ICCB 2013 in Baltimore: Reminder of Jan 30 Abstract Deadline

International Congress for Conservation Biology
Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders

21-25 July 2013
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Call for Abstracts for Contributed Oral, Speed with Poster, Poster, and Student Award Presentations

The Society for Conservation Biology announces the Call for Abstracts for the 2013 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB), to be held 21-25 July in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 

We are seeking abstracts for contributed oral, speed with poster, poster, and student award presentations. The deadline to submit your abstract is 30 January 2013.  Visit the Call for Abstracts page of the ICCB website for complete instructions and to access the Abstract Management System.

Decisions on submitted proposals will be made by 28 February 2013. We encourage proposals from individuals or groups involved in cutting edge conservation science or practice, especially those that can demonstrate an alignment with the theme of the congress: “Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders.”

Thank you for interest in participating in the most important meeting world meeting for conservation professionals and students!

Sincerely,

2013 ICCB Local Organizing Committee  

Questions? E-mail 2013@conbio.org

Interesting opportunity: Apply for Global Power Shift with 350.org by 4th January 2013

Hello,

I’m writing to let you know about Global PowerShift, an international gathering that will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from June 10-17, 2013. This gathering will bring together 600 young organizers from around the world to skill share, trade tactics and connect on how we will be the generation that turns the tide on the climate crisis. Organizers who attend Global PowerShift will then return to their own countries and help to organize a regional gathering, developing regional campaigns, goals, actions and networks. As co2 levels and sea levels rise exponentially - so must our movement.

We know that the ecological crisis is merely a symptom of an unjust system and unsustainable culture. To accomplish the deep systemic change needed to avert complete catastrophe we will need to bring together a wide diversity of movements and thus we strongly encourage young organizers from a diverse backgrounds and struggles to apply. You can apply here, and please share this email with anyone you think might bring unique skills to this historic gathering. Application deadline is December 16th, and all expenses will be covered for participants.
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Hola,

Te escribo para compartir información sobre Global Powershift, un encuentro y conferencia internacional que pasará en en Estambul (Turquía) el 10-17 de Junio. En este conferencia se juntaran unos 600 activistas joven de todo el mundo para compartir ideas, tácticas y conocerse en cómo podemos ser el generación que da la vuelta al cambio climático. Organizadores que participan en Global PowerShift después se volverán a sus comunidades y organizarán encuentros regionales, desarrollando campañas, objetivos comunes, y acciones. Los niveles de co2 y los niveles del mar están creciendo exponencialmente. Nosotros también.

Sabemos que el crisis es solo una síntoma de una sistema injusto y una cultura insostenible. Para llegar a los profundos cambios sistemáticos que son necesarios para prevenir un catástrofe inimaginable necesitaremos participantes de un gran diversidad de movimientos y luchas, no sólo de movimientos ecológicas. Manda tu solicitude aquí, o por favor comparta el página de ArtShift por tus redes y con los que piensas tendrá interes. La fecha límite es el 16 Diciembre, 2012, y todos gastos incluidos.
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Salut!

Je vous écris pour vous informer sur Global PowerShift, une rencontre internationale qui se tiendra à Istanbul, en Turquie, 10-17 Juin 2013. Cette rencontre réunira 600 jeunes organisateurs du monde entier pour partager les compétences, tactiques et pour discuter sur la façon dont nous allons être la génération qui tournera la marée sur la crise climatique. Les participants à Global PowerShift retourneront ensuite dans leurs pays et lanceront une réunion locale, pour développer des campagnes des objectifs, des actions et des réseaux régionales. Comme les niveaux de CO2 et des niveaux de la mer augmente de façon exponentielle - il doit en être de notre mouvement!

Nous savons que la crise écologique n'est qu'un symptôme d'un système injuste et d'une culture non durable. Pour réaliser le profond changement systémique nécessaire pour éviter une catastrophe complète, nous aurons besoin de rassembler une grande diversité de mouvements et donc nous encourageons fortement les jeunes organisateurs des horizons et des luttes divers. Vous pouvez vous inscrire ici, et partager ce message avec quelqu'un que vous pensez pouvoir apporter des compétences uniques pour cette rencontre historique. La date limite d'inscription est 16 Décembre et tous les frais seront couverts pour les participants.

