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Full stories can be seen at Urbanicity News European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation The European project “Managing Urban Europe-25 (MUE-25)” Urban Indicators for Managing Cities: Cities Data Book WASTE DIRECTIVE: CEMR, COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS AND ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE REFERENDUM: EUROPE’S TOWNS AND REGIONS DISAPPOINTED ICT key driver for city growth How to conciliate Europe and local public services? (AFCCRE seminar) The Mediterranean goes local! City Development Strategies (CDS) in Namibia focusing on local Employment European mayors sign on a more active climate policy in Europe ICLEI on the search for Europe's Green Capitals MORE: a new website for interregional cooperation ICLEI mayors tell the UN about cities & biodiversity On Thursday (29 May 2008) the local government representatives of over 100 million city dwellers from all over the world submitted the “Bonn Call for Action” to the plenary session of the ministerial segment of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Bonn. UN-HABITAT accepting local governments nominations for the Habitat Scroll of Honor Launched in 1989, the Scroll acknowledges initiatives that have made outstanding contributions in providing adequate shelter for all and advancing sustainable urban development. UNEP and UN-HABITAT Launch Publications extending “Local Action for Biodiversity” UN-HABITAT and UNEP, in collaboration with the Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) on Wednesday launched two publications with selected case studies from around the world on cities, ecosystems and biodiversity. Fresh action on sustainable urban development in the Asia-Pacific The second Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD) held in the Iranian capital Tehran brought a fresh focus on sustainable urban development through associating growth with equity and identity.
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July International Conference on Urban Pests Sister Cities International Conference International Symposium on Travel Demand Management 16th European Social Services Conference: 'Shaping the future of local services in Europe' AREUEA International Conference World Ports Climate Conference European Population Conference August International Conference on Public Policy Management Stockholm International Water Symposium Urban Diversity and Religious Traditions International Conference on Urban Drainage International Conference on Urban Development, Regeneration and Finance International Sustainability Conference September Sustainable City and Creativity For a full listing of forthcoming conferences, visit: www.urbanicity.org/events.asp
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Register Now - METROPOLIS CONGRESS 2008
Register Now - 16th EUROPEAN SOCIAL SERVICES CONFERENCE: Shaping the future of local services in Europe 2-4 July 2008, Paris, France This conference examines the role of local services in the rapidly changing communities in which they work and explores the experiences of a number of European countries in this regard. The conference looks at a range of developments in service partnerships with other stakeholders, including users and local citizens, and asks how local services can best respond to the social challenges of the 21st century. The annual European Social Services Conference is an important event for all those concerned with planning and delivering European social care and health to the highest standard. With over 30 multi-lingual plenary and workshop presentations, the conference provides a unique opportunity to understand the changes taking place and for the exchange of ideas, experience and ‘best practice’. The conference is held in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish and attracts approximately 400 delegates from around 25 different countries. This year’s speakers include: Vladimír ŠPIDLA European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities; Xavier BERTRAND French Minister for Labour, Social Affairs and Solidarity; Jan ANDERSSON MEP Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs; Agnieszka CHLON-DOMINCZAK Vice-Minister at the Polish Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Vice-president of the EC's Social Protection Committee. For more information on Speakers, Programme, Venue and Registration: www.esn-eu.org/paris/eng or call the organisers on +44 1273 739 039. Register Now - International Urban Parks Conference 21-23 September The biennial conference of the City Parks Alliance and the National Association for Olmsted Parks is the premier forum for professionals and parks advocates with a primary focus on urban and historic parks. The 2008 conference is presented in partnership with and produced by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. With more than half of the people in the world now living in cities for the first time, urban parks are more important than ever. Long recognized for their contribution to the physical and emotional health of our communities, urban parks are increasingly part of the prescription for everything from childhood obesity to global warming. Body and Soul: Parks and the Health of Great Cities will bring together leading edge research experts, public officials, and management innovators to explore how parks are shaping the future of the world’s cities—Body and Soul. For a more in-depth look at the conference program, schedule, and speakers, visit the conference program page. Call for Papers - Sustainable City and Creativity The International Meeting on "Sustainable City and Creativity: Promoting Creative Urban Initiatives" will be held in Naples on 24,25,26 September 2008.
