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updated 23 June 2008
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Ongoing Over Time 2008
...to September 2008. The Journal of Industrial Ecology has a Call for Papers for a special issue on Applications of Material Flow Analysis (MFA). Submissions of articles for the special issue will be due by September 1, 2008. Ester van der Voet, of the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) at Leiden University, and Claudia Binder, of the Department of Geography, Division of Social and Industrial Ecology at the University of Zurich, will serve as co-editors of the special issue.
The Journal of Industrial Ecology is a peer-reviewed international journal
owned by Yale University, published by Wiley-Blackwell and headquartered
at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.
Material flow analysis (MFA), the tracking and analysis of materials through
the environment and the economy at various scales, is growing in sophistication
and generating increased interest among environmental researchers around
the world. MFA holds out the promise of a unique lens through which to
examine environmental challenges, providing a valuable addition to the
toolkit available to analysts and decision makers. Despite the dramatic
growth in the methodological rigor of MFA, its practical utility remains
to be fully appreciated. The goal of this special issue is to document
examples of the practical use of MFA, explore the insights obtained from
it, and assess the leverage for environmental problem solving that it
provides.
Papers should be submitted electronically via Manuscript Central at <
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jie>. Details about the preparation
of the manuscript can be obtained from the Journal's web page < www.blackwellpublishing.com/jie>
or from the editor. Send inquiries to: Reid Lifset Editor, Journal of
Industrial Ecology
Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Studies 205 Prospect
Street
New Haven, CT, 06511-2189 USA indecol^yale.edu [replace ^] www.blackwellpublishing.com/jie
June 2008
Commission for Environmental Cooperation. June 25-June 27, 2008. Government Conference Center, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
June 25 North America 2030: An Environmental Outlook. Meetings of the Joint Public Advisory Committee (Open to the public as space allows.) A discussion paper prepared by Stratos Inc. and the International Institute for Sustainable Development IISD will support this forum for public and expert discussion on emerging trends which will affect North America's environment in the next two decades. More information: http://www.cec.org/outlook
June 26 Fifteenth Regular Session of the CEC Council. (Open to the public as space allows.) Contact: Nathalie Daoust Phone: 514.350.4300 email http://www.cec.org/calendar/details/index.cfm?varlan=english&ID=2097
June 27 Meeting of Senior Trade and Environment Officials (closed to the public)
July 2008
Global Ecological Integrity Group. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
BERLIN, 16-20 JULY 2008 "Reconciling Human Existence and Ecological
Integrity" Humboldt University, Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture
www.globalecointegrity.net www.agrar.hu-berlin.de
An Interdisciplinary Conference focused on the role Ecological Integrity
plays in achieving a Sustainable World.
Location: Humboldt University - Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture
(Main Conference Venue)
Conference Structure:
• 4 day academic conference with papers and discussions
• evening public panel
• side-events
[October 16, 2007 - First call for papers: see web site for topics. The call for papers is flexible. GEIG will also celebrate its 15th Anniversary book launch in Berlin. For further information contact Conference Secretariat: k.bosselmann@auckland.ac.nz or lwestra@interlog.com]
August 2008
5th SETAC World Congress August 3-7 2008 Sydney Convention and Exhibition
Centre, Sydney Australia http://www.setac2008.com/
Call for session proposals at http://www.setac2008.com/pdf/Call_for_Session_Proposals.pdf.
The committee states that it is particularly keen to encourage proposals
for sessions that are forward looking, integrative and timely. They may
include proposals for sessions related to:
- Environmental implications of new emerging technologies or methodologies
(e.g. green chemistry, alternative energy, nanomaterials, bioinformatics,
DNA barcoding)
- Interactions between climate change and the fate and effects of chemicals
- Valuing ecosystems and the impacts of environmental toxicants on ecosystem
services and sustainability
- Environmental toxicology and chemistry in developing countries –
challenges and opportunities
- Regional issues (e.g. threats to coral reefs, mining in tropical environments)
- Other environmental assessment topics relating to biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, life cycle assessment, ecological and human health risk assessment as well as regulation and management.
September 2008
Green Party of Canada. Bi-Annual National Convention 2008. September 4-5, 2008. New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. http://gm2008.greenparty.ca/
Feast of Fields. Sunday September 7, 2008 at Everdale Organic Farm &
Environmental Learning Centre. Hillsburgh, Ontario. "Sustainability
Starts With Your Local Organic Farm" Features abundant samples of
local wines, craft beers and farm-fresh organic delicacies created by
top Southern-Ontario chefs. Directions and buy tickets online (usually
a sell-out crowd) Feast Coordinator: (519) 855-4859 x112 Fax: (519) 855-4334
email http://feastoffields.org/
October 2008
International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting. St. Clair Centre for
the Arts. Windsor, Ontario, October 6-7, 2009.
The IJC holds a Biennial Meeting every two years to hear from scientists
and the public about issues relating to the Great Lakes Water Quality
Agreement, and to assist the Commission with preparing its Biennial Report,
this will be the 15th, on the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Contacts:
Washington Frank Bevacqua email
202-736-9024 and Ottawa Greg McGillis email
613-947-1420
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2008 World Urban Forum October 13-17 Nanjing, China.
The World Urban Forum is a biennial gathering that is attended by a wide
range of partners, from non-governmental organizations, community-based
organizations, urban professionals, academics, to governments, local authorities
and national and international associations of local governments.
Contact Zhe Li E-mail lizhe@mail.cin.gov.cn
http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=4613&catid=535&typeid=24&subMenuId=0
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ExpoPlast2008: Roadmap to a Sustainable Future! October 20-21, 2008. Palais des congres Montreal, Quebec. The Canadian Plastics Industry Association will release "A Technology Road Map for the Plastics Industry" for discussion at the CPIA's Solutions Center at the conference. http://www.expoplast.org
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Canadian Environment Network 2008 Annual General Assembly. Seneca College, Toronto, Ontario. October 24-26. The Theme is Health and the Environment. Established in 1977, RCEN "is an independent, non-partisan organization. It does not take positions on environmental issues. Rather, the RCEN actively encourages and supports those who take part in public consultation processes, participate in working groups, or who are delegates to national and international conferences. More and more federal government departments favour the RCEN's delegate selection process because it is transparent, bilingual, and supported by the environmental community for its unparalleled and effective voice for reaching policy makers." Not a public event per se; voting delegates are members of the National Council; other representatives of member groups attend as observers. http://www.cen-rce.org/
January 2009
28th Annual Organic Conference at the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. Theme: O is for Opportunity. January 22-25, 2009. Exhibit space available usually sold out six months before. Contact: Tomas Nimmo Conference Manager Organic Food Conferences Canada Box 116 Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Z4 tel: 705 444-0923 fax: 705 444-0380 http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca email
February 2009
Americana The International Environmental Technology Trade Show and Conference.
8th biennial Edition March 17-19, 2009. Montreal Convention Centre (Hall
Viger) Montreal, Quebec. Organized by Reseau Environnement. http://www.americana.org/tiki-index.php?page=Home&switchLang=en
June 2009
ICLEI 2009 World Congress. June 14-18, 2009 Edmonton, Alberta. The ICLEI
World Congress takes place every three years and provides Mayors, local
government elected officials and staff, representatives from international
agencies, national governments, donors and other partners with the opportunity
for peer exchanges, knowledge-sharing, capacity building and on-site visits
and exhibits.
http://www.iclei.org/worldcongress2009
[February 4, 2008 still under construction]
12th EUEC 2009 - Energy & Environment Conference. January 25-28,
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona (see GL Vol. 13 No. 2 for
2008 conference)
info@euec.com http://www.euec.com
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