22nd Annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium, June 11-14, 2012

22nd Annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium"The Road to 2050: The China Factor"Date: 11 to 14 June 2012 Venue: Shanghai, China This event provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders from all parts of the agribusiness chain to learn, explore, and discuss issues that are critical importance to the current and future health of the global food system.Organized by: International Food and Agribusiness ManagementAssociation (IFAMA) Deadline for...

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Call for Papers to NCPAG@60 International Conference, 27-29 June 2012

Call for Papers to NCPAG@60 International ConferenceThe National College of Public Administration and Governance , University of the Philippines (NCPAG-UP) invites you to participate in an international conference as part of its 60th anniversary celebration. With the theme “Public Administration and Governance: Tradition and Transformation,” the conference will be held on 27-29 June 2012 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong...

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New Publication: Confronting the Challenge of Energy Governance by Neil Gunningham

Transnational Environmental Law, Page 1 of 17 2012 Cambridge University Pressdoi:10.1017/S2047102511000124ISSN: 2047-1025 EISSN: 2047-1033Confronting the Challenge of Energy Governance by Neil GunninghamClimate and Environmental Governance Network, College of Asia Pacific’s Regulatory Institutions Network (REGNET), and Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National...

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New Publication: Adaptation in Russian Climate Governance by Maria Rakkolainen and Monica Tennberg

Governing the Uncertain 2012, Part 2, 39-54, DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-3843-0_3 Adaptation in Russian Climate Governanceby Maria Rakkolainen and Monica TennbergAbstract This chapter presents and discusses the practices of Russian adaptation governance. Climate policy in the country has long considered a changing climate to be a natural phenomenon, not a human-caused problem, and it is only recently that this view has started to change on the official...

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New Publication: Toward Enabling and Inclusive Global Environmental Governance by Navroz K. Dubash

Toward Enabling and Inclusive Global Environmental Governance Navroz K. Dubash1   Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, India  Navroz K. Dubash, Centre for Policy Research, Dharma Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110016, India Email: ndubash@gmail.c Published online before print February 23, 2012, doi: 10.1177/1070496511435550 The Journal of Environment Development March 2012 vol. 21 no. 1 48-51    ...

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Green Opportunities in China: Clean Development Mechanism, 30 March, 2012 (Friday)

Event Date:30 March, 2012 (Friday)Event Time:12:30pm to 2:00pmVenue:The Mira Hong Kong, Tsim Sha TsuiContact:Ms Looby HoTelephone:28231228Email:looby@chamber.org.hkWebsite:www.hkgcc.org.hk/en/index.aspxAs a member of the Hong Kong Business Coalition on the Environment (BCE), Business Environment Council is happy to be a supporting partner of a luncheon featuring a talk on – Green Opportunities in China: Clean Development Mechanism by Madam SUN Cuihua,...

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Global Meet on Determinants of Sustainable Development: Road to Rio+20, 18 to 20 May 2012

Date: 18 to 20 May 2012 Venue: Dhaka, Bangladesh GoalThe goal of the Road to Rio+20 meet is to create awareness and interests amongst the global key actors on the importance of health to be included as one of the policy agendas in the global summit in view to contribute to establish health justice throughout the world with a  special reference to Bangladesh.ObjectivesThe objective of this global meet is to initiate a global campaign ‘Voice...

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International Conference of China's Environmental Governance

International Conference of China's Environmental Governance (June 2-3, Beijing, China)DescriptionChina’s environment has drawn great concerns in recent decades as the country rapidly catches up in industrialization and modernization. This booming economy, however, has come alongside with an environmental crisis, which affects not only the livelihood of the Chinese citizens and the survival of the regime, but also the relationship between China...

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(10-11 Apr) 持久性有機污染物 - 斯德哥爾摩公約履約進展及挑戰研討會

持久性有機污染物 - 斯德哥爾摩公約履約進展及挑戰 研討會2012年4月10-11日上午9:00香港浸會大學逸夫校園夏利萊博士及夫人演講廳 (WLB104)Website: http://chem.hkbu.edu.hk/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=43&jevtype=jevent&year=2012&month=3&day=14&Itemid=0&lang=...

