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Full stories can be seen at Urbanicity News Local and Regional Governments concerned by the Ministerial Declaration City networks & renewable energy industry request the re-inclusion of Smart Energy Cities in the EU Recovery Plan Biofuel Cities European Partnership at the World Biofuels Markets Conference Become the European Youth Capital 2011! Japan to fund UN-HABITAT Myanmar rehabilitation European Council 19-20 March: no sustainable development without local and regional government ! Oslo to host cities climate change conference Submissions of Papers and Articles - The International Journal of Culture and Urban Development International conference on “Migrants demand for the city” Taipei City Exchanges Prague Summit: "No way out of the crisis without local and regional government" Launch of the Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit Danuta Hübner: "EU Commission to invest € 105 billion in green economy" Women from around the world gather in Monrovia New survey on the role and influence of local and regional authorities within the EU Local Governments are mobilizing for the Government Climate Change Leadership Summit Demonstrate leadership: sign-up to the Istanbul Water Consensus UN-HABITAT and European Union team up in Central African Republic International Women's Day: "Still far from equality!" Mayors of African capital cities conclude watershed meeting in Nairobi Canada's Sustainable Cities 2009 The New Global Frontier: Urbanization, poverty and environment in the 21st Century Climate change and cities CEMR supports Commission's proposal to earmark additional €1 billion in broadband Ecological Footprint’s Co-Creator to give keynote at World Congress MEPs and EUROCITIES press Commission to publish urban mobility plan Mayor Villaraigosa and President Clinton Light The Way To A Greener LA The economic and financial crisis at the core of CEMR general assembly Wise Land Development Sustains Nature European Director of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability congratulates winners of the European Green Capital Award "Territorial cohesion": an added value for local and regional government Atlanta, GA Declares Itself a 'Zero Waste Zone' Former US President Bill Clinton meets Mrs. Tibaijuka
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April 2009 Nutopia: exploring the metropolitan imagination Small Cities; the sources of urban growth Europe's Vibrant Regions and Cities Safe Mobility for Young and Old Strategies of City-to-City Co-operation International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings
May 2009 2009 Urban Extension Conference International Conference; Empty Country and Lively Cities Energy and the Future of Cities International Making Cities Livable Conference C40 Large Cities Climate Conference Safe Tunnelling for the City and Environment Tourism - Current and Future Challenges for Urban Development International Green Roof Congress
June Cities and energy transitions: past, present, future Local Government Summit on Climate Change Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities City Futures in a Globalising World New Towns for the 21st Century World Investment Conference 2009:Investing in Global Cities for Europe's rebound 4th International Fit to Drive Congress Major Cities of Europe Conference Inter American Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities Integrating Sustainability in Local Government Stavanger Innovation Summit- Transforming City Regions Green Building and Sustainable Cities Expo World Conference on Disaster Management Singapore International Water Week Regions and Cities implementing Sustainable Energy Strategies 7th International Conference on Urban Climate
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Register Now - ICLEI World Congress 2009 Connecting Leaders for Local Action Now! Share with and learn from the most advanced cities and minds in the field of sustainability!
Invitation and Call for Papers - Third International Conference In Search of New Europe 2009 The International Meeting on "In Search of New Europe 2009: Creative Cooperation & Innovation Networks of Educational, Entrepreneurial and Public Sector for Sustainable Future” will be held in Naples on 8 May, 2009. The general thesis of the Conference is that is possible come out of the crisis introducing strong innovations. Creativity, talent, research, new technologies, new financing forms became absolutely indispensable for the construction of a sustainable future. What are the projects around which is possible promote a systemic integration among University, Public Administration, Enterprise, Finance? How connect with new neural connections research centers, enterprises and public institutions? From which points of excellence to start? The Conference will deeply debate on the most effective and innovative relationships among entrepreneurial, political-public and research-educational spheres for free the existing creative potential and, in this way, promote development. The purpose of the conference is the exchange of ideas and experiences in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Education, Public Interest in order to achieve the necessary synergies for effective and sustainable development in the autonomy, self-confidence and competitiveness of all institutions in the space of EU. The draft programme is available at: http://www.insearchofneweurope2009.eu/program.html The Scientific Committee invites researchers and practitioners from all over the world to submit abstracts of papers for oral or poster presentations at the meeting. Your abstract should be about 300 words in English, and should also indicate information on all authors , i.e. the title, affiliation, full address, phone, e-mail address and the interested Session. Your abstract we can send to abstract@insearchofneweurope2009.eu Some papers selected by the Scientific Committee will be published in a journal or book. Scientific Committee: For participating in the Meeting, please, register yourself in the web-site. The deadline for abstracts is 15 April 2009. There is no fee for attending the Meeting.