SAVE THE DATE Fourteenth Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF-14) preceding the 27th Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC27/GMEF). 16-17 February 2013, Nairobi, Kenya

SAVE THE DATE

Fourteenth Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF-14) preceding the 27th Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC27/GMEF)

16-17 February 2013, Nairobi, Kenya

In conjunction with its upcoming twenty-seventh session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) to be held from 18th - 22nd February 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP is organizing the fourteenth Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF-14) from 16th -17th February 2013 in Nairobi.
The objective of the Forum will be to facilitate preparations of major groups and stakeholders towards the GC27/GMEF which will hold ministerial-level consultations on emerging policy issues under the following themes: “Implementing Rio+20: A strengthened environmental pillar of sustainable development”, and “Implementing a green economy as an important tool for achieving sustainable development”. Among other issues, the Forum will provide an opportunity for a multi-stakeholders dialogue, as part of the implementation of the Rio+20 Outcome document, on new models and mechanisms to promote transparency and effective engagement of civil society in the work of UNEP; the role and opportunities for involvement of civil society in the post-Rio+20 processes and the post-2015 development agenda.
Registration is now open for all interested representatives of major groups and stakeholders of civil society at: http://www.unep.org/cso-sgb3/Login.aspx.
Please note that registration will close on 15th January 2013!
Kindly also note that organizations which are not accredited to UNEP will be requested to apply for one-time accreditation upon registration. The deadline for processing one time accreditations is 20 of January 2013.
For regular updates regarding the background and preparations towards the 14th GMGSF please visit: http://www.unep.org/civil-society/
For more information please contact us at: civil.society@unep.org.
Kind regards,
Alexander Juras
Chief, Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
P.O. 30552 Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unep.org/civil_society/

If your organisation is engaged in the work of UNEP, please register its profile at  http://www.unep.org/cso-sgb3/Register.aspx

International Symposium on Society & Resource Management (ISSRM): Call for Abstracts and Student Paper Competition

Call for Abstracts

International Symposium on Society & Resource Management

Estes Park, Colorado, USA

June 4-8, 2013

A Time for Integration

We invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in Estes Park, Colorado, USA , June 4-8, 2013. ISSRM is the premier scientific meeting for academic and government researchers, students, agency scientists, land managers, NGO representatives, and others who are broadly interested in the human dimensions of natural resource management issues. We welcome participation from around the world. In addition to a diverse array of paper, panel, and poster sessions, the program includes the 6th Annual Student Forum on June 4th and fantastic keynote and featured speakers though out the week. We hope you will join us in the spectacular Estes Valley surrounded by the majestic peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park for what promises to be an outstanding conference!

Please submit abstracts to present an individual paper, poster, or to lead an organized session. More information about the symposium and online submission of abstracts can be found at http://www.issrm2013.iasnr.org. Additional inquiries should be directed to conference@warnercnr.colostate.edu. 

Abstract submission deadline for an individual paper, poster, or organized session is February 4th 2013

Attention Students: Consider Entering the Student Paper Competition

Doctoral, Master’s, and undergraduate students are invited to submit a paper for consideration in the “Best Student Paper Awards” to be presented at the International Symposium on Society and Resource Management (ISSRM) in Estes Park, Colorado. The author of the best paper written by a Ph.D. student, and the author of the best paper written by a Master’s or undergraduate student, will win cash awards. For competition details see website at: http://www.issrm2013.iasnr.org/?page_id=1270

Invitation: Global Youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Green Solution: From Rio de Janeiro to Doha, 1 December 2012 at UNFCCC COP18 (Venue: Climate Change Studio, Qatar National Convention Centre)

Global Youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Green Solution:

From Rio de Janeiro to Doha

Date: 1 December 2012 at UNFCCC COP18

Venue: Climate Change Studio, Qatar National Convention Centre. Doha

Further information: Ms. Sameera Zaib, sameerazaib.env@gmail.com

Background

COP18 has a special importance since it needs to finalize the old negotiation tracks, and make new commitments towards Post 2015. It is imperative to involve youth in this process, and consider their voices and issues. Rio+20 reaffirmed that we need a more sustainable development path. To achieve this we need to change how we think and act, develop and implement capacity building programs, and hence engage youth in these programs in order to secure green jobs and a green economy.

