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South China Sea Training Portal — by Web Assistant — last modified November 13, 2007 04:43 AM

The South China Sea Project Training Programme has been developed to build capacity within the South China Sea Project Partner Network to guide the long-term sustainability of South China Sea Project interventions. The purpose of this portal is to keep members of the project network informed of developments and key events of the training programme. Specifically, the portal contains information regarding the tentative dates for each training event and contact details for the individuals nominated by the project's National Technical Focal Points to participate in the regional training workshops.

The 19th Meeting of COBSEA on the East Asian Seas Action Plan, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Cambodia, from January 22, 2008 08:00 AM to January 23, 2008 08:00 AM) — by Web Assistant

The 19th Intergovernmental Meeting of COBSEA will be graciously hosted by the Royal Government of Cambodia. During the meeting, the New Strategic Direction (2008-2012): A White Paper that was discussed at the Special Intergovernmental Session of COBSEA in Putrajaya, 5-6 September 2007, will be tabled for consideration and possible adoption. In addition, the meeting will discuss the proposed work plan and budget for the East Asian Seas Regional Coordinating Unit (EAS/RCU) for 2008-2009. The meeting documents will be circulated to the COBSEA member countries six weeks prior to the meeting.

Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center - Training Department — by Web Assistant — last modified November 13, 2007 05:59 AM

The Training Department of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC/TD) was created by the SEAFDEC Council during its Inaugural Meeting in 1968 in Bangkok, Thailand and was formally established in 1970 with the objectives to develop modern fishery technologies for the better use of marine fish resources and to reduce manpower shortages in marine capture fisheries in Southeast Asia.

Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management (ITCZM) — by Web Assistant — last modified November 13, 2007 06:06 AM

Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management (ITCZM) is a field of specialization at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) under the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) and the School of Civil Engineering (SCE). This interdisciplinary field aims to develop human resources for coastal zone management in the Asia and Pacific region. Coastal areas encompass a diverse array of resources and ecosystems with intense human activities. Scholarship for students from ASEAN countries, India and Bangladesh 100% scholarships are provided by DANIDA, the Danish government funding agency For students of EU countries 100% scholarships are provided though the PTS program, funded by the EU.

11th International Coral Reef Symposium (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, from July 07, 2008 09:10 AM to July 11, 2008 09:10 AM) — by Web Assistant

The world's major coral reef science meeting, the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS), is held every 4 years. The ICRS is devoted to the best reef science available, with the purpose of sharing scientific findings with government agencies, resource management, and non-government organizations throughout the world. Previous ICRS have been held in Okinawa (2004), Bali (2000), Panama (1996), Guam (1992), Australia (1988), Tahiti (1985), the Philippines (1980), Miami (1977), Australia (1974), and the 1st ICRS in India (1969).

4th Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands:Advancing Ecosystem Management and Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management by 2010 in the Context of Climate Change (Hanoi, Vietnam, from April 07, 2008 09:20 AM to April 11, 2008 09:20 AM) — by Web Assistant

Organized by the Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands and Hosted by the Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Fisheries

10th Special Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum of the United Nations Environment Programme (Monaco, from February 20, 2008 10:15 AM to February 24, 2008 10:15 AM) — by Web Assistant

 

Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable DevelopmentGleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development (Chiba, Japan, from March 14, 2008 10:30 AM to March 16, 2008 10:30 AM) — by Web Assistant

 

G8 Environment Ministers Meeting (Kobe, Japan, from May 25, 2008 10:30 AM to May 27, 2008 10:30 AM) — by Web Assistant

 

International Conference on Sustainability Science for Watershed Landscapes ( East-West Center, Imin Conference Center, Pacific Room, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, from December 13, 2007 11:40 AM to December 14, 2007 11:40 AM) — by Web Assistant

The aim of conference is to present the state of the art in sustainability science research for watershed management, examine specific case studies in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and to advance the development of a transdisciplinary method of organizing research to inform general and specific instruments of public policy, especially regarding watershed management. Critical issues for research and policy analysis at the regional, national, and international levels will also be identified.

Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities — by Web Assistant — last modified November 13, 2007 09:24 AM

Established in 1972, the Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU) is a network of agricultural colleges and universities in Asia with the main mission of improving human welfare through agriculture, education, research, and extension.