Register Now - World Investment Conference 2009 City development has become one of the greatest human challenges worldwide and offers a path beyond the present crisis to economic growth, innovative social solutions, and sustainable development... International investors have turned resolutely towards big cities. Industrial companies, high-growth SMEs and financial investors find there the sources of innovation and growth: In 2030, according to forecasts, 60-80 per cent of the world’s population will live in urban areas. Today, cities already produce 75 per cent of global added-value and nine innovations in ten. City development has become one of the greatest human challenges worldwide and offers a path beyond the present crisis to economic growth, innovative social solutions, and sustainable development. Europe has to respond to this global challenge in order to develop the international attractiveness of its cities and make sure they remain the hot spots for business, culture and creativity. To best address these topics, the 2009 WIC is changing, growing and renewing: International: the 2009 WIC is turning more international than ever, with speakers and participants from more than 50 countries The 2009 WIC is a 2-day event, with 3 plenary sessions and 7 workshops, attended by 1,000 global business leaders, innovative enterprises, architects, sociologists, policy makers, institutions and artists addressing the following strategic issues:
The 2009 WIC will also host the exhibition “Picturing the city of our future” along themes including “create the city”, ”technicities” and “shoot the city”. Further details at: http://www.labaulewic.org
Register Now - Future Urban Transport 2009 April 19 - 21 Goteborg, Sweden Access and Mobility for the Cities of Tomorrow Urban transport faces unprecedented challenges. Urbanisation, climate change and resource constraints are causing major changes. Key speakers include
The Future Urban Transport conference will take place in Göteborg, Sweden on April 19-21, 2009, and is organised by the City of Göteborg, Volvo and the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations, VREF. Register today at: www.fut.se
Register Now - Transforming Local Government The Transforming Local Government Conference (TLG) attracts participation from local governments that are constantly and deliberately seeking new and innovative ways to connect with the people, information and ideas that supports them in their efforts to be the best places to live, work, play and prosper. TLG is recognized for it's dynamic content that encourages freethinking and fosters unprecedented ideas, all within a relaxed and professional networking and learning environment. The conference is specifically designed to promote team building and to provide opportunities for sharing ideas. The scale of the conference allows local government professionals to participate in highly interactive conversations, to network directly with the presenters and to establish new and long lasting peer-to-peer contacts. At TLG you will hear and speak directly with staff members of local jurisdictions of all sizes from across the country that are developing new policies, administrative practices, and management techniques to solve tough problems, rethink traditional processes, or out-perform established approaches. Governments at all levels are finding ways to meet new challenges and continue to provide high quality services to their constituents. When communities look to other local governments for information and support, they can do more and do better even in challenging and uncertain times. Especially now, sharing information on innovative practices is more important than ever. Be sure and register by March 16 to take advantage of the early bird registration discounts! Visit www.tlgconference.org to learn more about conference details, to register and book your hotel room.
