changing its thinking about its long-term economic and energy development strategies. The 12th Five Year Plan (FYP), spanning 2011 to 2015, is said to be the country‟s “Rebalancing Blueprint”, intended to spur a fundamental policy shift. With a clear focus on clean energy, the 12th FYP includes targets for developing energy efficient technologies, increasing the share of renewables and reducing emissions, carbon intensities and pollution. The policy framework is...

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“European Experiences in Promoting Sustainability” by Prof. dr. Jacqueline Cramer on 14 Feb 2012

Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability (IEES)requests the pleasure of your company at a SeminarbyProf. dr. Jacqueline CramerProfessor in Sustainable Innovation, Utrecht UniversityDirector of the Utrecht Sustainability InstituteFormer Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, The Netherlandson“European Experiences in Promoting Sustainability”on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 at 4:30pmatCho Yiu HallG/F, University Administration BuildingThe...

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