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New Book: The Ethics of Japan's Global Environmental Policy by Midori Kagawa-Fox

The Ethics of Japan's Global Environmental Policy : The conflict between principles and practiceBy Midori Kagawa-FoxPublished 19th January 2012 by Routledge – 208 pagesDescriptionThis book examines the Japanese government policies that impact on the environment in order to determine whether they incorporate a sufficient ethical substance. Through the three case studies on whaling, nuclear energy, and forestry, the author explores how Western philosophers...

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New Book: Environmental Policy Paradox, The, 6/E by Zachary A. Smith

Environmental Policy Paradox, The, 6/Eby Zachary A. Smith, Northern Arizona UniversityISBN-10: 0205855881ISBN-13:  9780205855889Publisher:  PearsonCopyright:  2013Format:  Paper; 368 ppPublished:  02/15/2012Status: InstockDescription The Environmental Policy Paradox provides an introduction to the policy making process in the United States with regard to air, water, land use, agriculture, energy, and waste disposal, while...

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New Book: A Handbook of Globalisation and Environmental Policy: National Government Interventions in a Global Arena Edited by Frank Wijen, Kees Zoeteman and Jan Pieters

A Handbook of Globalisation and Environmental Policy: National Government Interventions in a Global Arena Edited by Frank Wijen, Kees Zoeteman and Jan PietersPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing LtdPublished: 12 February 2012Format: Hardback 800 pages ISBN 13: 9781849803120 ISBN 10: 1849803129 Description Acclaim for the first edition: ‘This is undoubtedly a useful collection of essays for environmental policymakers and anyone interested...

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Call for papers: BIT’s 1st Annual World Congress of Biodiversity-2012 (BioD-2012)

Date: April 25-28, 2012 Venue: Xian, ChinaBIT Life Sciences and Organizing Committee are organizing the 1st Annual World Congress of Biodiversity-2012 (BioD-2012) which will be held during April 25-28, 2012, Xi’an, China, which is designed to offer a platform for promoting international exchanges and strengthening cooperation in science and technology involved in Biodiversity, which offered excellent opportunities for participants to get the...

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The UC Solar Institute — Research Collaboration for a Solar Energy Future, 26 March 2012

Title: The UC Solar Institute — Research Collaboration for a Solar Energy FutureSpeaker: Professor Roland WinstonDate: 26 March 2012 Time: 4:00pm (Tea and Coffee); 4:30pm ( Lecture) Venue: Peter Ho Lecture Theatre (LT10), 4/F Academic 1, City University of Hong KongFor more information: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/vpr/distinguished_lecture_series/lectures.h...

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SEARC Seminar: Decentralization and Environmental Governance in the Philippines by Dr Francisco A. Magno on 10 April 2012 (Tuesday)

Date: 10 April 2012 (Tuesday)Time: 4:00 - 5:30pmVenue: City University of Hong KongFor more information: http://cap.cityu.edu.hk/viewPubAttach.aspx?key=H6yF7jdeqzVFrtS/CY9Cqpy5eNcdgKXa8y3c3nzimLKETwq/sE/kQa41nGNF0J0QH1V7FXP9Sb4ctltzBh3gdXKZZ9gFxyfhkpchI/EWsRo=&fn=20120410_SEARC_Magno_poster.p...

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New Book: Feeling the Heat: The Politics of Climate Policy in Rapidly Industrializing Countries (Energy, Climate and the Environment) Edited by Ian Bailey and Hugh Compston

Feeling the Heat: The Politics of Climate Policy in Rapidly Industrializing Countries (Energy, Climate and the Environment) Edited by Ian Bailey and Hugh CompstonPublisher: Palgrave MacMillanPublished: 27 March 2012Format: Hardback 264 pages Categories: Globalization | Central Government Policies | Diplomacy | Global Warming ISBN 13: 9780230280403 ISBN 10: 0230280404 Description:If dangerous climate change is to be avoided, greenhouse gas emissions...