Register Now - New York Mayors Seminar May 6-8 USA How to finance development infrastructures within the municipalities? This question is currently a central concern for many mayors, institutions and administrations in charge of municipalities and other players in municipal development in a great many countries and especially for those from the developing world. Many mayors and municipal development players around the world are unfortunately facing a major obstacle: the availability of adequate financing to complete their projects successfully. The thinking and knowledge necessary for the establishment of effective and sustainable financing for these projects are therefore critical factors, the control of which determines the results. The New York seminar organized by American Skills Management in partnership with Metropolis Training Institute, aims to equip participants with the fundamentals - and perspective - building of their capacities for initiating such thinking through a customized training, and to enable them to find or increase available financing which they will then manage or supervise. Who should attend:
First Announcement - Asia Pacific Cities Summit Asia Pacific Cities Summit to be launched March 18 will mark the official launch of the 2009 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) to be held in Incheon, Korea from 15-17 September. Summit is a premier gathering of civic and business leaders aimed at boosting trade, investment and best practice governance. Held biennially since 1996, APCS is the signature international event of Brisbane City Council in Australia. Incheon is a rapidly consolidating hub for North East Asia with outstanding port and airport facilities. With a theme of ‘Creative Urban Development’, the Summit features speakers such as urban studies theorist Richard Florida. Cities are increasingly recognised as key drivers of economic growth and prosperity. The challenge of creating innovative, sustainable and cohesive communities will be a core focus of APCS. The Summit will feature streams for mayors, business leaders and young professionals. It is a key attraction of the Incheon Global Fair & Festival, providing even greater value for delegates. Further information is at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/apcs
First Announcement - 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm “Responding to Global Change- Accessing Water for the common good” The World Water Week in Stockholm is where global leaders, business innovators, government decision makers, and researchers convene to address the full scope of the planet’s urgent water-related challenges. This is the field’s premier annual event, attracting diverse participants from around the globe who celebrate extraordinary accomplishments, learn from experts, exchange ideas, and develop new thinking toward real solutions .
The 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm: www.worldwaterweek.org
Second call for contributions – Megacities: Risk, Vulnerability and Sustainable Development Abstract submission for contributions to the conference is still possible until Monday, 30 March 2009 for thematic sessions, poster sessions and young researchers’ sessions. Please check the homepage (http://www.megacity-conference2009.ufz.de) for submission guidelines and abstract submission forms. Notification of accepted papers will be in May 2009. Please note the slight adjustment of the conference date: September 7 – 9, 2009 The young researchers’ workshop is scheduled for September 7, 2009. We are pleased that experienced senior colleagues have confirmed their participation as mentors. September 8 and 9 are dedicated to all other sessions. We are pleased to inform you about the confirmed keynote speakers for the conference who are going to talk about the main conference themes Risk, Vulnerability and Sustainable Development: - Dr. David Satterthwaite (International Institute for Environment and Development, UK) - Prof. Dr. Adisa Azapagic (University of Manchester - School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, UK) - Prof. Dr. Janos J. Bogardi (United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Germany) More information and submittal forms for contributions is available at: www.megacity-conference2009.ufz.de
Confirmed speakers - Velocity 2009 Velo-city is generally considered to be the largest conference devoted to cycling in the world. Cycling is a good, healthy, quick and environmentally-friendly means of transport and the meetings being held during the Velo-city conference will promote cycling as both a fun and functional means of getting around. As part of the Velo-city conference, there will also be a thematic exhibition open to all and completely free. The aim of the exhibition is to spread a distinctive, positive message about the use, image and advantages of the bicycle. Velo-city is an event for all individuals involved with cycling policies, who promote cycling and who work on cycling infrastructure. 120 Keynote Speakers The Velo-city 2009 organisation is proud to announce the confirmation of different keynote speakers from the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Health Organisation and many other important organisations, cities, cyclists’ associations, bicycle industry and the academic world. 90 important speakers have already confirmed their participation, among which: Siim Kallas – Vice president of the European Commission in charge of administration, audit and anti-fraud In total, four plenary and 28 subplenary sessions will take place and about 120 speakers are invited! REGISTER NOW FOR VELO-CITY 2009! Homepage - Programme - Registration