Inspired from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD’s) youth programme - Youth for Sustainable Mountain Development (Y4SMD), the Asia Pacific Youth Task force on Rio+20 (APYTF) was formed in April 2011 to advocate mountain agenda in the context of Rio+20 and mobilize youth in preparation lf Rio+20 and implementation of its outcomes. Since then APYTF has organized several events locally and regionally and has taken part in several important events including the Rio+20 Conference – locally, regionally and globally. In this preparation APYTF co-organized ‘Global youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Sustainable Actions’ at Rio+2o Conference in Brazil in June 2012, ‘National Youth Forum on Green Solutions in Pakistan’ in Islamabad in November 2012 and ‘Workshop on Green Economy in South Asia’ at South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC) in November 2012. To take forward messages of major past events and youth in Asia Pacific region and also to engage them in UNFCCC COP process, we like to join hands with global youth by organising ’Global Youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Green Solutions’ at UNFCCC COP18 on 1 December 2012 in Doha.

Objectives:

              - To provide an opportunity for global youth to discuss global issues and their concerns regarding COP18. 

                 - To identify the Mountain Youth issues and priorities for Green Economy.

                 - To develop and share Global Youth Appeal for COP18 delegates.

Duration: 60 min

Venue: Climate Change Studio, Qatar National Convention Centre. Doha.

Day 1 (1th December, 2012)
Time	Key Topics	Address
9:00-9:08	Opening-            - Overview of Global Youth Forum            - Asia Pacific Youth Task Force on Rio+20            - Sharing of Youth Appeal COP18 (from Pakistan)	Ms Sameera Zaib APYTF
9:08-9:15	YUNGO activities and UNFCCC	YUNGO representatives (TBC)
9:15-9:20	Youth in Post 2015 agenda.	Nitiokum Divine- Youth Digital Advocate Post 2015 agenda
9:15-9:20	Asia Pacific Graduate Youth Forum Declaration	Team Green Economy/ APGYF alumni.
9:20-9:25	COP 18.	Wilson- founder, Eco Singapore. Asia
9:30-9:35	PIDES	Danaé Espinoza. Latin America
9:35-9:40	African youth and UNFCCC	Hamba Richard. Worldview Mission. Africa (TBC)
9:40-9:45	UK YCC	Camilla Born/ Jamie Peters. Europe.
9:45-50	Presentation of COP18 Youth Appeal	Green Economy team.
9:50-10:00	Closing remarks	Sameera Zaib. APYTF

Announcing 'Discovering Young Leaders Programme' (DYLP)

Dear All,

Do you see yourself as a young leader or an aspiring leader?

Would you like to sharpen your leadership edge and learn from some of the smartest brains in Africa and experts in youth programming across the Commonwealth?

Then, plan to attend the 'Discovering Young Leaders Programme' (DYLP)!

THE PROGRAMME

100 Participants | 54 Countries | 5 Weeks | One Theme – YOUTH LEADERSHIP!!!

This Commonwealth course is designed as a purely ONLINE interactive forum to inspire, empower and expose young people to views and concepts of leadership, global trends in youth empowerment and the principles of youth development across the Commonwealth.

Participants are expected to be leaders of youth organizations, aspiring youth leaders, and heads and members of National Youth Councils and youth associations/clubs, and are between 15 and 29 years old.

Discover how you see yourself, and how others see you as a leader; analyze the connection between self-awareness and effective leadership; examine the essence of democratic institutions and principles of democratic governance; explore your thoughts and ideas on leadership at the national and community levels and sharpen your leadership edge; decide on ACTIONS you will take in becoming the best leader the world has ever seen!!

Date: 17 September – 19 October 2012
Location: Online. Basic IT skills and access to internet is MANDATORY for this course.
Application DEADLINE: 03 September 2012

Find attached Programme Flier and Application Form.

For any questions, concerns or clarification, contact DYLP Coordinator viaw.salami@commonwealth.int  or simply visit our group page on Facebook viahttp://www.facebook.com/groups/cypafrica/

Feel free to circulate within your network.

Kind regards,

Wale

 Wale Salami 

Programme Intern

Commonwealth Youth Programme - Africa Centre 

Youth Affairs Division

Online Participation during the Global Youth Biodiversity Network's (GYBN) Kick-Off meeting

Be part of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network’s (GYBN) kick-off conference
Livestream, discussions, online participation

Due to the fact that we received MUCH more applications than we could provide invitations to Berlin - we wanted to create a platform for all young people engaged in the protection of biodiversity so that they can share their knowledge and experiences. In order to enable this wider range of environmentalists to participate to the conference an online platform has been set: now you can participate from your own computer! This is your chance to be part of it and get connected with young people from all over the world who share the same vision and walk through the same way to halt the loss of biodiversity. Be a part of the solution! Now! Just register here:

https://meet31332461.adobeconnect.com/_a1070055801/gybn/event/registration.html
After approving your registration we will send you a detailed program with the online participation guide that will help you through your participation.
You need more information? www.naju.de/english/gybn