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Organized Climate Change Denial: The Role of the American Conservative Movement

Date: 23 March 2012 (Friday)Time: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.Venue: LT-8, Blue Zone, 4/F, Academic 1, City University of Hong KongFor more information: http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/ais/Doc/20120323_Seminar_Riley_Dunlap_poster.p...

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Environmental seminar on “Choosing the Right Electricity Fuel Mix for Hong Kong in an Age of Climate Change”

Sino-Forest Applied Research Centre for Pearl River Delta Environment (ARCPE) of Hong Kong Baptist University is going to organize an environmental seminar on “Choosing the Right Electricity Fuel Mix for Hong Kong in an Age of Climate Change” with the following details:Date: 24th April, 2012 (Tuesday) Venue: The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies WLB205, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University.Time: 17:00 - 18:30For more information:...

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Call for papers: International Conference: Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World, 16-18 May, 2012

Date: 16 -18 May, 2012Venue: Thailand About the conference Traditionally research has been rigidly confined to a single academic discipline. This is important for maintaining its research vigour. However it can also create a discourse of research hegemony which can stiffen creativity and innovation. This conference promotes diversity and unity in research on an interdiciplinary basis. Phuket is chosen as our meeting place for sharing innovative...

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[Korea Updates] MOE to establish network for sustainable tourism of Asia-Pacific region

Date: 2012.03.15 The Ministry of Environment (MOE) is taking a step forward in establishing the network for sustainable tourism of Asia-Pacific region. The ministry held the ‘UNEP Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism Symposium and the 2nd Annual Conference’ for three days, from 12 to 14, for the first time in Asia.The topic of the symposium and the 2nd annual conference was ‘Sustainable Tourism, Panorama of the last ten years’ and under...

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SETAC Asia Pacific 2012, September 24-27, 2012

 Conference Name:SETAC Asia Pacific 2012 Meeting"Learning from History and Applying Advancing Science to Build a Safer and Sustainable Environment"Dates (Tentative): Mon., September 24 to Thu., September 27, 2012Venue:ANA Hotel Kumamoto New SkyNumber of Participants Anficipated:Approximately 500-600 participantsCo-organizers:National Institute for Minamata Disease, Japan Society for Environmental Chemistry, Japanese Society of Environmental...

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International Symposium on Mountain Resource Management in a Changing Environment, 29 to 31 May 2012

Date:29 to 31 May 2012 Event: Kathmandu, Nepal For more information: http://www.himunet.com/downloads/international-symposium-may-2012.p...

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GARC - " Public Policy Roundtable Series 9 - Waste Charging: How to Make It Work?" on 1 April 2012 (Sun)

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[India Updates] India's submissions to UNFCCC Secretariat on Climate Change

India's submissions to UNFCCC Secretariat on Climate Change Drivers of deforestation and forest degradation and associated methodological issues to estimate emissions and removals resulting from these activities Robust and transparent national forest monitoring systemModalities and procedures for financing results-based actions and considering activities Increasing the level of ambition under Durban Platform  For more information: ...

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[Japan Updates] Economic Survey of Environmental Industries in December 2011

The MOE announced the results of its official survey of environmental industry, "Economic Survey of Environmental Industries in December 2011." The result showed that business confidence remained at about the same level as the previous survey. To the question on environmental business in the Tohoku region, which was severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, companies showed broad interests in environmental businesses, such as renewable energy, and remediation and clean-up of soil and water. The survey is scheduled to be conducted...

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New Publication: National Park Development in China: Conservation or Commercialization?

