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CIWEM supports a number of selected events, many of which offer a discounted rate to CIWEM members. You may find Nick Reeves, Justin Taberham, Paul Horton or Emily Doyle at these events and we would welcome the chance to talk to any CIWEM members who attend. If you would like CIWEM to support your event, please contact Emily Doyle at emily@ciwem.org.
Forthcoming events
2nd- 11th May 2008
Margate Rocks: Festival of Contemporary Visual Art & Ecology
Margate Rocks is back!
The 6th Margate Rocks Festival of Contemporary Visual Art will take place between 2-11 May 2008. Situated in and around the budding seaside town of Margate, this year’s festival explores the relationship between ‘Art & Ecology’.
Participants include Heather & Ivan Morison, Franny Armstrong, Billy Childish, Mark McGowan, Michaela Crimmin and Dr Mark Miodownik. The programme aims to create an interdisciplinary dialogue through a variety of exciting commissions, exhibitions, events, talks, films and workshops.
Highlights include: the Magnificent Revolutionary Cycling Cinema, the UK’s only bicycle-powered cinema run by artists, uniting art, education and sustainability; an installation of an allotment in the middle of urban Margate by artists Sarah Craske and Stacy Keeler; green filmmaking master classes led by acclaimed activist filmmaker, Franny Armstrong; and a rare performance by cult musician, poet and artist Billy Childish.
For more information visit www.margaterocks.com
6th - 7th May 2008
CRANFIELD MULTI-STRAND CONFERENCE: CREATING WEALTH THROUGH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (CMC 2008)
Cranfield, England
The new Multi-Strand Conference explores how wealth is created through research and innovation. It brings together researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum to discuss advances in applied sciences, engineering and technology, including associated management practices.
There will be a focus on application, especially in the environment sector, manufacturing, aerospace, health and defence sectors. A particular aim is to provide a welcoming and supportive forum for early-stage researchers to present and discuss their work with more established figures in their various fields.
To find out more or to register your interest visit www.cranfield.ac.uk/cmc
Papers should be submitted by 29 February 2008. Acceptance: 31 March 2008
8th May 2008, 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Earthwatch Lecture – ‘Ghanaian Communities & Conservation’
The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR.
John Mason & Prof. Patrick Ofori-Danson.
Two talks on Earthwatch's work with the Nature Conservation Research Centre of Ghana (NCRC) to develop research and conservation projects to the benefit not only of the environment, but also the livelihoods of the local populations through community- based ecotourism.
John Mason, Executive Director of the NCRC, will give an historical overview of this programme, its scope and its achievements, while Prof. Patrick Ofori-Danson, of the University of Ghana, will specifically tell us about his work on the West African manatees still to be found in Ghanaian waters.
Doors open at 6.00pm (cash bar); lectures followed by a second cash bar, 8.30-9.30pm.
Entrance free to Earthwatch supporters; otherwise a small donation will be requested on the door.
For tickets and more information, please contact our Events Department on (01865) 318856; events@earthwatch.org.uk;
http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/get_involved/events08/ghana
13th May 2008
7th World Wide Workshop for Young Environmental Scientists -- WWW-YES 2008
Paris, France
Urban waters, exact and social sciences workshop
Geographical Scope: International; developing countries
Level: PhD, on-going or having finished since less than 3 years
Language: English
Since 6 years, CEREVE organizes within the Water University of Val-de-Marne County, the World Wide Workshop for Young Environmental Scientists (WWW YES). The thematic guideline of the seminar is 'Urban waters', inviting the participants to rethink the need for participative and integrated water management in urban areas and the lessons which can be learned from North and South experiences. The four days of the workshop are dedicated both to the presentation of individual research and the building-up of scientific North – South cooperation projects. Admission fees and accommodation are supported by the Val de Marne County for the 25 selected participants. All presentations and discussions are held in English.
Organizers: CEREVE ENPC France - University Paris 12 - UFMG EHR Brazil - Association H2o Paris
Contact E-mail: martin.seidl@cereve.enpc.fr
Web Address: http://www.enpc.fr/cereve/www-yes/
13th - 15th May 2008
Eco Design: Materials for a Sustainable Society will form one of the symposia at Materials Congress, organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
The full-day Eco design session will explore eco-innovation, design for sustainability, government policy on sustainability, and industrial ecology.
Specific lectures will consider sustainability issues surrounding packaging, aluminium, and thermodynamics. Speakers from Rolls-Royce plc and the Corus Group will present on REACH and sustainability through the supply chain.
This session is aimed at engineers and managers involved in product design and process development who want to reduce their impact on the environment.
The interactions between sociological and political issues with engineering and materials science will be examined.
A draft programme can be downloaded at
www.iom3.org/congress/session_eco.htm.
14th–16th May 2008
The 2nd Annual China Water Congress 2008
Beijing, China
Contact: Leigh Yang
Tel: +86 21 68407631
Fax: +86 21 68407632/33
Email: leighy@chinawatercongress.com
2nd Annual China Water Congress 2008 is to be held in Beijing, China. The 3-day event will be gathering 350+ participants from global water fraternity. Strategic issues to be addressed includes water pricing reform, financing & investment models, financial & legal risk management, technology innovation & application and seawater desalination & sewage treatment drive. With the vision to be the most compelling water event dedicated in China, we are glad to build the communication platform for international and domestic market leaders again in 2008 on the basis of huge success in 2007. For more details, please visit www.chinawatercongress.com
15th May 2008
Advances in Biological Processes for Organics and Energy Recycling
The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham
This conference brings together a wide range of experts who are active in the development and application of biological processes for waste organics and generation of renewable energy. The conference looks at the process options across the whole process flowsheet, from sorting and pretreatment through to the treatment of solids and nutrient rich liquors.
Register at www.aqua-enviro.net
15th May 2008
Sustainable Construction Course
London and South East England
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The course is charged at £205 + VAT per person per day, although a members’ discount is available. Further details and booking forms are available from the Training Club on 01446 775959 or training.club@symmonsmadge.co.uk.
15th May 2008
Urban Drainage (Storm-water and Sewage) course
Belfast
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The course is charged at £215 + VAT per person per day, although a members’ discount is available. Further details and booking forms are available from the Training Club on 01446 775959 or training.club@symmonsmadge.co.uk.
20th – 22nd May
Sustainabilitylive!
NEC in Birmingham
IWEX is the largest national event for the water and wastewater industry. It is part of Sustainabilitylive!, the UK’s leading event for excellence and innovation in the water, environment, energy and land sectors.
IWEX 2008 encompasses a high-level conference and seminar programme running across the three-day event. Presentations will be made by well-known figures within the water industry and panel discussions will be staged in an informative and thought-provoking programme.
