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Other Events
August 4, 2011 | 1:15 - 2:45 PM EDT | Live Webinar: Adaptations to protect the Nation's Food and Clean Water Supply
In Session 2 of the Security and Sustainability Forum, hear international experts discuss the threats to economic, environmental and political security from adaptations to maintain food and water supplies in a changing climate.
Former EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator and Cadmus principal, Tracy Mehan, leads this panel to examine the conflicts in maintaining safe food and water supplies in a changing climate.
The esteemed panel includes: Peter Gleick, Co-Founder and President of the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security; Jay Knott, VP Abt & former AID Mission Director for Jordan; and Ed Pinero, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Veolia Water North America & former Federal Environmental Executive for the U.S. Government's Council on Economic Quality.
Register directly here and learn more at:
www.securityandsustainabilityforum.org
August 11, 2011 | 2:00-4:00 PM EDT | Smart Planning for a Green Future Live Webinar | Session # 1: Smart Planning for Communities: Tapping Green Energy Strategies for High Power Returns
The Website is host to an innovative, far reaching initiative
designed to expand and accelerate green planning, action and achievements at the community level.
The "Smart Planning for a Green Future" Webinar series begins.
The on-line sessions are designed to provide training, technical assistance and educational support to: local governments, community planners, environmental & planning officials, economic development agencies, professions & trades that serve communities, utilities, educational institutions, nonprofits, community leaders and others.
See details and reserve your place now at: www.energysmartplanning.org./Webinars.html
Presenters:
- Mitchell Silver, AICP, PP - President, American Planning Association & City of Raleigh, NC Chief Planning & Economic Development Officer and Director, Department of City Planning
- Paula Thomas, City of Raleigh, Manager, Office of Sustainability, City of Raleigh, NC
- Randall Reid, County Manager, Alachua County FL & Sustainability Committee Chair, International City-County Management Association
- Sean McLendon, Manager, Sustainability Program, Alachua County
Brief: Discover the realm of possibilities for communities through the integral relationships between smart planning, green energy, sustainability and jobs/economic vitality. Learn about landmark practices, approaches and models that can be replicated in Florida communities.
Further details about the web-events and services of the initiative are at: www.EnergySmartPlanning.org.
August 18, 2011 | 2:00-4:00 PM EDT | Smart Planning for a Green Future Live Webinar | Session # 2: Clean Energy Technology for Communities
See details and reserve your place now at: www.energysmartplanning.org./Webinars.html
Presenters:
- � Dr. James Fenton, Director - Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC
- � Jay Levenstein, Deputy Commissioner - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (DACS)
- � Roger W. Taylor, Principal Project Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US Department of Energy
- � Jolyn Newton, State Program and Technical Assistance Director, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
Brief: Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies offer communities a host of benefits. Gain a close-up look at the technology options, including those available now or near term and others to plan for in the future.
Further details about the web-events and services of the initiative are at: www.EnergySmartPlanning.org.
August 28-31, 2011 | EMECS9 | Baltimore, MD
As the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrates, coastal seas are both valuable and vulnerable. To manage the world's coastal seas and restore their ecosystems will require the best science-based approaches, commitment and resources. But it will also require accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency. It will require the best use of limited resources, for clear communication between governments and stakeholders, to determine what works and what does not.
The purpose of EMECS 9 is to improve our ability to manage coastal seas in all their ecological, economic, and cultural dimensions. The conference will work to cross barriers of discipline and culture by bringing together experts and stakeholders from different backgrounds to share information, insights, and lessons learned.
Please, visit the website for more information.
September 13-14, 2011 | Shine International Conference | Sheffield UK
The first international Project Sunshine conference, Shine, will take place in Sheffield UK.
This unique conference will bring together academics, business people and policy makers from all over the world in search of ideas, actions and products that will make a difference. A real difference.