National Park Development in China: Conservation or Commercialization? Guangyu Wang, John L. Innes, Sara W. Wu, Judi Krzyzanowski, Yongyuan Yin, Shuanyou Dai, Xiaoping Zhang and Sihui LiuAbstract The rapid development of parks and ecotourism in China has attracted worldwide attention, not only for the beauty of the landscape that the parks are protecting but also for their abundant and often unique biodiversity. However, in some areas, the development...

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New Publication: Governing International Advocacy NGOs

Governing International Advocacy NGOsL. David Brown (Harvard University, Cambridge, USA)Alnoor Ebrahim (Harvard Business School, Boston, USA)Srilatha Batliwala (Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), Bangalore, India)Accepted 8 November 2011. Available online 20 January 2012.SummaryInternational advocacy NGOs (IANGOs) are increasingly important actors in the international arena. This paper provides a comparative analysis of the cases...

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New Book: The Environmental Rights Revolution: A Global Study of Constitutions, Human Rights and the Environment (Law and Society) By David R. Boyd

The Environmental Rights Revolution: A Global Study of Constitutions, Human Rights and the Environment (Law and Society)  By David R. BoydPublisher: University of British Columbia PressPublished: 15 February 2012Format: Hardback 352 pages ISBN 13: 9780774821605 ISBN 10: 0774821604 About the Book The right to a healthy environment has been the subject of extensive philosophical debates that revolve around a key question, Should rights...

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Wildlife & Conservation Student Conference, 26 May 2012

Date: 26 May 2012 Venue: Beijing, China The Conservation Action and Theory Society of the Wildlife Institute (WI CATS) is organizing the first annual Wildlife & Conservation Student Conference at Beijing Forestry University on Saturday, May 26th. This event aims to raise awareness about conservation among Chinese students and provide a forum for young researchers to divulgate their findings on related topics. This conference will be the opportunity...

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New Book: A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment: Economics, Science and Policy

 A Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment: Economics, Science and Policy By R. Quentin Grafton, Harry W Nelson and Ross Lambie Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing LtdPublished: 01 March 2012Format: Hardback 496 pages ISBN 13: 9781849803878 ISBN 10: 1849803870  DescriptionA Dictionary of Climate Change and the Environment bridges the gap between the many disciplines encompassing climate change, environmental economics, environmental...

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2012 International Conference on Environment, Energy and Biotechnology, May 5-6, 2012

2012 International Conference on Environment, Energy and BiotechnologyICEEB 2012Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. May 5-6, 2012General InformationThe aim of the ICEEB conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environment, Energy and Biotechnology. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose...

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The 3rd IWA-RWHM International Conference, 20 to 24 May 2012

The Seoul National University Rainwater Research Center, in collaboration with Goseong-Gun, is organizing the 3rd IWA Rainwater Harvesting Management International conference between 20 to 24 May, 2011 during the world Dinosaur Expo 2012. IntroductionAs a climate change adaptation countermeasure, a new paradigm of watershed rainwater management is gaining interest. From the lessons that Dinosaurs or some ancient civilization extinct, because...

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Call for papers: The 2012 Conference on Sustainable Business in Asia (COSA 2012), November 1-3, 2012

COSA 2012 will be held at the Landmark Bangkok Hotel Bangkok, ThailandNovember 1-3, 2012The 2012 Conference on Sustainable Business in Asia »'The greatest leverage points of change are in the developing countries of Asia. Designing infrastructure, products, enterprises and processes with sustainability in mind can have an enormous impact on environmental and social systems. The 2012 Conference on Sustainable Business in Asia (COSA 2012)...

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GARC Public Forum on Waste Charging

Jointly organized by Governance in Asia Research Centre, CityU and SynergyNetPublic Policy Roundtable Series 9        Waste Charging: How to Make It Work公共政策圓桌系列 (九)  如何落實廢物收費制度Date:  1stApril 2012 (Sunday)Time:  2:00 - 6:00 pmPlace: Connie Lee Multi-media Conference Room, 4/F,Cheng Yick-chi Building, City University of Hong Kong (MAP)Language: Chinese and English (Cantonese-English Simultaneous...

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