Over 100 companies have already confirmed their presence on the 2008 exhibitor list, including ABB, Achilles Information, Burkert Fluid Control Systems, Pump Supplies, WEG Electric Motors and Zoeller. Other exhibiting companies at Sustainabilitylive! include: Environment Agency, Conestega Rover, Bord na Mona, Veolia, Worcester Bosch, Biogas Nord, Trend Control and Atkins.
Attending IWEX will give visitors the opportunity to gather the latest industry and legislative news, while networking with their peers. Many of the seminars, master classes and conferences will also provide CPD points.
Following the success of last year, the Faversham House Group will again be incorporating IWEX within its Sustainabilitylive! forum. IWEX will continue to be co-located with: the Environmental Technology and Services Exhibitions (ET&ES); the National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX); and Brownfield Expo. By bringing these events together under one roof, people working across disciplines will find it easier to make the most of their time out of the office.
To register for free attendance, get up-to-the-minute news on exhibitors, the features programme, or to enter the awards, visit: www.sustainabilitylive.com or call +44 (0) 208 651 7151.
26th - 27th May 2008
3rd Annual Best Practice Sustainability Reporting
Melbourne, Australia
Organised by marcus evans, this 2-day conference helps companies in optimizing sustainability strategies to achieve long-term development and financial gains.
The event will feature an international keynote case study covering: “Initiating Green IT projects to achieve long-term development”, jointly presented by Michinori Kutami - General Manager of Corporate Environmental Affairs Unit from Fujitsu Limited (Japan) and Alison O'Flynn - Senior Consultant of Fujitsu Australia.
In addition, a broad range of real-life best practice case studies will be presented by the leading organisations across different sectors such as, Hydro Tasmania, ActewAGL, mecu Limited and more. It will bring practical insights into the best practice maintenance management strategies including measuring and reporting on climate change, implementing and maintaining superior Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
It is a precious networking opportunity to share the common problems and solutions with successful industry players. For more details, please contact Amy at Tel: +603 2723 6699 or email: Lima@marcusevanskl.com
26th-27th May 2008
2nd Annual Middle East Waste & Water Congress
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, UAE
"Moving forward with the advances in waste and water technologies for a more secured future and environment"
The Middle East region is currently facing two major challenges: One being the scarcity of water and the other being the increasing population of waste due to its booming construction sector. The objective of this inaugural 2nd Annual Waste & Water 2008 is to bridge the gap between the waste and water industry whilst serving as an ideal platform for professionals from the waste and water industry to meet, network and exchange ideas for the improvement of these 2 major sectors in the Middle East.
Conference agenda & focus
Day One
Stream 1: Water Conservation, Management & Distribution
Stream 2: Water Desalination
Stream 3: Advances in Wastewater Treatment
Stream 4: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management
Day Two
Stream 5: Water Conservation, Distribution & Leakage Control
Stream 6: Innovations in Desalination Engineering
Stream 7: Wastewater Reuse & Sustainable Sludge Management
Stream 8: Integrated Waste Management
For more information on how to attend, please contact Ms Cindy Cluny at +00 603 2723 6745 or email CindyC@marcusevanskl.com
3rd June 2008
Assessment and Remediation of Contaminated Land Course
Cardiff
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The course is charged at £205 + VAT per person per day, although a members’ discount is available. Further details and booking forms are available from the Training Club on 01446 775959 or training.club@symmonsmadge.co.uk.
4-8th June
Cheltenham Science Festival
The Cheltenham Science Festival is a five-day celebration of science, engineering and the arts. Be part of the fun in events for all the family, discover things you can hardly imagine, and contribute to discussions on the hottest topics in science and the environment. This year, Jonathan Porritt will chair a series of discussions on ‘Sustainable World’ with Sir David King and John Beddington among the speakers. Comedian, Mark Watson, will ask why we are ‘Crap at the Environment. There’s a lot we can ‘Learn from Other Planets’, and a recorded introduction from HRH the Prince of Wales will start Kevin Conrad’s talk on The Prince and the Rainforests.
For details about these and hundreds of other events at the 2008 Cheltenham Science Festival, http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/whats_on/science_festival.html
9th – 10th June
Carbon Emissions Management
Kuala Lumpur
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) accounts for the largest single contribution of any gas to the greenhouse effect. Because of the potential of such carbon waste- and by-products to damage the environment, a great deal of attention and hype is now focused on methods & process reengineering, as well as re-tooling facilities and conducting R&D into new technologies that are ‘green’
Marcus Evans presents a trailblazing, first-of-its-kind, practical training course on how your org can profit from the current concern on managing carbon emissions from operational processes. During this course, you will not only gain insights into the status of carbon emissions globally and locally, you will also be evaluating and assessing the various carbon footprint measurement tools and techniques, building business cases for carbon emission management plans, ways and means of reducing both direct and indirect carbon emissions, and dealing with stakeholder perspectives.
Join this training now in order to ensure your org retains competitive advantage, remains ahead of regulatory pressure & profits financially from a proper carbon emissions management programme!
For more info on how to attend, please contact Ms Lee Chew Wan at +00 603 2723 6748 or email LeeC@marcusevansk.com
16th – 17th June 2008
Water Management Congress Europe 2008
Prague, Czech Republic
www.watermanagementeurope.com
Contact Teena Tolani
Tel: + 377 9777 5135
Fax: +377 9777 7546
E-mail: teenat@naseba.com
After the successful event in 2007, Water Management Series is hosting its first edition in Europe, where city expansion in the east and the upkeep of older systems in the west are creating both challenges and business opportunities for sewer, irrigation and water supply systems.
Water Management Congress Europe is hosting up to 150 upper-level executives from industry and municipality water services looking for in-depth technical knowledge and competitive water management solutions. The congress is officially hosted by the Ministry of Environment in Czech Republic and the Water Protection Department.
The event format is very exclusive:
- Cutting-edge conference agenda
- Prescheduled One-to-one business meetings
- Networking opportunities
Established in 2002, naseba produces business platforms focused on re-education, networking and most importantly increasing deal-making opportunities for executive clients. With offices strategically located in 7 cities around the world, naseba employs over 250 executives from more than 30 nationalities. naseba group went public on the Paris Stock Exchange on October 5th, 2006.
www.naseba.com
17th-18th June 2008
GLOBAL LEAKAGE SUMMIT
Thistle Marble Arch, London
Pre-Conference Workshop on 16 June 2008
Following the continuing success of this premier international event in 2006 and 2007, London Business Conferences is delighted to announce the 2008 Global Leakage Summit, taking place on 17-18 June 2008 in London
Now a firmly established event on the calendars of international utility practitioners, the Global Leakage Summit will provide the water industry with the opportunity to debate the latest challenges - and to share solutions - and hear an incredible line up of practical case study presentations.
The programme has again been compiled from a unique research process and face to face interviews with practitioners to identify the 'hot topics' that they would like to hear discussed. One of the key themes of this year's Summit is to address the management of change in utilities to improve efficiency and performance. Keynote speakers representing utilities like Rand Water, Aguas do Porto, Johor and the Bahamas - who have all demonstrated success from change - will present their results.
