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Stefanie Rixecker
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Subject: CFP: 6th Asia-Pacific NGOs Environmental Conference, Kaohsiung,
TAIWAN, November 1-4, 2002
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Dear H-Environmentalists:
Following is the Second Announcement of coming 6th Asia-Pacific
NGOs Environmental Conference (APNEC-6).
Environmentally yours,
TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko
Director, AMR, Tokyo
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The 6th Asia-Pacific NGOs Environmental Conference (APNEC-6)
November 1-4, 2002
Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
I. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Having realized the deteriorating environmental quality in
the Asia-Pacific region and its significant impact on human health and
welfare, the Japan Environmental Council (JEC), European
Environmental Bureau (EEB), and environmental experts of
several other countries in Asia are clearly convinced of the
necessity to organize an international forum on
environmental concerns in the Asian-Pacific region.
Safeguarding and managing the environment while wisely
making use of its full resources should not be the sole
responsibility of the public sector. On the contrary, the
private sector, particularly non-governmental organizations
(NGOs), ought to do its fair share by playing a
more-dominant role in the sustainable development of the
region.
On the occasion of the 10th JEC conference which was held
in Osaka, Japan in 1991, Prof. Suraphol Sudara agreed to
organize the first Asia-Pacific NGOs Environmental
Conference (APNEC) in Bangkok in December 1991. As of 2000,
four other APNEC meetings have been held sequentially in
Seoul, Kyoto, Singapore, and Agra (India). At APNEC-5 in
Agra, the meeting also proclaimed that the Secretariat of
the Asia-Pacific Environmental Council (AEC) would be
established in Seoul, Korea for a period of 5 years. With
some 200-300 participants from 10-15 countries, the APNEC
meetings have been one of the most important environmental
and NGO forums in the region. The objectives of APNEC are
to provide an international forum at which NGOs can exchange
information, share experiences, discuss their concerns on
environmental issues at both the domestic and regional
levels, and to develop strategies and actions to protect the
overall environment in the Asian-Pacific region.
II. DATES AND VENUE
The APNEC-6 has been rescheduled for November 1-4, 2002.
The meeting is at the International Conference Hall of
National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Kaohsiung is a harbor city in southern Taiwan and the second
largest city in Taiwan, about 400 km south of Taipei City.
III. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION
The conference is being organized by the Asia-Pacific
Environmental Council (AEC), Foundation of Ocean Taiwan
(FOOT) and Wetlands Taiwan in association with the Japan
Environmental Council (JEC), Ramsar Center Japan, and a
number of organizations of Taiwans private sector
(including NGOs) and international organizations. A number
of public agencies of Taiwan will also provide the necessary
support to successfully organize this conference.
IV. THEMES OF THE MEETING
With the focus on reinforcing our efforts to establish
public-private partnerships, this meeting will respond to
the common concerns in the Asian-Pacific region as well as
to serve as a follow-up to the environmental strategies put
forward at the upcoming Second Earth Summit (Rio+10) to be
held in South Africa in September 2002. The following major
areas and related topics will be discussed during the
meeting:
1. Water management, including ocean and coastal management;
2. Wetlands and biodiversity;
3. Urban environments;
4. Green energy;
5. Armed conflict and environmental protection;
6. NGO activities and environmental education;
7. Public-private partnerships in environmental management;
and
8. Regional problems.
V. GENERAL INFORMATION
Language: The official language of the conference will be
English. Simultaneous translation between English and
Chinese as well as Japanese and Chinese will be available
for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
VI. CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Abstract
Participants of the APNEC-6 are invited to submit papers for
oral or poster presentation. Kindly submit a one-page
abstract of your proposed presentation to Dr. Wen-Yan Chiau
via e-mail ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), no later than July
31, 2002.
Full Paper
Please send your final manuscripts for papers for
presentation to the Organizing Committee by e-mail
([EMAIL PROTECTED]), or (in case photographs are
included) by international mail including one diskette and
one copy of the original print(s) including photographs, by
September 30, 2002.
Exhibition
One section of the Conference hall will be open to
participants to display posters and publications at no
charge. A space for exhibition boards will also be
provided, so please let us know if you or your institutions
will have an exhibit.
VII. REGISTRATION
All participants are kindly requested to complete the $B!H(B
Registration Form$B!I(B whether they plan to present a paper or
not. Please return it to the Secretariat (Dr. Wen-Yan
Chiau) by e-mail. The registration fee for each participant
(and accompanying individuals) will be US$100 per person.
All foreign students will be granted free registration. All
registration fees must be paid in US dollars by check
payable to Foundation of Ocean Taiwan and sent via post
to: Dr. Wen-Yan Chiau, Department of Marine Environment and
Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung
City, Taiwan 804.
VIII. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accommodations
We will make arrangements for your stay at hotels in
Kaohsiung City. These hotels provide rooms with single or
double occupancy. The room charge will be about US$50 per
night.
Scientific Excursions
A half-day city tour and a one-day excursion to Kenting
National Park and the Chiku Lagoon will be arranged. There
will be no charge for the field trips, but since there is
limited space, you will need to register beforehand when you
arrive at the registration table. Scientific field studies
(e.g., treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes) can also
be arranged for a nominal fee if requested in advance by
foreign scholars and under the available conditions.
Passport and visas
All foreign visitors entering Taiwan must possess a valid
passport. Conference attendees requiring a visa should
apply to the Overseas Missions of the Republic of China
(Taiwan) in their country of residence prior to departure.
Visas may be obtained at the airport upon arrival but these
are only valid for several days. Attendees are required to
make all necessary visa arrangements by themselves. The
Organizing Committee will provide attendees invitation
letters should these be required for visa reasons.
Local transportation
Local transportation will be provided between the conference
venue and hotels at no charge. A reception desk will be
set up at Kaohsiung International Airport on October 31 and
November 1, 2002, to provide information for attendees.
Photo contest
Participants of the meeting are encouraged to submit entries
for the 2002 APNEC-6 Photographic Awards, which this year
has as its theme, the environment. Please see the attached
detailed information for the 2002 APNEC Photo Contest.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Wen-Yan Chiau
Department of Marine Environment and Engineering,
National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
Tel: +886-7-525-5166
Fax: +886-7-525-5167
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko $B9b669nI'(B
Director, AMR, Amenity Meeting Room
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Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Divisional Director
Environmental Management & Design Division
Human Sciences Division
Lincoln University, Canterbury
PO Box 84
Aotearoa New Zealand
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ph: 03-325-3811, x8377
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