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Climate – University of Copenhagen

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Copenhagen climate change activities in 2009:

“The next UN Climate Conference (COP15) will take place in November-December 2009 in Copenhagen. The University of Copenhagen will launch a series of climate activities in the run-up to the UN Conference. One of the main activities is an international research congress, which the University of Copenhagen, together with the partner universities in the IARU star alliance, will hold on 10-12 March 2009. Here the world’s top researchers will try and capture some of the enormous research energy currently being devoted to the elucidation, mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Information about all the climate activities taking place at the University of Copenhagen will be updated on this website.”

via Climate – University of Copenhagen.

Madison: Climate Change and Societal Response:

Friday, December 19th, 2008

The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society will take place in Madison, Wisconsin from July 30 – August 2, 2009.

Climate Change and Societal Response:
Livelihoods, Communities, and the Environment

via Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting.

Washington DC: Powershift 2009 National Youth Climate Change Summit

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Powershift 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009 – Monday, March 02, 2009
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

“From February 27th to March 2nd, 2009 thousands of young adults will converge on Washington, D.C. for Power Shift 2009, the second national youth summit to solve the climate crisis. At Power Shift 2009, young people from across the country will take a message of bold, comprehensive and immediate federal climate action to Washington, D.C.”

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Detroit: Air & Waste Management Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Event Type:      Trade Show/Exhibition
Date:     Jun. 16-19, 2009
Venue:     COBO Center, Macomb Hall
Location:     Detroit, MI, USA

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us in Detroit for the Air & Waste Management Association’s 102nd Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE).  Don’t miss your chance to network with top environmental professionals from around the world at ACE 2009.  The Conference will feature a technical program boasting over 500 speakers, hundreds of exhibitors displaying the newest products & services, social tours and networking events, and professional development courses taught by leading instructors.  ACE is the premier education, networking, and solutions event for environmental professionals.  Join us and be a part of a global conversation that will drive environmental progress.

Hong Kong: Eco Expo Asia 2009

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Event Type:      Trade Show/Exhibition
Date:     Oct. 28-31, 2009
Venue:     AsiaWorld-Expo
Location:     Hong Kong, China

Eco Expo Asia is a comprehensive trade fair in Hong Kong that showcases the latest solutions, products and services in the environmental industry. In 2008, 123 exhibitors attracted over 6,000 visitors, 20% of which from overseas. The fair features a wide range of innovations regarding four specialised eco-areas: air quality, eco-friendly products, energy efficiency and waste & recycling. At the highly regarded concurrent event – Eco Asia Conference, international experts will share their insights and explore solutions to environmental issues.

Reykjavik, Iceland: EcoProcura 2009 – Climate Neutral through Procurement

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachEvent.aspx?cid=11317&codi=6727&idproducttype=3&level=0&section=7

The aim of this conference is to exchange ideas, experiences, concepts and opinions on how sustainable procurement can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to climate change. This unique meeting place provides a platform to promote exchange amongst purchasers from all levels of governments, policy-makers, product designers, suppliers, manufacturers and multipliers.

Event Type:      Conference/Seminar
Date:     Mar. 25-27, 2009
Venue:     Hotel Hilton Nordica, Reykjavik
Location:     Reykjavik, Iceland