Some of our 2008 speakers are:
Keith Naicker - CEO, Rand Water
Joaquim Pocas Martins - President of the Re-structuring Board, Aguas do Porto
Glen Laville - Acting Deputy General Manager, Bahamas WSC
Bruno Nguyen - Operations Director, Eau de Paris
Bojan Ristovski - Leakage Director, Skopje Water
Trevor Bishop - Head of Water Resources, Environment Agency
Our international showcase of more than 20 exhibitors will once again be demonstrating the increasing focus on technology innovation, and several will be participating in vendor sessions throughout the Summit. Technologies being displayed are: flow measurement and data capture, leak detection and location equipment, speciality software and pressure reducing valves.
Visit www.global-leakage-summit.com where you can register online, or call +44 (0) 207 749 0470, or e-mail info@london-business-conferences.co.uk
23rd - 27th June 2008
Singapore International Water Week 2008 - Water Leaders Summit
The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform for Water Solutions that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, experts, practitioners to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements.
It is an event for senior government officials, top industry leaders, leading water specialists and practitioners to meet and discuss policies, business solutions and water technologies. Comprising the Water Leaders Summit, Water Convention and Water Expo, it culminates in the presentation of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, an international award to recognise outstanding contributions in solving water issues.
For more information please contact daphneyeo@siww.com.sg
24th June 2008
Technology Showcase Event at Viridor's State-of-the-art Beddington Integrated Waste Management Facility
Beddington Farm Landfill and Recycling Centre
Tour the facility - Delegates will not only be able to tour the facility but learn about the technology and operation of the facility as well as the rationale behind the site construction and barriers faced.
To register for the event please contact Laura Birmingham, tel: 01865 610500 or email. Laura.birmingham@earth.ox.ac.uk
1st July 2008
Flooding: Planning.Policy.Design
Le Meridien, London
Visit www.floodingconference.com for further programme details and fees.
With the Government’s commitment to build three million new homes by 2020, developments on flood risk sites will be forced to increase dramatically. Achieving planning approval requires solid knowledge of the Policy and Planning Statement 25 plus a practical understanding of how to comply with it.
This BD Conference which focuses on the new PPS25, including related policy, planning, design strategies and architecture. This one-day event will bring together local authorities, architects, planners and developers to address key questions and find solutions to the industry's most pressing challenges when planning and designing in flood risk areas.
Speakers include representatives from Environment Agency, ABI, ARUP Water, Flood Protection Association, Halcrow and the Department of Communities and Local Government. Full package includes pre-conference workshops on 30th June 2008.
8th – 10th July 2008
2nd Annual GreenBuild Asia 2008
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Hong Kong
The 2nd Annual GreenBuild Asia 2008, held in Hong Kong on 8-10 July 2008, will bring all related professionals to join this two day conference and interactive workshops to discuss the issues in green buildings and give the industry a chance to voice their views on green buildings to the government bodies. This unique opportunity will help delegates to learn latest incentives and legislations, innovative design, building technology and rating systems on green buildings. At the conference, you will hear from:
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Government planning agencies explaining current and proposed legislation surrounding building efficiency and incentives for green buildings
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Property developers talking about their latest green building projects
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Architects sharing how innovative designs can make buildings green
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End users outlining what they are looking for in green buildings
Four interactive workshops will be conducted on 8 July 2008:
Workshop A: All you need to know about LEED certifications
Workshop B: Nuts & bolts of establishing carbon footprints
Workshop C: Gaining greatest value through successful marketing of green building projects
Workshop D: Funding dynamics and opportunities for green buildings projects & technologies
By bringing together sustainability experts and the right mix of government representatives, industry figures, and the end users who manage our buildings, GreenBuild Asia 2008 will be a forum to encourage real change.
28th -29th July 2008
NUREC - The Northern Urban Regeneration Exhibition and Conference
Liverpool
The key event for regeneration practitioners to listen, learn, discuss and debate the challenges facing our Northern towns and cities as they seek to narrow the gap with London and the South East.
The Conference - 28 industry leaders lend their expertise, share their knowledge and offer lively debate to the proceedings. Delegates can attend on 1 or both days, but is limited to the first 200 pre-registered delegates per day. The Exhibition - limited to 50 organisations including Councils, Urban Regeneration & Development Companies, City Regeneration Investment Agencies, Architects / Urban Design Companies, Local Corporate Companies, Government Agencies and Community Programmes.
Liverpool City Regeneration Tour - followed by drinks reception / networking meeting on the first evening
For more information about the conference or to reserve space at the exhibition, please contact us on 01323 472467 or via www.nurec2008.com
16th - 18th August 2008
IIRWM 2008 - India International Recycle & Waste Management Exhibition and Conference
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, INDIA
IRWM & Co., take pleasure to host IIRWM'2008 – (INDIA INTERNATIONAL RECYCLE & WASTE MANAGEMENT EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE’ 2008), the first comprehensive Recycle & Waste management event.
IIRWM’ 2008 is a coordinated platform shared between domestic & international industry leaders, providers & seekers to showcase products and services on Recycle & Waste Management to the largest gathering of India. This is the 1st ever opportunity for everyone involved in the most valuable subject by coming forward in creating a network to address the most effective waste management strategies, innovative new & modern technologies, enhancing public-private sector partnership for waste management policies, planning & technology improvements, infrastructures, waste minimization, recycle & waste treatment technologies addressing and emphasizing on "REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE REPRODUCE" for sustainable development.
The main focus of IIRWM' 2008 is to provide detailed presentation on:
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Waste Collection, Disposal and Management
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Waste Reduction-Reuse-Recycle-Reproduction and Waste-2-Energy Solutions
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Landfill Management, Composting and Dumpsite Rehabilitation
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Electronic Waste, Hazardous Waste and Bio-Medical Waste Management
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Carbon Credit, Environment Funding/Financing and its implementation
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Green Building Concepts and Solutions
It’s the most pulsating business opportunity for you to enter Indian market while everyone eye’s India for upgrading its waste management policies, regulations, implementation while seeking & promoting public-private partnerships and huge government investments & financial budgets.
For more details, Please visit our website: www.iirwm.com or,
Contact: Albert Khan
Mobile: 0091-9871397147, Tel: 0091-11-29231868/65637641,
Fax: 0091-29235871, E-mail: albert@iirwm.com; info@iirwm.com
17th-18th September 2008
World Green Roof Congress – Call for papers announced
London, UK
CIRIA in partnership with Livingroofs.org will organise the World Green Roof Congress 2008.
This will be first event of its kind to showcase green roofs in the UK.
The Congress will be two day conference with inspiring presentations, an exhibition, a conference reception with a potential for a green roof safari around London as well as workshops to support the sharing of experience, knowledge and facilitating the delivery of green roofs in the build environment.
