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Eighth International Conference on
Dry Lands Development
Human and Nature – Working Together for
Sustainable Development of Dry Lands
THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT
Sponsored by
FAO, ICARDA, UNESCO, UNU, NSFC (CHINA), ALRC (JAPAN),
DRI (USA) & CAREERI(CHINA)
February 25-28, 2006 (Revised Date),
Friendship Hotel, Beijing, People's Republic of China
The Eighth International Conference on Dry Lands Development, with the theme "Human and Nature - Working Together for Sustainable Development of Dry Lands," will be held on Feb. 25-28, 2006 at Friendship Hotel, Beijing, China, under the auspices of the International Dry Lands Development Commission (IDDC) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), sponsored by FAO, ICARDA, UNESCO, UNU, Arid Land Research Center (ALRC, Japan), Desert Research Institute (DRI, USA), National Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute(CAREERI) and other international and national organizations.
Proposed Topics of Interest
The Conference will provide an opportunity to exchange research results and experiences in dry lands development and control of desertification/land degradation among colleagues and officials from around the world and to promote international cooperation. It will also identify challenges that may be faced by the research community in dealing with the problems of dry lands development.
Subjects to be addressed include the following with respect to arid and desert land development.
| 1- | Soil and water conservation and degradation |
| 2- | Dust-storm process |
| 3- | Range management |
| 4- | Forage and livestock production |
| 5- | Biodiversity conservation and utilization |
| 6- | Ethno-botany |
| 7- | Application of biotechnology for the improvement of stress resistance in dry areas |
| 8- | Stress physiology: drought, heat, cold and salinity |
| 9- | Renewable energy |
| 10- | Indigenous/traditional knowledge and heritage |
| 11- | Sustainable development of oasis |
| 12- | Desert communities and socio-economic studies |
| 13- | Application of new technologies and technology transfer |
| 14- | Role of non-government organizations and private sector |
There will also be a special session on the " Implementation of the U.N. Convention for Combating Desertification."
Papers
Papers are invited covering scientific and developmental aspects within the framework of the topics suggested above. They should build on existing knowledge and have projections for future direction. They could be presented orally or as posters as decided by the International Scientific Committee.
Persons planning to present papers at the Conference should submit a one-page, single-spaced abstract of 200-300 words by 31 June 2005. Completed manuscript must be submitted by 24 February 2006. Papers must be formatted as per the guidelines provided by the International Scientific Committee. (See the appendix). The Conference language will be English. One copy of the proceedings volume containing the papers presented at the Conference will be provided to registered participants.
Registration
The registration fee is US$ 250 (130 for students) for those registering by 15 November 2005. Fee for registration later than 15 November 2005 would be US $ 300 (150 for students). The registration fee covers local transportation in Beijing between the place of residence and the Conference hall and workshop publications including the proceedings and Conference bag, coffee/tea/snacks during the forenoon and afternoon breaks and lunch for 4 days (Feb. 25-28). The host country will provide a dinner reception on 27 February.
Conference Deadlines (Very Important)
Arrival of abstracts 30 June 2005
Authors notified of acceptance of oral presentation of papers 31 October 2005
Early registration deadline 15 November 2005
Completed manuscripts to be submitted to the organizers 24 February 2006
If you are considering attending the Conference, please complete the attached form and return it to the address indicated. This will ensure that you receive additional information and registration material, and will assist the planning.
International Scientific Committee
| Chairman: | Prof.
Dr Adel El-Beltagy, Chair of IDDC, and Director General, ICARDA |
| Members: | Dr
Idris Rhea Traylor, Jr., Vice-Chairperson IDDC and Former Executive
Director, International Affairs, Texas Tech University, USA Prof. Dr. Iwao Kobori, Senior Programme Advisor, United Nations University, Japan Prof. Dr. Wang Tao, Director General, Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute, Lanzhou, China Prof. Dr. Manual Anaya, Director, Centro de Edafologia, Mexico Dr. Ali Ahoonmanesh, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture and Head, AREO, Iran Prof. Dr. Inanaga Shinobu, Director, Arid Land Research Centre (ALRC), Tottori University, Japan Dr. Stephen G. Wells, President, Desert Research Institute(IRD), University and Community College System of Nevada, USA |
| Secretary-general: | Dr.
R.G. Wyn Jones, Associate Director, Center for Arid Zone Studies,
University College of North Wales, UK |
| Secretary: | Dr. Mohan Saxena, Assistant Director General, ICARDA |
Local Scientific Committee
| Honorary Chairs: | Prof.
Liu Dongsheng, CAS Academician, IGCAS, CAS Prof. Shi Yafeng, CAS Academician, CAREERI, CAS Prof. Sun Honglie, CAS Academician, IGSNRR, CAS |
| Chairman: | Prof.
Cheng Guodong, CAS Academician, Cold and Arid Regions Environmental
and Engineering Research Institute, (CAREERI), CAS |
| Members: | Prof. Li, Jijun,
CAS Academician, Lanzhou University Prof. Li, Wenhua, CAS Academician, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), CAS Prof. Lu Dadao, CAS Academician, Geography Society of China Prof. Zhang, Xinshi, CAS Academician, Beijing Normal University Prof. Zheng, Du, CAS Academician, China Society of Tibetan Plateau (CSTP) Prof. Yao, Tandong, Director of Institute of Tibetan Plateau (ITP), CAS Prof. Chen Fahu, Dean, Lanzhou University Prof. Fang, Xiaomin, Institute of Tibetan Plateau(ITP), CAS Prof. Feng Zhaodong, Lanzhou University Prof. Li Xiubin, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), CAS Prof. Hua Ouyang, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), CAS Prof. Shi Peijun, Beijing Normal University Prof. Wang Chao, Institute of Remote Sensing Applications (IRSA), CAS Prof. Yang Xiaoping, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, (IGCAS) CAS |
Local Organizing Committee
| Honorary Chairman: | Prof.
Dr Li Jiayang, CAS Academician, Vice-President, Chinese Academy
of Sciences (CAS) |
| Chairman: | Prof.
Dr Wang Tao, Director, Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and
Engineering Research Institute( CAREERI), CAS |
| Members: | Prof.
Cui, Peng, Director of Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment
(IMHE), CAS Prof. Liu Jian, Deputy Director of Bureau of Science and Technology for Resources and Environment, CAS Prof. Li, Shijie, Deputy Director of Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology (NIGLAS), CAS Prof. Cheng, Shengkui, Deputy Director of Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), CAS Prof. Song Changqing, Branch Chief, Department of Earth Sciences, NSFC Prof. Zhao Xinquan, Director of Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology (NIPB), CAS Prof. Ding Yongjian, Deputy Director of Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (CAREERI), CAS Prof. Xiao Honglang, Assistant Director of Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (CAREERI), CAS |
| Secretary General: | Prof.
Xiao Honglang, Assistant Director of Cold and Arid Regions Environmental
and Engineering Research Institute (CAREERI), CAS |
| Vice Secretary General: | Dr. Xue Xian,
CAREERI, CAS |
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