If you are interested in GYBN, you’re also welcome to subscribe to our international mailing list at https://listi.jpberlin.de/mailman/listinfo/gybn
If you wish to receive regular updates on Biodiversity and youth activities, you can also become a fan of GYBN on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegybn

About GYBN: Building a global youth coalition to halt the loss of Biodiversity!
GYBN’ vision is to create a global platform that will enable young environmentalists from all parts of the world to connect in order to join forces for the protection of biological diversity on our planet. GYBN also aims to become the international coordination platform for youth participation in the CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) and is committed to bring the opinions and positions of youth into the negotiations and make their collective voice heard. The establishment of GYBN has been prepared by an interim steering committee, consisting of young people from thirteen countries, which was formed shortly after CBD COP10 in October 2010. GYBN is officially supported by the CBD secretariat.

About the GYBN Kick-Off meeting: 35 participants, 7 days, 1 goal
The GYBN Kick-Off meeting will be hosted by NAJU (German Youth Association for the Protection of Nature) from August 21st to 27th in Berlin, Germany, and is organized in close coordination with the GYBN interim steering committee. Among others, the six-day conference will feature capacity building sessions and policy briefings on the CBD and the main issues on the agenda of COP11. Furthermore numerous workshops on topics like lobbying, organizing creative actions and campaigns as well as press- and public relations will be offered. However, the emphasis of the conference will lie on the establishment of GYBN and the preparation of youth participation at COP11. For this purpose participants will take part in a so called “Future Workshop” session and determine the structure, mandate and coordination etc. of GYBN and develop plans and political targets for meaningful youth participation at COP11.

Call for applications for the Asia-Pacific Graduates' Youth Forum on Green Economy

Call for applications for the Asia-Pacific Graduates' Youth Forum on Green Economy

25–29 September 2012, Kathmandu, Nepal

Through its Asia-Pacific Mountain Network (APMN), the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been engaging youth and building their capacity to bring about positive changes in society through several different initiatives. Since it began in 2009, the global membership of the Youth Engagement in Sustainable Mountain Development (Y4SMD) initiative has grown to 2,000 members, a majority of whom are from ICIMOD’s regional member countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. In 2010, ICIMOD started organizing youth forums in member countries to build the technical capacity and leadership skills of youth in the region as well as enhance their knowledge on the most burning issues in mountain development. In 2011, these forums were expanded to include the entire Asia-Pacific region, and the recent Global Youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Sustainable Actions, held in conjunction with the Rio+20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, included participants from around the globe.

Building on the success of these ventures, ICIMOD is now partnering with the Consortium for Capacity Building (CCB) at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Small Earth Nepal (SEN) to bring together young graduates from the region and develop their knowledge on green economy at the second Asia-Pacific youth forum.

The Asia-Pacific Graduates' Youth Forum on Green Economy – to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, 25–29 September 2012 – will bring together 40 participants from more than 15 countries who are engaged in sustainability issues. With technical support from several leading institutions, the five-day programme will include capacity building and knowledge exchange sessions, leadership exercises, and excursions to nearby environmental projects.

This forum has been made possible with support from the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) under the CAPaBLE Program. It is also supported by the Government of Nepal, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the Mountain Partnership (MP), the United States Agency for International Development/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), Small Earth Australia (SEA), and the Centre for Hydrology at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Who can apply?                                                                      

Youth between the ages of 18 and 30 from the Asia-Pacific region with an academic or a professional degree in related fields are eligible to apply. Those with demonstrated leadership in the green economy sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sponsorship

Partial funding (including round-trip airfare and local expenses) is available for deserving candidates from the Asia-Pacific region. Funding details are available upon request.

Selection                                                                                                                                  
The names of selected participants will be posted on ICIMOD web (http://www.icimod.org/?q=8189) and Facebook page. Selected participants will also be notified via email.          

                       

Selected participants will be required to present a copy of their valid passport/national identity card from their stated country of origin. Inability to do so will result in disqualification from the programme.

How to Apply?

Please click here for the application form.