To register your interest to attend, exhibit or sponsor the Congress visit http://www.ciria.org/prcd.htm?code=1551
29-30 September 2008
Meeting the environmental challenges in the coastal region of Nigeria
University of Abertay, Dundee
Sponsor(s) to date: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Contact: Dr Joseph Akunna
Tel: +44(0)1382 308141 Fax: +44(0)1382 308117
Email: postcon2008@abertay.ac.uk
Conference webpage: http://uwtc.tay.ac.uk/Postcon2008/welcome.htm
27th - 31st October 2008
MWWD 2008- the 5th International Conference on Marine Waste Water Discharges and Coastal Environment
Cavtat (Dubrovnik, Croatia).
Information on the Conference can be found at www.mwwd.org .
CIWEM members will be granted the discount on the conference fees as for the other associations.
5th and 6th November 2008
WWEM 2008
Telford International Centre
WWEM will be one of the world’s largest event of its kind, with a high level Conference, a Gala MCERTS Presentation Dinner, 70 workshops and over 100 exhibitors all focusing on the testing and monitoring of water.
Heavily supported by the Environment Agency, the main Conference will cover themes such as:
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The Environment Agency and the modernisation of regulation
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MCERTS flow inspection- benefits for process operators
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Cost effective self monitoring – use of instrumentation and test kits
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A new MCERTS scheme for laboratory water analysis
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MCERTS soils schemes and the importance of sampling
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Open channel flow - views of the Flow Club
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Effluent monitoring in line with MCERTS
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Process optimisation
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The cost of getting it wrong
Entry to WWEM 2008 will be free to all Pre-Registered visitors (saving a daily admission fee of £20)
Registration is now available at www.wwem.uk.com.
29-30th January 2009
International Conference Water Efficiency in Urban Areas Concepts, Technologies, Socio Economics
Würzburg, Germany
The topics of the conference are:
1. Climate Change - Boundary Conditions
2. Planning/Strategy
3. Technical Options
4. Economics/Finance
5. Implementation of Strategies
Conference Focus:
On the interface between energy and water
- Water Reuse - Which quality of water for what?
- Increase of water efficiency
- Water management
- Water purification
- Urban planning
- Integrated systems for large buildings or residential areas
- Know-how Transfer
You will meet:
Planners housing industry, urban planners, architects, utilities, waste water administration unions, engineers and scientists active in the field of water efficiency, politicians, building technicians, consultants, other attendees.
Posters are invited on the above topics.
Each poster presenter will get 3 minutes to present the highlights of his project the plenum.
Deadline for Submissions of Abstracts: June 13th, 2008
The Call for Posters and further information you will find under:
http://www.otti.de/pdf/wea3091.pdf
gabriele.struthoff-mueller@otti.de
1-3 September 2009
Computing and Control in the Water Industry 2009 'Integrating Water Systems'
The Edge, Sheffield
This is the tenth in the CCWI series of biennial conferences.
The conference will encompass both potable water distribution and sewerage collection systems with a focus on the following areas:
• Case studies and practical application
• Advances in sensors, instrumentation and communications technologies
• Assessment of existing sensor reliability, accuracy, fitness for purpose and cost-effectiveness
• Data management including SCADA and GIS
• Systems modelling, optimisation and decision support
• Real time monitoring, modelling control and understanding the associated uncertainties
• Water quality modelling
• Water and wastewater treatment modelling, optimisation and control
• Demand forecasting, leakage and energy management
• Asset management and performance modelling
• Sustainable urban water management including flooding issues
• Security, reliability and resilience of water systems
• Likely impacts of climate change
For further information visit our website at http://www.shef.ac.uk/ccwi/index.html or email ccwi@sheffield.ac.uk.
Previous Supported Events
29th - 30th April 2008
CIBSE / ASHRAE Conference on the Tyne: Practical Skills for Sustainability
Newcastle Gateshead Hilton
Practical help and advice on costing, constructing, staffing and selling sustainability takes main stage at the CIBSE / ASHRAE Conference 2008:‘Sustainability – niche to norm’.
Speakers include ASHRAE President Kent Peterson, Jane Carlsen, Principal Planner for the GLA, Simon Harris, Director of Cost Consultancy at Cyril Sweett and Becky Warren from Eversheds. Dan Epstein, Head of Sustainable Development at the Olympic Delivery Authority will also be presenting a case study on ‘innovating, delivering and learning lessons at the Olympics’.
The two day conference will answer key questions such as:
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How can we produce convincing cost arguments for low & zero carbon technologies?
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How can we meet the skills shortages in the building services field?
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How will the CSR agenda affect building services consultancies?
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How will planning issues impact on building and refurb projects?
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What lessons can we learn from the US?
CIBSE President John Armstrong said: “The CIBSE / ASHRAE joint Conferences always make for a lively, informative and highly topical event. The 2008 conference is no exception and delegates can look forward to a two-day programme full of practical advice, real examples and information for a smooth transition of Sustainability – from niche to norm.”
For more information contact CIBSE on 020 8675 5211
29th April 2008
Sustainable Futures Course
Cardiff
Click here for further details
27th - 29th April 2008
The 9th China Int’l Environmental Protection Exhibition (CIEPEC+EPTEE 2008)
Intex Shanghai and Shanghai Mart
The 9th China Int’l Environmental Protection Exhibition (CIEPEC+EPTEE 2008) will be held on Apr. 27th-29th, 2008 at Intex Shanghai and Shanghai Mart, providing 30,000 sq. m. of exhibition floor space, and attracting 750 exhibitors (approximately 1,200 booths). Through this win-win cooperation with CIEPEC (China Int’l Environmental Protection Exhibition & Conference, organized by China Association of Environmental Protection Industry -CAEPI), CIEPEC+EPTEE will become the top-ranking environmental protection exhibition in Asia, with the most exhibitors, the highest specialization and the most advanced technologies. The exhibits scope includes water and wastewater treatment, air pollution prevention, solid waste treatment, noise prevention & control and renewable energies. It’s the superexcellent opportunity for your company to enter into Chinese market and power your business in the field of environmental protection!
For more details, please visit our website: www.eptee.com
Contact Ms Hope SAI Tel: +86-21-54592323 ext.327 Fax: +86-21-54253480
Email: hope.expo@gmail.com
25 April 2008
CIWEM HK: TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT TOWARDS TOTAL WATER MANAGEMENT IN HONG KONG
Function Room, 1/F, HKPC Building, Hong Kong Productivity Council, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
The increased cost of obtaining clean water and stringent legislation for disposing of wastewater are the key drivers for many decision-makers to look for new technologies on wastewater treatment and reuse. This seminar aims to establish a platform for the experts of this specific area for sharing local and overseas experience and stimulating initiatives. This will cope with the trend in Hong Kong for the implementation of total water management to protect the water resources and explore new sources to make more effective use of the precious water resources.