In particular, the attention will be focused on the following issues:
The Conference will involve representatives from Universities, Research Centers, international and national public Institutions, business sector and civil society.
Further details are available at: http://www.creativecity2008.eu/ Register Now - International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2008 IDRC Davos 2008 is coming closer and an exciting program is under way. In over 100 plenary and parallel sessions, the focus is on all different kinds of risks and in particular on climate change adaptation, critical infrastructures, integral risk management, pandemics and diseases, guidelines and standards, and many more cross-cutting issues like risks and gender, ethics, education, etc.. Check out the preliminary program and register for the conference at www.idrc.info Many associated events, special workshops and training courses (on business continuity, supply chain risk management, the role of psychology in disaster risk reduction, etc.) will accompany the IDRC Davos 2008. Register now for these events at www.idrc.info About 250 m2 of the Congress Center are dedicated to the IDRC Davos 2008 exhibition. Over 25 exhibitors from organizations and private companies will be present in Davos. We look forward to welcoming you in Davos! Your IDRC Davos 2008 Team First Announcement - Community Journeys; pathways to a sustainable future Key Note Speakers include:
Participate in Workshops and Discussions on:
Investment Fair & Trade Show Come Celebrate with us at the Conference banquet and dance with live entertainment by Mark Collie The preliminary conference program and registration information are now available at www.apcfnc.ca. Registration Open - WEFTEC.08 The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), the largest water quality event in North America is headed to Chicago, Illinois. The educational program offers 31 workshops, 115 technical sessions, and 10 facility tours that will address the most timely issues in water and wastewater, including:
Online attendee registration is now open on www.weftec.org! Don’t miss your opportunity to join thousands of water and wastewater professionals in Chicago, Illinois, October 18-22 at WEFTEC.08 – The Water Quality Event! Remember to reserve your hotel room early! Please visit www.weftec.org for more information. First Announcement - Futuropolis 2058 October 21-22 For millennia, scientific innovations have played critical roles in the development of civilizations around the world, and they are also the main driving force behind the great industrial revolutions that shape many of today’s societies. Unfortunately, the use of many of these modern technologies has also created unprecedented stress on our global climate. Ironically, the key to alleviating this problem might come from advances in science and technology. The program will include panel discussions, poster sessions, workshops and presentations on technologies, trends and emerging scientific research that could support sustainable metropolises of the future. Registration and further information can be found at: http://www.futureofcities.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=81346 Register Now - Rebuilding sustainable communities for children and their families after disasters This conference will focus on four main objectives:
The conference will seek to contribute to, and recommend, future policy formulation and implementation processes by local, regional and national governments as well as multilateral agencies and grass-roots organizations. The goal of these efforts is to bring specialists from various disciplines (health, education, community planning, etc.) to explore and make recommendations on how to reconstruct sustainable communities that will be safe for children and their families after disasters. Registration is now open and full details are at: http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/rsccfd/registration.html Register Now – Coastal Cities Summit 2008
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.