Deadline for Application:

17 August 2012

For further information, pls write to:

Initiative Leader: Mr. Tek Jung Mahat

Event Focal Point: Mr. Utsav Maden, umaden@icimod.org.

Best,

Tek

Biodiversity and Society: Societal dimensions of the conservation and utilisation of biological diversity, 14-16 Nov 2012, Germany

Call for Abstracts

Biodiversity and Society: Societal dimensions of the conservation and utilisation of biological diversity

Conference 14^th – 16^th November 2012 in Göttingen

For the past two decades, the conservation of biological diversity has been a key issue on the international political agenda. Both international and national interpretations of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) recognize that biodiversity conservation cannot be achieved with ecological approaches alone, and that a large variety of social, institutional and economic dimensions also play key roles. This complex and multifaceted topic requires trans- and interdisciplinary approaches, and should not be limited to specific questions of single disciplines.

With this in mind, the conference “Biodiversity and Society: Societal dimensions of the conservation and utilisation of biological diversity” aims to provide a scientific contribution to the discussion on the diverse and complex problems associated with biodiversity conservation. The conference will be a platform for exchange between renowned keynote speakers from academia, junior researchers, and representatives from the business and political sectors. Contributions could, for example, consider:

• Effects of anthropogenic global change on biodiversity
• Value and valuation of biodiversity
• Biodiversity as an aspect of environmental law
• Instruments to tackle resource conflicts
• Societal approaches to biodiversity conservation
• Perspectives on biodiversity in different socio-cultural contexts
• Progress and problems of local, national and international biodiversity policy

Inter and transdisciplinary research is particularly encouraged, as are contributions from junior researchers. Please submit your abstracts (in German or English) for posters or oral presentations before the 15^th of June 2012 online at the following website:

www.uni-goettingen.de/biodiversitaet-gesellschaft

A response will be sent within 4 weeks of the closing date. Please note that oral presentations will be limited to 20 minutes.

There will be a guided poster session, and a citable book of abstracts, as well as the opportunity to publish full papers in a book of conference proceedings, is planned. Further information about the conference and about online registration is available through the link above.

REGISTER NOW ! Technologies for Sustainable Development: A Way to Reduce Poverty? | May 29-31, 2012, Switzerland

2012 International Conference - Technologies for Sustainable Development: A Way to Reduce Poverty?

Date:  May 29-31, 2012
Place:  Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Convenors: UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development, Cooperation & Development Center (CODEV), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 20,2012

In July 2011 EPFL's Direction decided to establish the Cooperation and Development Center (CODEV) in order to boost, within EPFL, the importance of research and training activities with emerging and developing countries.

CODEV is organizing the Tech4Dev 2012 conference. Held from 29-31st May 2012 at EPFL in Switzerland, this conference aims to foster links between researchers at EPFL and from all over the world, such as between development researchers and practitioners, namely in the areas of sustainable habitat and cities, ICT and environmental issues, disaster risk reduction and renewable energies (representing the 4 priority axes of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development): http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2012Tech4Dev.

We have received over 400 abstracts, from which some 80 papers have been shortlisted for presentation at the conference. We have ensured that these three days be both a time for presentation and discussion (namely in the thematic workshops) as well as an opportunity to exchange and network (side events and activity breaks).  Please follow the link http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2012Tech4Dev/Program for an overview of the conference program, the workshop sessions as well as the side events.

Speakers include:

- Dr. Lidia BRITO, Director, Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development, UNESCO and former Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology in Mozambique
- Dr. Martin DAHINDEN, Director-General, Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC)
- Dr.  h.c. Pierre LANDOLT, Associate of Landolt & Cie, Swiss Private Bankers
- Prof. Miguel NICOLELIS, Professor of Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering and Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University, Founder, Duke's Center for Neuroengineering and Founder and Scientific Director, Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute for Neuroscience of Natal
- Prof. Luc SOETE, Director, United Nations University, Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology

For further information on registering for the conference and the fees due, please refer to http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2012Tech4Dev/Registration.

I do hope that you will seize this opportunity and register for the conference, as well as promoting it to your partners both within Switzerland and abroad.

Thanking you in advance, I look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

Prof. Jean-Claude Bolay
Directeur de la coopération
Cooperation & Development Center
UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development

EPFL – VPAA – CODEV
Station 10 – 1015 Lausanne (Switzerland) Tel. +41 (0)21 693.60.48 Tech4Dev@epfl.ch

International UNESCO Chair Conference, 29-31 May, 2012 - EPFL http://cooperation.epfl.ch/2012Tech4Dev

4th IWA Asia-Pacific Young Water Professionals Conference, Japan

Introduction

The 4th IWA Asia-Pacific Young Water Professionals Conference(APYWP2012) will be held on December 7-10, 2012 at Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) in Tokyo, Japan.