There will be a welcoming address by Mr David Rooke, President, CIWEM, UK, followed by talks on Research and Development in Membrane Bioreactor, Membrane Filtration and Reverse Osmosis Technologies for Sewage Reuse and Recycling in Hong Kong, Seawater Desalination, Early Warning Mechanism on Algal Blooming and Related Risk, Urban and Basin Wide Water Management Practices in China and closing remarks by Mr Damien KU, International Vice President, CIWEM.
A post-seminar visit (free-of-charge) to the Reclaimed Water Treatment Plant at Shek Wu Hui Sewage Treatment Works on 26 April 2008, Saturday will be arranged on a “first-come-first-served” basis
For more information, contact Ms Cherry Yuen Tel: 2788 5308; email: cherryy@hkpc.org
24th April 2008
The Climate Change Bill: Implications for Business
Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1
The Climate Change Bill – the world’s first national statutory framework for cutting carbon dioxide emissions – will put the UK firmly on course to a low carbon future. The Government is already taking forward a wide range of policies, impacting on all sectors of the economy, to achieve the targets in the Bill.
It is crucial, therefore, that all companies understand these policies and the impact they will have on their business.
EIC has brought together a unique line up of the top policy makers, regulators and business leaders to analyse climate change policy and how business strategies need to adapt to succeed as part of a low carbon economy.
Speakers include: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment; Peter Ainsworth MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment; Gert Jan Koopman, Director of Industrial Policy and Economic Reform, European Commission; and Ben Verwaayen, Chief Executive of BT and Chair of CBI Climate Change Taskforce.
For information or to book: www.eic-uk.co.uk/ccb.cfm
- Please use discount code CIWEM to claim your £120 discount
21st - 22nd April 2008
Water, Finance and Sustainability 2008: New Directions for a thirsty planet.
The Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London
April 21st and 22nd will be crucial dates in the water industry calendar, with the IDA and Global Water Intelligence magazine pooling their resources to create a conference of unprecedented impact and breadth. Entitled “Water, Finance and Sustainability 2008” the conference will explore political, financial and technological solutions to global water scarcity.
Speakers already confirmed include:
• Mohamed El Alfy, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development, Egypt
• Antoine Frérot, CEO of Veolia
• Dr Abdulmajeed Ali Alawadhi, CEO of the Bahrain Water Authority
In addition to the focus on sustainability, further sessions will explore water reuse, investment opportunities and water finance, and the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
The conference will also include GWI’s Global Water Awards ceremony, this year taking place at Banqueting House in Whitehall. Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Micro-finance guru Muhammad Yunus will be speaking on how his micro-finance initiatives can help bring water to the world’s poor.
Delegates can register and find out more information at the conference website www.watermeetsmoney.com.
16th -17th April 2008
GRASSROOTS Art and Ecology
Conference at Kiasma Theatre Helsinki
For details and up-dates please visit
www.halikonlahti.net/grassroots
20 € for whole conference
10 € for one day
students –50 %
GRASSROOTS is a 2-day conference, including lectures, Question and Anwer sessions, panel discussion, encourage dialoge with and among the delegates, providing different viewpoints and films. A public forum for discovering and debating the wide field of art and ecology today with renowed and specialist speakers leading the way. You don’t need to be a specialist, just come with an open and enquiry mind.
Major focus is on a selection of best practice, inspiring talks provoking dialog on topics such as regional development, cross-boarder cooperation in sustainable arts, bioarts, arts and ecology, storytelling, networking, etc. and all related to the Nordic and Baltic Sea Region.
15th-16th April 2008
Working on Knowledge and Practices of Using Treated Sewage Sludge on Land
Pembroke College, Cambridge University
This workshop will review the current knowledge and practices of using sewage sludge on land. The objective is frank and open discussion, leading to an output summarizing the views expressed which will be sent to the European Commission. The EWA invites experts to participate in the workshop, although the number of participants is limited to 70.
For more information, click here
15th April 2008
Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Treatment Conference
The Edge Conference Centre, the University of Sheffield.
Raising quality and reducing the impact of climate change...
The impact of climate change is providing considerable focus on the use of energy in a range of processes used in the environmental sector. In response, government has set some challenging targets for carbon reduction, but at the same time the water sector is trying to meet ever increasing EU quality standards, which continue to impose significant increases on energy budgets.
Creating opportunities
The Environmental KTN has organised a conference to provide attendees with the latest knowledge on a range of energy efficiency approaches, presented by key experts from academia and industry. The conference aims to create a dialogue between industry and academia, and in addition create business opportunities and collaborations.
The conference is designed not only for professionals in the water & wastewater treatment sector, but also from outside the environmental sector to create broader opportunities for cross-sector innovation.
Business Case
This conference is one in a series of activities being organised in this priority technology area. The stimulation for this conference has been informed by the outcomes of a recent Business Case produced on ‘Energy Efficient Water and Wastewater Treatment’. If you would like a copy of this report, please contact the Network.
To register for the event please contact Laura Birmingham, tel: 01865 610500 or email. Laura.birmingham@earth.ox.ac.uk
15th April 2008
China & UK: Partners in Sustainability
Central London
China & UK: Partners in Sustainability (www.chinasustainability.com) is a landmark business-to-business conference organised by the China-Britain Business Council to bring the UK-China dialogue on sustainability to a company to company level.
With keynote speeches from senior government & business representatives from the UK & China, you can meet Chinese organisations and seize the business opportunities arising out of China’s new sustainability agenda.
Speakers include:
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Rt Hon John Hutton MP
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Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham
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HE Mme Fu Ying, The Chinese Ambassador
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Richard Lambert, Director-General of the CBI
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Peter Mandelson, EU Commissioner for External Trade
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Prof Hai Wen, China Centre for Economic Research, Peking University
CBBC will also provide a business matching facility for UK and Chinese companies, giving participants the chance to meet face to face to discuss the opportunities. Breakout sessions – exploring how UK technology and experience can help China pursue sustainable development - will cover:
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Finance & Economy
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Energy & Environment
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Social Development
For more information and the opportunity to register, please visit: www.chinasustainability.com
13th - 16th April 2008
Planning Institute of Australia National Congress
The 2008 National Congress recognises the climate in planning is changing. The shift in national and international attention to addressing the challenges of climate change is just one signal. Planning is dynamic and undergoing quantum shifts.
This Congress will look at the changing culture of planning, natural resource management innovations, creative community engagement, movements in the economics of development, and new tools for planners. The backdrop is Sydney, our global window, full of planning challenges and opportunities. We will showcase innovation in NSW against the sparkling backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Join us, and explore … things are hotting up for Congress 2008!
Register to attend on the PIA website now > www.pia2008.com
10th April 2008
Environmental Aspects and Impacts Course
Bristol
Click here for further details
The course is charged at £205 + VAT per person per day, although a members’ discount is available. Further details and booking forms are available from the Training Club on 01446 775959 or training.club@symmonsmadge.co.uk.
