Upcoming Events
Information on individual items is subject to change. Please consult each event's web site or contact for the most accurate and current information. If you spot an error or wish to suggest a change, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page. We also encourage you to let us know of events that should be listed. Please use this form to submit information or send an email to webmaster@climatescience.gov about upcoming events. Events should include a substantial component related to global change research (see list of specific research areas in left column). |
3 - 7 November 2008
Climate 2008
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Sponsors |
United Nations Environment Programme
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Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
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The aims of the Conference “Climate 2008/ Klima 2008” are to introduce the latest findings on scientific research on climate change, including elements related to its environmental, social, economic and policy aspects; to introduce projects and other initiatives being undertaken in both industrialised and developing countries by universities and scientific institutions, government bodies, NGOs and other stakeholders; and to discuss the problems, barriers, challenges and chances and potentials related to sustainability research projects in general in Europe.
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4 - 6 November 2008
First International Symposium on the Arctic Research: Drastic Change under the Global Warming
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Tokyo, Japan |
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Sponsors |
Science Council of Japan
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Contact |
LOC secretariat
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Conference topics include changes of the Arctic climate and sub-systems, extensive process studies on the atmosphere-ocean-land system in the Arctic, feedback embedded in the sub-systems in the Arctic, impact and feedback between the Arctic and global climate, global and regional modeling with the focus on the Arctic, and influence of Arctic to the Asian climate.
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5 - 9 November 2008
Society of American Foresters 2008 National Convention: Forestry in a Climate of Change
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Reno-Tahoe, Nevada |
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Sponsors |
Society of American Foresters
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Contact |
Carlton Gleed
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What are the dimensions of change? Where are our boundaries? Who is making the decisions? As expressed by our theme, “Forestry in a Climate of Change,” we believe that
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November 6-8, 2008
The European Forest-Based Sector: Bio-Responses to Address New Climate and Energy Challenges?
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Nancy, France |
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Government of France (as a part of the French Presidency of the European Union) |
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Why? During its presidency of the European Union (second semester 2008), France wishes to contribute to the debate on the roles of forests and their products in a post-2012 climate regime.
What? The roles of the forest-based sector and perspectives for the future will be discussed under three main headings:
How? Invited keynote speakers in plenary sessions, voluntary contributions in parallel sessions or poster sessions. Where? Nancy (Palais des congrès), city in the East of France (1 1/2 hour from Paris by TGV - High Speed Train) When? 6, 7 and 8 November 2008. Who? 350 participants - Scientists from research centres and universities, Professionals from the European forest-based sector, Delegates from European member States and the European Commission, Delegates from other national or international bodies, Students, Journalists. |
11 - 14 November 2008
North American Lake Management Society 2008 Symposium
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Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada |
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http://www.nalms.org/Conferences/2008LakeLouise/Default.aspx |
Sponsors |
North American Lake Management Society |
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North American Lake Management Society
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This year’s theme is Lake Management in a Changing Environment, and concerns lake management during unprecedented development, water scarcity, and climate change. |
16 - 19 November 2008
Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference
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Sacramento, California |
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http://piee.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/htm/Behavior/becc_conference.php |
Sponsors |
California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE), University of California Office of the President
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Contact |
Tel: 1-888-332-8258
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The 2008 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference is the second annual conference focused on understanding the nature of individual and organizational behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate our transition to an energy-efficient and low carbon economy. The 2008 BECC Conference will bring together a diverse group of policymakers, social scientists, program implementers, media, and energy experts to explore the practical application of social and behavioral insights to address our climate challenges. We will review recent behavioral research, discuss current and emerging policy issues, share effective program/communication strategies, and encourage collaboration across government, utility, business, and research sectors. Our goal is to achieve viable solutions for meeting long-term energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by improving the design, adoption, and continued effectiveness of policies, programs, technologies, and individual/organizational actions. |
17 - 20 November 2008
Coastal Cities Summit: Values & Vulnerabilities
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St. Petersburg, Florida |
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Sponsors |
International Ocean Institute
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Contact |
Rebecca Harris - Managing Conference Chair
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Approximately 2.7 billion people - over 40% of the world’s total population - currently live in coastal cities. In 1995 alone, an estimated 50 million people migrated to the coastal zones of the United States. Combined with increasing birth rate and life expectancy, as well as future climate change, the escalating strain on public resources means that coastal city managers face unprecedented challenges. The IOI Coastal Cities Summit aims to bring together coastal city leaders, managers, and academics to discuss environmental, social, economic, and public policy challenges and viable solutions. Deadline for abstract submissions is 15 May 2008. |