The Asia-Pacific region is the most populous and fast-developing region in the world, resulting in tremendous pressure on water resources in recent times. Water sector students and professionals in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to become the leaders of the future.

The 4th IWA Asia-Pacific Young Water Professionals Conference is held to provide a platform for YWPs to exchange valuable ideas and to explore possible solutions to key water-related issues encountered in the Asia-Pacific Region. The conference will offer not only sessions for academic research presentation but also session on hot issues on water in Asia-Pacific region. Utility professionals will also be sharing their expertise on technical solutions and management policies. We hope participants will get valuable experinces and network with Young Water Professionals, who forge the future of water in Asia-Pacific regions.

• Conference circular (PDF, 1.9MB)
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Supported by:

    

2nd International Conference on Environment and BioScience 2012, Phnom Penh , Cambodia

2012 2nd International Conference on Environment and BioScience (ICEBS 2012) Phnom Penh , Cambodia. September 28-29, 2012
www.icebs.org

General Information

The aim of the ICEBS conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environment and BioScience. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theories, frameworks, methodologies, tools, and applications.

The ICEBS 2012 is sponsored by Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES). Submitted conference papers will be reviewed by technical committees of the Conference.

ICEBS 2012 will be published in the Volume of Journal ( IPCBEE, ISSN: 2010-4618), and all papers will be included in the Engineering & Technology Digital Library, and indexed by Ei Geobase(Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, EBSCO, CNKI(中国知网), WorldCat, Google Scholar, and sent to be reviewed by Compendex and ISI Proceedings.

About 10 selected papers from the registered ones, will be published in the International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (IJBBB) free of charge.

One Excellent Paper will be selected from each oral sessions. The Certificate for Excellent Papers will be awarded in the Welcome Banquet on September 29, 2012.

Important Date:
 

Round I

Paper Submission (Full Paper)                                                                 Before May 20, 2012
Notification of Acceptance                                                                             On June  5, 2012
Authors' Registration                                                                               Before June 20, 2012
Final Paper Submission                                                                           Before June 20, 2012
ICEBS 2012 Conference Dates                                                              September 28-29, 2012

SUBMISSION METHODS:

Conference Template (DOWNLOAD)

1. Electronic Submission System; ( .pdf) If you can't login the submission system, please try to submit through method 2.

2. Email: icebs@cbees.org ( .pdf and .doc)

Call for Contribution: Conference on Managing Protected Areas under Climate Change (24-26 September 2012 in Dresden, Germany)

I would like to inform you that the deadline for the call for contribution for the international Conference on Managing Protected Areas under Climate Change (IMPACT) has been extended to 20 May 2012. The conference  sets out to meet the growing need for sharing knowledge and experiences in the field of biodiversity conservation and climate change by bringing together researchers, conservation managers and decision-makers in the field of nature conservation.

IMPACT will present good practice examples and share experience of putting adaptation strategies into action. Furthermore, IMPACT will improve the integration of research outputs into conservation projects as well as the identification of unsolved problems and further research needs. It will efficiently help conservation managers today to make decisions about climate impacts of the future.

Conference themes include:

• Assessing sensitivity
• Modelling of climate-induced impacts
• Management practices
• Monitoring of climate-induced impacts
• Awareness raising, communication and stakeholder involvement
• Managing the unknown / Decision Support
• Legal aspects and policy recommendations
• Climate change impacts on species and invasive species

You are invited to submit 400 word abstracts for oral and poster presentations through the conference website at

 http://www.habit-change.eu/index.php?id=206 until 20 May 2012. Abstracts must be in English and be related to the conference topics.

Registration for the conference is also open. Early bird registration is 50 € until 31 July 2012. After 1 August the registration fee is 75 €.

Further information is available at the conference website (http://www.habitchange.eu/impact).

Best regards,

Astrid Berens

Leibniz Institute of Ecological and Regional Development (IOER)
Leibniz-Institut für ökologische Raumentwicklung, e.V. (IÖR)
Weberplatz 1, 01217 Dresden, Germany
URL: www.ioer.de

Email: a.berens@ioer.de