7th – 8th April 2008
Water Contamination Emergencies: Collective Responsibility
The Royal Society of Medicine, London
This third conference ‘Collective Responsibility’ follows on from two successful Water Contamination Emergencies conferences. It recognises the need for all companies, agencies and experts to share, collaborate and draw on lessons learnt, and will have a distinctly international flavour. The topics will deal with the principal aspects of collective responsibility in three concurrent streams: Operations, Data Management, Communications. Registration form and programme may be found here.
To learn more about the Water Contamination Emergencies Conference, to book an exhibition stand or to register, email: maggi@maggichurchouseevents.co.uk or call us on +44 1359 221004
7th April 2008
THE BUSINESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium, University College Dublin, Ireland
Cost per delegate only €75
OECD Environment Outlook to 2030 states that:
“Ambitious policy actions to protect the environment can increase the efficiency of the economy and reduce health costs. In the long term, the benefits of early action on many environmental challenges are likely to outweigh the costs.”
Participants will learn:
• How the global risk management message can be communicated effectively for the 21st Century
• The “Green” aspects of corporate social responsibility
• An understanding of carbon credits
• Practical ways that your business can reduce its carbon footprint
Speakers:
Professor Ragnar Löfstedt, King's Centre for Risk Management, King's College London
Presentation: “Effective Communication of Risk Management in 21st Century”
Mr Conor O’Riain, Ecocem Materials (world’s first supplier of carbon neutral concrete)
Presentation: “How Business can make an impact on climate change”
For more information contact Andrew Martin, andrew.martin@eventmanagementinternational.ie
7th April 2008
Bio-Innovators
University of Reading, Reading
Co-organised by: eco-i-net: www.cfsd.org.uk/eco-i-net
BIONIS: www.biomimetics.org.uk
Background
The European Commisson has recently highlighted bio-based products alongside other three other green areas - sustainable construction, recycling and renewable technologies - within its newly announced Lead Markets Initiative (LMI). The EC aim to use various policy measure to help stimulate eco-innovation in these sectors. Bio-Innovators will bring together a number of leading thinkers and practioners to highlight experience related to bio-based innovation and biomimetics with a particular focusing on the challenges of moving ideas through to commercialisation. Bio-Innovators will build on previous succesful eco-i net events on eco-innovation, sustainable building technologies, energy harvesting, low carbon and resourceful innovators (see www.cfsd.org.uk/eco-i-net)
Benefits of attending:
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Leading edge presentations from innovators, practioners and entrepreneurs
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Unique forum for new ideas and concepts
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Access to new ideas and thinking
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Networking opportunities
For more information on the programme and costs see: www.cfsd.org.uk/eco-i-net
2nd- 4th April 2008
9th IWA Young Water Professionals Conference
Newcastle upon Tyne
This annual conference provides an exciting forum where young water professionals can gather to discuss their work and meet with senior representatives of the water sector.
The aims of this conference are:
• To generate a forum were young professionals can share their experiences
• To connect delegates with employers, academic institutions and professional associations
• To increase awareness of the present situation through presentations, field visits and workshops
Over 30 presentations will be made on all aspects of the water cycle by UK and international young water professionals including students and recent graduates.
Registration includes; conference dinner, a technical visit, and two careers forums
Registration costs:
Students £40
IWA and CIWEM members £100
Non IWA or CIWEM members £150
To find out more about this conference go to:
www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/iwaconference/
or email: Claire.furlong1@ncl.ac.uk or S.b.velasquez-orta@ncl.ac.uk
1st April 2008
Biological Clean Air and Water
CISBE Engineering Centre, Balham
Infections and cross-contamination in hospitals, the spread of foot-and-mouth and the effects of drainage in the Summer flooding have made the effects of clean air and water on public health a hot concern.
How do drainage, plumbing and ventilation play a part in preserving biosecurity and preventing cross-contamination? What are the most pressing cost, installation and maintenance issues and how can they be managed?
This one-day conference aims to bring you up-to-date with the technology and regulation surrounding drainage and ventilation. You will hear from industry experts, top consultants and government agencies. Illustrated by case studies - the conference will fully inform you about the future of clean air and water in buildings.
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To book your place (at the special CIBSE Member rate of £195 + VAT) contact the CIBSE Events Team on 020 8675 5211, email events@cibse.org or visit www.cibse.org. CIWEM members remember to quote CIWEM when booking
30th – 31st March 2008
City Development Conference.
Location: Hyatt Regency Dubai, UAE
City development is an indispensable complement to grow macroeconomic and opportunities for social mobilisation. Every country needs competitive, dynamic regions if it is to achieve its economic and social objectives at the global level. Global information and knowledge sharing have become vital for the solution of urban problems, such as privatizing urban infrastructure, accessing the capital market, formulation of city development strategy and scaling up slum up-grading projects, etc.. This conference will focus on building a city of the future through creating strategic plan emphasising on effective utilisation of resources to build qualitative and quantitative achievements, forming a fertile environment for sustained growth in the era of globalisation, leveraging on sustainable community development initiatives, effective transportation system etc to bring the city into the eyes of the world. For more information, kindly contact Miss Bernardine at 006.03.2723.6604 or BernadineM@marcusevanskl.com for exclusive discounts and event brochure
17th - 19th March 2008, plus linked site visit on 20th March
Flooding and Water Management in the Landscape
Sheffield Hallam University
The Tourism and Environmental Change Research Unit at Sheffield Hallam University and the Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Institute are running a major event on Flooding and Water Management in the Landscape. It will cover the lessons of history and landscape change for the future and impacts of climate and other environmental changes.
German colleagues affected by floods in both eastern and western Germany will be presenting. Professors Chris Baines, Adrian Saul, Stuart Lane and Ian Cluckie are already confirmed, plus Alan Simson, Ian Rotherham, Environment Agency and Halcrow. CIWEM, ADAS, Yorkshire & Regional Assembly & IEEM are supporting the event.
For further details and to register your interest, please contact the Conference Team on 0114 272 4227, email info@hallamec.plus.com or visit www.ukeconet.co.uk.
3rd -15th March 2008
WATER
Well Gallery, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle
(Preview on Monday 3rd March from 6.30pm, all welcome)
WATER is an exhibition which explores the theme of water in all its assorted manifestations. The photographers observe the effect of its absence on the desert landscape and closer to home, examine the destruction left in the wake of recent flooding. Alongside these images sit photographs of tranquil vapour trails captured in the early morning, ominous bridges shot in the dead of night and a mysterious ethereal fog, among others. This exhibition focuses on our never ending engagement with water in all its forms, how it shapes our landscape, its role in our recreation and our total dependence on it for survival.