A new kind of science conference. The global issues of food, energy and environmental change are complex and inter-connected. Integrated, flexible solutions, appropriate for different scenarios in different parts of the world, are needed. Solutions will involve individuals and organisations from across many areas of academia, business and the public sector: founded upon high quality science, interpreted by business and policy makers, translated into actions which make a difference. The program will focus on:
- Cutting edge science from world-leading scientists and technologists
- The business and policy angle from major influencers across the world
- Brokering relationships which will move things forward
For program, speakers and registration information visit the conference website here.
September 22, 2011 | 2:00-4:00 PM EDT | Smart Planning for a Green Future Live Webinar | Session #3: Sustainability and Energy Planning for Communities
See details and reserve your place now at: www.energysmartplanning.org./Webinars.html
Presenters:
- � Jared Lang, Program Manager, Green Government Initiative, National Association of Counties
- � Tammy Zborel, Senior Associate, Sustainability Program, Center for Research and Innovation, National League of Cities
- � Alexander Dane, Project Leader, Strategic Energy Planning, National Renewable Energy Laboratories/US Department of Energy
- � Tad McGilliard, Director of Sustainability, International City-County Management Association
Brief: Communities across the country have been surveyed for their sustainability projects and strategies. Learn from the experience of others in or relevant to Florida communities. Also benefit from strategic guidance on how to plan for and implement clean, green communities. Access powerful-new-resources for local- support.
Further details about the web-events and services of the initiative are at: www.EnergySmartPlanning.org.
October 3-6, 2011 | 36th Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop | Fort Worth, TX
This annual workshop, coordinated by NOAA brings together leading national climate scientists.
Students in related fields are encouraged to participate. Travel Assistance funds are available for students that meet qualifying criteria based on academic records and submitted abstract for a poster or presentation. Application deadline for travel assistance is July 29.
For more information about the 36th Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop, visit here.
October 4-6, 2011 (tentative dates) | 2:00-4:00 PM EDT | Smart Planning for a Green Future Live Webinar | Session # 4: Transportation Alternatives for Energy Efficiency
See details and reserve your place now at: www.energysmartplanning.org./Webinars.html
Brief: Many options exist for making communities more energy efficient though transportation choices ... from land use planning and development practices to public transportation and operational systems to alternative fuel vehicles and a whole lot more. Find out what your community can do to tap significant efficiencies (and related benefits) for now and the long haul.
Further details about the web-events and services of the initiative are at: www.EnergySmartPlanning.org.
October 24-28, 2011 | Climate research in Service to Society | Denver, CO:
The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) will host a major Open Science Conference (OSC) .
The conference aims to attract the world's experts to provide a unique synthesis of current research findings on climate variability and change, to identify the most urgent scientific issues and research challenges, and to ascertain how the WCRP can best facilitate research and develop partnerships critical for progress in the future.
For more information, please see the website.
November 1-4, 2011 | 38th Annual Natural Areas Conference | Tallahassee, FL:
The 38th Annual Natural Areas Conference, "Adaptation and Protection of Biodiversity in a Changing World", will explore a range of topics concerning natural areas management and planning in the face of climate change. Tallahassee and the natural beauty of the Florida panhandle provide a stunning backdrop for the conference proceedings.
Conference Highlights:
- Outstanding conference and pre-conference field trips to Florida natural features
- Intriguing and thought-provoking presentations
- A full-day Cogongrass workshop to learn its biology and methods to control this highly invasive species
- Florida panhandle is close to many outstanding natural features
More information is available at: www.naturalarea.org/11conference.
November 8-11, 2011 | 1st International Conference Energy & Meteorology | Gold Coast, QLD | Australia:
The 1st International Conference Energy & Meteorology (ICEM) 2011 will be held in Australia, with the pre-Conference Seminar "Energy & Meteorology: Fundamentals and Challenges" and the Welcome Reception on Monday, 7 November 2011.
