Conferences and Workshops
November 16-17, 2009
2009 CSREES Grantsmanship Workshop and Writing Winning Grant Workshop
Washington, DC
During the CSREES Grantsmanship Workshop an excellent group of program directors from CSREES will be providing an overview of funding programs within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) and other competitive programs and the 2010 AFRI Request for Applications. In addition, there will be breakout discussion on specific program areas as well as a mock review panel to provide insights on successful grants and the review process. The Writing Winning Grants Workshop will feature topics that include: Where to look for funds, Principles of grant writing, Organizing integrated proposals, Developing the grant budget, Ethics in grant writing, and Common short-comings in the grant application. Please visit the workshop website for information on registration, hotels and program agenda.
November 16-18, 2009
Brownfields 2009
New Orleans, LA
Major conference themes are: Community and economic development; environmental assessment and cleanup; financing and financial risk management; green building and sustainability; information technologies; international; planning and design approaches; public health and worker safety; public policy, law and regulation; real estate and dealmaking; redevelopment strategies and end uses; and, stakeholder involvement and environmental justice.
Biofuels Environmental and Economic Sustainability Summit
Washington, DC
Identify new technologies, minimize operational cost, and drive down gas emissions to ensure the future economic and environmental sustainability of your company: 1) increase the financial sustainability of your company; 2) effectively manage risk associated with high commodity and low oil prices; decrease carbon emissions; and, evaluate the commercial viability of cellulosic ethanol.
5th National GIS in Transit Conference
St. Petersburg, FL
The theme is “The Route to Success in Transit GIS.” There will be four major areas of assistant: 1) resources and training; 2) transit relevant data; 3) access to techniques and models; and, 4) analysis in the form of reports and studies.
2009 Pennsylvania Natural Gas Summit
State College, PA
The summit will address the challenges, opportunities, and related actions associated with water use and disposal, regional infrastructure development, issues for local governments, identification of local economic opportunities, and legal issues related to natural gas leasing and development so that stakeholders can make informed, educated decisions that best suit the needs of the region. These timely discussions can also help communities improve local decision making, empower them to guide their own decisions, and improve the social and economic well-being of their citizens.
November 16-19, 2009
ASPRS/MAPPS 2009 Fall Conference
San Antonio, TX
This conference has organized a specialty theme “Digital Mapping – From Elevation to Information.” This meeting will build on those experiences and will focus on: 1) technical needs for information derived from elevation and other geospatial data; 2) the evolving technology options to address those needs; 3) innovative techniques for data analysis and fusion; and 4) user applications and benefits that justify the costs of such mapping programs.
November 17-19, 2009
WATEC Israel 2009 Conference
Tel Aviv, Israel
The realities of today’s global economic crisis, declining ecological situation, and tenuous international political climate create both serious challenges and great opportunities for optimal resource utilization. To thrive in the earth’s resource-limited environment and ensure long-term sustainability will require a dramatic shift from the current approach. Effective resource management and development solutions that have minimal ecological impact and are financially viable can be comprehensive and balanced strategies to address inevitable resource constraints.
November 18-20, 2009
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Energy Fall Symposium
Orlando, FL
The Symposium provides the perfect opportunity to speak one-on-one with your prospective customers, current clients, and industry colleagues in a casual resort setting conducive for business. The symposium provides a unique educational program designed for wind energy professionals working in all facets of the industry looking to learn more about the overall wind business, policy and legislative affairs, and technical issues of the wind industry.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Workforce Education
Albany, NY
This national conference will offer the most current information on instructional strategies, curricula development, and best practices for training in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields. It will address many of the jobs outlined in the green jobs initiatives being launched nationside.
A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium
Alliston, Ontario
The theme of the Symposium – The Currency of Ecology – pays tribute to the important role our environment plays in helping to sustain a healthy economy. Program themes are: Watershed Management; Water, Ecological Economics; Inspiring Sustainability (previously Planning for Sustainability); Natural Heritage; Community Stewardship; Fish and Fish Habitat; Geospatial Technology; and Environmental Communication and Social Media.
November 20-22, 2009
PBC 2009: Environmental Exposures in the Era of Climate Change – 13th International Conference
Perth, Australia
The Consortium has promoted information exchange and cooperative research on issues related to environmental pollutants and human health for more than two decades through twelve international conferences and numerous training programs held throughout the Pacific Basin region. The Conference will continue to engage scientists, engineers, policy makers, government representatives, industry and others in discussions on how best to address the environmental health challenges of today and tomorrow.
November 23-27, 2009
East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress
Manila, Phillipines
The Congress will be a venue for reviewing and sharing on-the-ground experiences in integrated management of coastal and marine resources. Carrying the theme, “Partnerships at Work: Local Implementation and Good Practices,” it will highlight initiatives and good practices covering key aspects of coastal and marine resource management and how interregional, interagency and multisectoral partnerships are contributing toward the attainment of regional and international environmental targets. The congress will review progress with respect to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA), assess the achievements and challenges that remain, and mapping out future actions to ensure the steady advancement towards the sustainability of the seas of East Asia.
November 26-28, 2009
RENEXPO Austria 2009 International Trade Fair and Conference for Renewable Energy and Passive House
Salzburg, Austria
Integral Architecture: Timber Construction; Low Energy Bldg.; Ecology; and, Passive House. Energy Efficient Construction: Green Rooftops; Façade; Windows/Doors/Vitrification; Ecological building materials; Products for insulation gaps free and airtight construction; crop spraying; sound and heat insulation; thermography; and, wall and roof construction. Building Services: Building automation; Innovation heating technology; Ventilation equipment; Wall-/Floor and overhead heating; and, residential ventilation with heat recovery. Sustainable Water Circulation: Rainwater utilization and storage; water softening plant; and, filters. Services: Energy consulting; Financing and Promotion; and, Planning.
November 30 – December 2, 2009
Water and Industry 2009
Palterston North, New Zealand
This event is the latest in the IWA Chemical Industries Specialist Group conference series. It will address issues related to water management in all industries. This conference will make a major contribution to improve industrial water management and provide a great platform to engage in reflection and networking. Researchers, managers, regulators, consultants, students and technology providers from around the world should attend this conference. They will find opportunities to contribute, exchange, learn and interact with world experts in this exciting and important field.
November 30 – December 4, 2009
4th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress: Fire as a Global Process
Savannah, GA
The Congress will provide wildland fire research and management. The congress theme is “Fire as a Global Process.” Featured invited speakers will wildland fire issues into a global context. Concurrent sessions and a poster session will cover a wide range of topics and issues, contributed papers and special sessions developed on specific themes, all with a central focus of global fire ecology and management. Primary themes will cover a broad range of topics: Fire Effects; Integrating Science and Management; Fire Behavior; Landscape Level Issues; Fire History; Role of Technology; and, Human Dimensions.