Eyelight are a body of London College of Communication Alumni who exhibit photographic work which reflects the group's eclectic vision. Further details on http://www.totoetco.net/eyelight.htm
11th - 12th March 2008
Industrial Environment Forum at easyFairs® SOLIDS
Birmingham NEC
New forum at easyFairs SOLIDS 2008 tackles key plant performance and environmental compliance issues.
Easyfairs® SOLIDS is the only UK exhibition for the solids processing, handling and storage industries, and new for 2008 will be an Industrial Environment Forum launched to help plant engineers and managers to meet ever tougher demands to improve plant performance, efficiency and environmental compliance.
A major first for the sector, the forum will showcase technologies and solutions that address key performance issues at every stage of the plant process, including:
• Pollution control & prevention
• Emissions monitoring
• Effluent monitoring & treatment
• Waste management & recycling
• Safety & compliance
• Quality control
• Energy efficiency
• Filtration & separation
• Odour & noise control
There will also be a full programme of free learnShops™ seminars on key issues and hot topics, such as waste minimisation and management, energy efficiency, air/effluent monitoring and MCERTS, renewable energy solutions, and the latest regulatory developments.
More information and free registration at www.easyfairs.com/solids, and for stand bookings, contact Sunita Puee on tel: 0208 622 4416 or e-mail: sunita.puee@easyfairs.com
11th March 2008
Envirenergy North West
Envirenergy is one of the most successful exhibition, conferencing and networking events in the North West of England for suppliers and buyers of the latest energy and environmental technologies. This year Envirenergy will be held on the 11th of March at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.
Over 300 delegates attend the event every year and its main focus is renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental management, safety, health and environment and general technical innovation.
The success of Envirenergy is due to the careful matching of the right buyers to the right exhibitors, ensuring everyone meets the right people, as well as providing a relevant industry update in the form of the conference.
If climate change is on your agenda, then you need to attend - the whole event looks at solutions that can help to reduce emissions and improve our environment. For more details please go to http://www.envirenergy.org.uk/envnw
5th-6th March 2008
IWWE and IRWM, Ireland
The Irish Water Waste & Environment (IWWE) exhibition brings together buyers and suppliers of environmental products and services. It forms the largest environmental networking platform in Ireland, attracting more than 2000 professionals from Northern and Southern Ireland.
The show features an extensive free seminar programme, providing topical presentations on:
• The Water Framework Directive
• Waste & Environmental Legislation
• Energy Certificates and Management
• Flood Management
• Energy Performance in Buildings Directive
• Alternative Waste Technologies
• Health & Safety in Waste Management
• Composting
• Waste Water Standards
All seminars are CPD accredited and provide room for a question and answer session. IWWE is an Engineers Ireland approved event.
Alongside IWWE runs the Irish Recycling & Waste Management (IRWM) exhibition featuring latest waste and recycling technologies for the public and private sector.
For more information, a full exhibitor list and the full seminar programme as well as to register for free entry, please visit http://www.environment-ireland.com/promo/ciwem.
Contact: Sandra Bilz, environmentireland@fav-house.com
28th February 2008
Roadmapping Technology Workshop
Towards Chemical Free Water and Wastewater Treatment: The Use of Chemicals in Water and Wastewater Treatment
Edge Conference Centre, The University of Sheffield
The Environmental KTN are holding a Technology Roadmapping Workshop on 'Towards Chemical Free Water & Wastewater Treatment: The Sustainable Use of Chemicals in Water and Wastewater Treatment' on 28th February 2008.
The aim of the event is to:
This event aims to develop a comprehensive and coherent plan of action for business driven innovation in the field of 'Chemical Free Water & Wastewater Treatment' between now and 2020.
To register for the event please contact Laura Birmingham, tel: 01865 610500 or email. Laura.birmingham@earth.ox.ac.uk
27th February 2008
Climate Modelling, Risk Management and Adaptation (code = CM2)
Methodist Central Hall Westminster, London
With ever-increasing evidence of climate change comes the need to understand its impact and, for industry, the business need to be able to anticipate its long-term effects is becoming increasingly clear. With the release of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC AR4) earlier this year, and the UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) scenarios in 2008, this timely conference will look at the latest developments in climate modelling technology and reporting, and will demonstrate how the outcomes of the latest academic research can help to inform decision-making in the areas of forward planning, risk management, mitigation and adaptation.
Contact: Sheila Ohene s.ohene@LTNwork.org 0870 730 8656
26th February 2008
One-day conference: ‘Climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation – a sound investment for the land management, built development and tourism sectors’
The East Midlands Biodiversity Forum’s first annual conference, focusing on climate change adaptation, takes place at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, on Tuesday 26th February.
Speakers from business, the regional development agency and national NGOs will outline the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change, for businesses with an interest in good land management. Workshops, a ‘market-place’ of project stands, presentations on inspiring examples from the region and a chaired discussion will develop the theme.
To book (by 15th February) please click here.
The conference is free to attend and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. There are some spaces available for display material, which can be booked using the same form.
20th February 2008
The ENDS Report Emissions Trading: Under EU ETS Phase II & Phase III
Ibis Earl's Court, London
As the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme moves into its second phase there is a real need for every business to understand the impact this will have on their operations and future strategy. Following the success of previous years, The ENDS Report is once again bringing together leading industry and policy experts to offer a complete guide to the policy changes and practical implications of managing emissions trading.
Key questions that will be explored throughout the day include:
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How can you prepare your business to respond to the EU ETS revisions?
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What were the key challenges for determining NAPs for Phase I and how have they been resolved for Phase II?
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What changes have been made to national allocation methodologies and auctioning processes to ensure quota setting accuracy?
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How can you monitor, report and verify commitments for Phase II to ensure compliance?
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What will happen to the EU ETS post 2012 and how can you prepare for this?
CIWEM members are being offered a 10% discount. All you need to do is enter the code 'CIWEM10%' when booking online at www.emissionstradingconference.com.
5th February 2008
SEEC
Hilton Hotel, Glasgow
Scottish Energy & Environment Conference (SEEC) is an environmental event that gets results – for buyers and exhibitors. Over 300 delegates attend the event each year. This year, the event was held on the 5th February at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow and it focused entirely on solutions that can help organisations reduce carbon emissions, increase efficiency and improve the environment. In particular the event will showcase the latest products and services in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental management, safety, health and environment and general technical innovation. SEEC will play a crucial role in the development of a low carbon economy in Scotland, the UK and beyond.
The success of the event is due to the careful matching of the right buyers to the right exhibitors, ensuring everyone meets the right people, as well as providing a relevant industry update in the form of the conference.
http://www.seecon.org.uk
January - 1st February 2008
WEX 2008 - THE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE
WHERE WATER DOES BUSINESS
Marbella, Spain
Engage with your fellow leaders in world class organisations across the international water sector by pre-selecting your own programme of one-to-one meetings from delegations that include: water utilities, government officials, municipal authorities, consultancies, engineers, research institutions, urban planners, developers, industrial process specialists, and NGOs.