Here are the Conference's themes:
- State-of-the-Science and Challenges in Weather & Climate for Energy
- Energy Generation - including Renewables and Biofuels
- Energy Resource Assessment, Planning, Forecasting and Storage
- Energy Extraction, Transportation, Transmission and Distribution
- Energy Demand, Smart Grids, Finance and Insurance
November 14-15, 2011 | 2011 FCI Annual Conference on Climate Variability and Change | Gainesville, FL:
Please see the detailed information in the FCI Events section of this Newsletter.
For more up-dated information and program details, please contact [email protected].
More information will be available very soon.
November 14-15, 2011 | Florida Climate Change Task Force Workshop | Gainesville, FL
Please see the detailed information in the FCI Events section of this Newsletter.
For more up-dated information and program details, please contact [email protected].
More information will be available very soon.
December 5-9 | AGU Special Session on Climate Change and Public Health | San Francisco, CA
"Climate Change and Public Health: Transforming Projections into Decisions": this special session at the AGU is focused on identifying key climate change concerns that impact both the individual and the world, in terms of health, disease, water, food, politics, security, and stability and aims to build a community of expertise optimized to impact policy and decision making. Contributions are sought from broad and diverse perspective, for example: Earth/space science, public health, policy/political science, engineering, environmental science, communication/public education, ecology/epidemiology, planning and risk assessment, complex systems, healthcare, economics, and biology/bioethics.
Abstract submission - Dates of interest: Opens 8 June 2011, Closes 4 August 2011.
For more in formation or to submit an abstract visit the website.
January 22-26, 2012 | AMS 92nd Annual Meeting | New Orleans, LA
The American Meteorological Society is pre-announcing the 92nd Annual Meeting.
For more information visit the AMS website.
February 15 - 16, 2012 | 3rd UF Water Institute Symposium | Gainesville, FL
The University of Florida and Progress Energy partner to host the 3rd UF Water Institute Symposium, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union (University of Florida Campus).
The Symposium will focus on Complex Challenges and Integrated Solutions for Nutrient Management in Watersheds. It will bring together scientists, engineers, academics, non-governmental organizations, policy makers, water managers, industry and utility representatives, lawyers, students, and the public to explore emerging issues related to nutrient sources, dynamics, management, and policy from multiple perspectives.
Presentations, posters sessions and panel discussions will focus on integrating new research, education, policy, and technology developments in the following areas:
- Understanding natural, anthropogenic and legacy sources of nutrients
- Nutrient dynamics and enrichment impacts in aquatic ecosystems
- Efficacy of nutrient source control strategies
- Innovative biological, physical, and chemical nutrient reduction & recovery technologies
- Social, behavioral, and economic aspects of nutrient management
- Governance approaches to nutrient management
In addition to the topics above student poster presentations will be accepted on any subject pertaining to water.
Dates of interest:
Call for Abstracts: August 16, 2011
Abstract submission deadline: October 10, 2011
On-line registration opens: November 8, 2011
On-line registration deadline: January 31, 2012
For more information, please visit the website.
April 2012 | 6th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change | Vietnam
Pre-announcement: The 6th International Conference on Community-Based Climate Adaptation will be hosted by Vietnam in 2012. The Conference attracts annually over 250 participants from all over the world. The Conference is organized by the International Institute for Environment and Development. For more information visit the IIED website.
July 13-14, 2012 | 4th International Conference on Climate Change | Washington, DC
Overall Theme: Climate Change and its Global Implications for people, ethics and equity. The Fourth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts and Responses. In 2012, the conference will be held in The University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA from 13-14 July 2012.
The Climate Change Conference is for any person with an interest in, and concern for, scientific, policy and strategic perspectives in climate change. It will address a range of critically important themes relating to the vexing question of climate change. Plenary speakers will include some of the world's leading thinkers in the fields of climatology and environmental science, as well as numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by researchers and practitioners.
For up-dated information visit the organizers website here.
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