Please contact Conference Secretariat, Mara Hendrix, at mara@ioiusa.usf.edu or p)727-873-4745 or f)727-873-4889 for further information or visit: http://www.coastalcities.org Register Now - World Sustainable Building 08 21-25 September The World Sustainable Building (SB) Conference series, which has been held every three years, is the peak gathering of the world’s leading technical experts and researchers on sustainable built environments. SB08 Melbourne will continue a traditional focus on technical developments and case studies. CSIRO (Australia's national research organisation), leading universities and research groups in Australia and from around the world, are all expected to release new research. How well the research community interacts with industry and government has a significant impact on the speed of technology transfer and adoption of sustainable development concepts and technologies. A high level of engagement will guarantee that communities can enjoy liveable, viable and connected built environments through generations. SB08 has a multifaceted program that builds strong and effective linkages across stakeholder groups to advance sustainability knowledge and practice through market and industry transformation. Site visits of leading-edge Australian commercial, residential and industrial developments are planned. It is our pleasure to invite you to be part of this groundbreaking event, which will also provide an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. SB08 has a ‘zero net greenhouse emissions’ target, covering the energy used in the venues and hotel accommodation. Full information is available at www.sb08.org Register Now - World Toilet Summit and Expo 2008
Register Now - The Ideal City; new perspectives for the 21st century October 11-14 Amsterdam is known as the ideal city for the 21st Century when measured by the standard of social justice, environmentalism, planning and design. We are sponsoring a conference in beautiful Amsterdam (October 11 to 14) and a scholarly book that will explore what is the ideal approach to housing, drug laws, transportation, prostitution, environmentalism, development, crime, brown fields, and urban design. Indeed, Amsterdam is a laboratory of innovation that provides a model for the rest of the world. But we also believe that other cities can also give us innovative, smart, bold and brash ideas as well. We welcome a range of policy ideas from around the world to help improve the human condition. The conference is aimed at Planners, architects, elected officials, policy makers, environmentalists, along with college students and Professors concerned with what the "ideal city" should look like. The conference, edited book, and journal wants to address what makes a city ideal? We already have papers outlining strategies for ending homelessness, car free cities, right to basic necessities of life, sexual freedom, sustainable cities, and the creation of good jobs. The conference is about places, policies, programs that we can point to from around the world not necessarily Amsterdam: http://www.hollandnow.org Registration Open - ISOCARP International Congress
Keynote presentations include: Qiu Baoxing - Deputy Minister Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction (China) Ronan Uhel - Head of Group Spatial Analysis, European Environment Agency (Denmark) Alfonso Vegara - President Fundación Metropoli (Spain) Jeff Kenworthy - Curtin University, Perth (Australia) Registration is now open at: http://www.isocarp.org/index.php?id=320 Registration Now Open - World Water Week 2008 in Stockholm "Progress and Prospects on Water: For a Clean and Healthy World" The Registration Period for the 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm is now open. To register for the conference and the week's events and to book a hotel please use this online registration form. Programme Announcement - Networks for Mobility September 25-26, Stuttgart, Germany The members of FOVUS invite you to attend the 4th International Symposium "Networks for Mobility" which will take place from 25-26 September 2008 in Stuttgart, Germany. “Networks for Mobility” is the premise of the symposium 2008, with an emphasis on major projects. The discussion will focus on the following topics:
The programme is available for download here, and the conference website is at: http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/fovus/ Conference Update - European Transport Conference
The Conference is unique in Europe, attracting over 500 transport practitioners and researchers to a meeting place, where they can find in-depth presentations on policy issues, research findings and best practice across a broad spectrum of transport modes. The conference website has just been updated andcan be found at: www.aetransport.org |
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In support of the UN International Year of Sanitation, World Toilet Organization, presents an action-oriented platform which features high-level discussions between public and private sectors to promote clean toilets, sanitation technology and hygiene issues. 
ISOCARP is proud to announce/present its 44th International Planning Congress which will be held in the City of Dalian, China from 19 – 23 September 2008. The theme: ' Urban Growth without Sprawl; a Way towards Sustainable Urbanisation' is introduced by Prof. Dr. Detlef Kammeier, General Rapporteur of the congress and responsible for the scientific contents and its outcome. 
The demands on Europe's transport systems continue to both increase and change as a result of a number of factors - economic growth, social change, demographics and the need to become more sustainable. Such change demands innovative and robust responses which are affordable. Transport practitioners and researchers throughout Europe are responding to these challenges and the European Transport Conference, now in its 36th year, is the key annual event for sharing innovation, best practice and networking with colleagues from more than 30 countries.