Find out how the leading edge practitioners are meeting the challenges of increased regulation, climate change and innovation.
Our international panel of expert speakers include:
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Helmut Bloech, Deputy Head of Environment, European Commision
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Loay Al-Musallam, Deputy Minister for Planning and Development, Ministry of Environment and Electricity, Saudi Arabia
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Christoph Hilz, Managing Director, RWE Aqua
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Ramon Masip, International Expansion Manager, AGBAR
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Ian Pallett, Technical Director, British Water
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Alan Thomson, Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company
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Sameer Vyas, Managing Director, New Tirupu Area Development Corporation
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Paul Horton, International Director, CIWEM
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Jonathan Chapman, Flood Defence Policy Advisor, Environment Agency
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Graham Howells, Managing Director Environment, Faber Maunsell
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Muammer Yasar Ozgul, Preseident, GAP
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Durga Charan Jha, Director of Water, Infrastructure Development Board
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Philip Weller, Executive Secretary, ICPDR
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Enrique Cifres, Delegate of Communitat of Valencia, Acuamed
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Tom Vereijken, Chairman, European Water Partnership
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Francisco Cubillo, Deputy Director of Research, Development and Innovation, Canal de Isabel II
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Thomas Varghese, Senior Executive Director, Grasim Industries
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Fernado Rayon Martin, Planning and technology Manager, AGBAR
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Jim Southworth, Director of Strategic Relations, United Utilities International
To learn more about WEX or to secure your place at this unique and innovative event for leaders in water email: info@buildingonbusiness.com or call us on +44 207 403 2773 or visit www.w-e-x.com
5th December
AJ Sustainable Design 2007
The Brit Oval, London
Designing with sustainability in mind is no longer just an option for architects - it is now a mainstream issue on all projects. Are you equipped to deal with the increasing regulatory measures taking the sustainability agenda forward? Are you ready to profit from more work due to your sustainability credentials? Do you know enough about what works and what doesn’t, in environmentally conscious design?
The Architects’ Journal has assembled an esteemed panel of speakers in bringing you Sustainable Design 2007. This one day, multi-streamed conference will provide you with the latest developments and innovations from the leading experts in sustainable architecture. Featuring streamed sessions focussed on addressing climate change, creating sustainable urban drainage systems, exploring the possibilities for improving water storage and collection, designing for flood risk, energy, materials, refurbishment and regeneration. For more information and to book your place go to www.ajsustainabledesign.co.ukor call 0845 056 8069.
28th November 2007
Is Brownfield Land the Gateway’s Greatest Asset or Its Millstone?
ExCeL Exhibition & Conference Centre
THREE essential seminars for understanding the policy and practice of successful brownfield redevelopment and land remediation:
• Land remediation: is brownfield land the Gateway’s greatest asset or its millstone?
• Risks and Rewards: The Keys to Successful Brownfield Development
• Policy and Practice: Delivering Successful Land Remediation Projects Venue
Assessing and cleaning up contamination is part of the ‘critical path’ for redeveloping brownfield sites – in the Thames Gateway and across the country. However, land assessment and remediation is governed by complicated and rapidly changing legislation and there are numerous technical issues to tackle, which create risk and uncertainty. The EIC/Thames Gateway Forum Brownfield Day is an essential business event, featuring leading experts from Government and industry who will provide definitive current status reports, clear guidance and hard won practical lessons on the policy and practice of successful brownfield redevelopment and land remediation.
Speakers include:
Neil McDonald, Director of Planning, Department for Communities and Local Government
Cormac MacCrann, Executive Director of Construction, Canary Wharf Contractors
Clare McCallan, Waste Policy Manager, Environment Agency
For more information, go to www.thamesgatewayforum.co.uk/page.cfm/Link=85/t=m/trackLogID=256369_BDB7162224 or please call 020 7935 1675
28th November 2007
Water Hardness: Consequences for Health and Energy Conference
Hotel Russell in London
The conference will look at whether there is evidence for a distinction between water that is artificially softened or demineralised, and water that is naturally soft for geological reasons. Much of the existing epidemiological evidence linking hardness and CVD relates only to naturally soft water, and the effects of artificially softening water.
For more information, visit www.britishwater.co.uk or contact Natasha Hird on 020 7957 4554 or email natasha.hird@britishwater.co.uk30th
8th November 2007
BRE Talking Water 07
GLA, City Hall, London
The focus this year will concentrate on the 3 main areas associated with water pressure, including:
• Water supply pressure
• Water requirements for the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH)
• Product supply & training
Latest speakers confirmed:
Lord Selborne - Chairman of the House of Lords' Water Management Committee
Dr Malcolm Butler - Greenwich University
David Harper - David Harper Associates, Public Health Consultant
James Honour - Senior Consultant, BRE
Adrian Liddell - Wolseley Group
Nici Russell - Head of Policy, Waterwise
Harvey Bowden - Director of UKWTA, Harvey Softeners
Peter Jiggins - DEFRA
Simon Bartley - Chairman, Summit Skills
Dr Ian Pallett - British Water
For further details or to book your place please visit: www.bre.co.uk/talkingwater07
BRE is also offering the opportunity to support this exciting event through various methods including: stand space availability; logo placement on literature; inclusion in delegate packs, etc. For further information please contact BRE Events on 01923 66 4800 or email events@bre.co.uk. For information on the event itself please contact Gemma Davis on 01923 66 4547 or email davisg@bre.co.uk
1st - 2nd November
Climate Change: The Challenge for Landscape Architecture
Landscape Institute Annual Conference, Regent's College, London
Climate Change: The Challenge for Landscape Architecture will offer an important opportunity to pool expertise, raise awareness, and discuss the threats posed by climate change.
Key themes include:
• Raise awareness of the opportunities and threats posed by climate change to the landscape and the profession’s current practices
• Underline the need to incorporate robust climate change responses into the design, management and science of landscape, land use and the public realm
• Identify impediments to the academic and practical advancement of landscape design, management and science in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation, both within and beyond the profession
Further information can be found at www.liconferences.org CIWEM members receive the discounted rate for the conference of £445+VAT and must quote “CIWEM offer”.
29th - 31st October 2007
Water Efficiency: Implementing Water Supply & Demand Management Strategies to Develop a Comprehensive Water Efficiency Programme
Barcelona Center, Barcelona, Spain
The Water Efficiency Summit is a senior-level event focused firmly on business strategies that will benchmark practical European case studies. It will bring together CEO and senior level representatives from water utility companies, wastewater treatment companies, national governments and water authorities across Europe.
Speakers will address the key concerns of senior executives across the water and wastewater sector, including:
Demand management strategies
The business case for metering
Leakage control strategy
Wastewater reuse schemeFull
Full conference information:
http://www.iqpc.com/es/waterefficiency
For more information, please contact: +34 91 4361068
info@iqpc.es
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