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2012 NZAEE Biennial Conference |
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Hamilton, New Zealand: 17-01-2012 to 20-01-2012 |
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Organized by the NZ Association for Environmental Education, working theme is "Changing Course for a Sustainable World." Aimed at all educators who are involved in, or interested in, contributing to a change towards sustainability. Will include a special programme for Youth. A Youth (16-24 years) sponsorship plan can assist them to attend. Field trips include visits relating to urban ecological restoration, Enviroschools, wind farming and more. |
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Details: ForumPoint2 Conference management, PO Box 1008 WMC, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Fax: +64-7-8381097. Email: kathryn@fp2.co.nz |
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Planet Under Pressure |
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London, UK: 26-03-2012 to 29-03-2012 |
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Working theme of the conference is how can adaptation be undertaken with incomplete knowledge, particularly in regards to the evolution of future climate change. Main aims are to provide a state of the planet assessment and solutions for a sustainable future, the building of trans-disciplinary research communities, identifying opportunities for enhanced partnerships, and delivering a new vision for international research. |
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Details: 2012 Conference Organizer, Elsevier Ltd, 32 Jamestown Road, Camden, london NW1 7B, UK. Fax: +44-20-74832293. Email: jen.wang@elsevier.com |
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IWA World Congress on Water, Climate & Energy |
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Dublin, Ireland: 13-05-2012 to 18-05-2012 |
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Congress will explore topics relating to resilience and sustainability of cities focusing on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Themes include: climate change; economics and policy; environment and ecology; water, agriculture and food; communications and information; and, water, wastewater and energy infrastructures. Aimed at water, climate change and energy professionals. |
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Details: IWA-WCE 2012, c/o Keynote PCO, Suite 26, Anglesea House, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland. Fax: +353-1-4003692. Email: waterclimateenergy2012@iwa-wcedublin.org |
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7th Annual International Symposium on Environment |
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Athens, Greece: 14-05-2012 to 17-05-2012 |
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Organized by the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER). Aims to bring together academics and professionals from all environmental-related disciplines for discussion and networking. Main areas of interest will include water-related issues, pollution and energy-related issues. Selected papers will be published in a book. |
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Details: Gregory T Papanikos, ATINER, 8 Valaoritou Street, olonaki, 10671 Athens, Greece. Fax: +30-210-3634209. Email: atiner@atiner.gr |
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Web: www.atiner.gr |
Bright Ideas
General Electric plans to cut solar installation costs by half
Project 90 by 2030 supports South African school children and managers reduce their carbon footprint through its Club programme
Bath & North East Somerset Council in the United Kingdom has installed smart LED carriageway lighting that automatically adjusts to light and traffic levels
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the American Public Gardens Association are mounting an educational exhibit at Longwood Gardens showing the link between temperature and planting zones
The energy-efficient Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers hotel is powered by renewable and sustainable sources, including integrated solar photovoltaics and guest-powered bicycles
El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, plans to generate 80 per cent of its energy from renewable sources
The green roof on the Remarkables Primary School in New Zealand reduces stormwater runoff, provides insulation and doubles as an outdoor classroom
The Weather Info for All project aims to roll out up to five thousand automatic weather observation stations throughout Africa
SolSource turns its own waste heat into electricity or stores it in thermal fabrics, harnessing the sun's energy for cooking and electricity for low-income families
The Wave House uses vegetation for its architectural and environmental qualities, and especially in terms of thermal insulation
The Mbale compost-processing plant in Uganda produces cheaper fertilizer and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
At Casa Grande, Frito-Lay has reduced energy consumption by nearly a fifth since 2006 by, amongst other things, installing a heat recovery system to preheat cooking oil
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Updated: May 15th 2015