Share your transport solutions - European Transport Conference 2009 The European Transport Conference 2009 programme will be announced shortly. Streams will cover: There will also be lots of opportunity for networking and socializing with this year’s social agenda including dinner at the Den Hartogh Ford Museum, sports competitions, receptions and cycle trips. Register your interest now! Christine Carr, Conference Manager, Association of European Transport, 1 Vernon Mews, Vernon Street, London W14 0RL, UK Tel: +44 20 7348 1971 Fax: +44 20 7348 1989 e-mail: christinec@aetransport.org web-site: www.aetransport.org See you at the European Transport Conference 2009! Special offers available:
Last Call to Register - CITIES 3.0: SMART, SUSTAINABLE, INTEGRATIVE will be the topic of REAL CORP 2009 - 14th International Conference on Urban Planning, Regional Development and Information Society in Sitges (Spain / Catalonia) from 22 - 25 April 2009, www.corp.at The major questions to be dealt with at the conference in April 2009 are:
There will also be a business-exhibition and possibilities to present companies and products - if interested have a look at our business-folder at http://www.corp.at/Download/CORP2009/realcorp2009sponsor.pdf
Technical Tours – Singapore International Water Week 2009 Presenting sustainable infrastructures at Singapore International Water Week 2009 Singapore, a land- and water-scarce country, has turned its limitations into great strengths, firmly placing itself on the world map as a model city for sustainable water management. In line with the theme of Singapore International Water Week, Sustainable Cities – Infrastructure and Technologies for Water, Technical Tours have been lined up for delegates to get a first-hand appreciation of the state-of-the-art water facilities in the country. Marina Barrage NEWater Visitor Centre and Changi Water Reclamation Plant At Changi Water Reclamation Plant, you’ll explore the massive Deep Tunnel Sewerage System, a 48-km north tunnel conceived as Singapore’s long-term solution for used water collection, treatment and disposal. Ulu Pandan NEWater Plant and WaterHub Singspring Desalination Plant The Chestnut Avenue Waterworks Semakau Landfill For more information, log on to www.siww.com.sg d 5th December 2008, Faro, Portuga
Register now – EVS 24 – Towards Zero Emission There are three months to go ! EVS24 is already a success ! We will extend the early bid rate ! In view of this success and in order to attract more participants and exhibitors, we have decided to extend the Early Bird lower price until 6th March 2009. Take advantage of the discounted rates for flights and hotels now ! The program is now online and fully updated. Register today at www.evs24.org.
Register Now - CEMR General Assembly 2009 The second announcement of Council of European Municipalities and Regions' 24th general assembly is now available. It includes a detailed programme of the different sessions and speakers. CEMR's general assembly.will be held from 22 to 24 April 2009 in Malmö, and over 1,200 local and regional representatives are expected to attend. The first day will focus on a political debate on the international and European challenges local and regional government have to prepare for and adapt to in the best way. The second day will address issues surrounding democracy and governance, demographic change, public services, cohesion policy and the cooperation between the EU and its neighbours. A session will examine the role of local government in international development and the new kinds of partnerships growing at local government level. The third day will be organised around two major themes: local solutions to tackle climate change, and twinning in a changing Europe. A final plenary session will be devoted to what local government can do now to prepare for tomorrow. The second announcement also provides practical information on how to register for the general assembly as well as on the technical visits and accompanying tours to be held after the three-day event. More information is available at: http://www.ccre2009.se
Early Registration Discount - WEFTEC 09 October 10-14, USA Online registration opens March 31 at www.weftec.org. WEF is not increasing registration rates for WEFTEC.09. In fact, WEF is offering a $50 discount towards Full Conference & Exhibition registration to those who book a hotel through the WEFTEC Housing Bureau and register between March 31 and June 1. Orlando residents may be eligible for the discount without booking a hotel. For full details, please visit www.weftec.org. WEF is aggressively working to ensure that those wishing to participate in WEFTEC can still do so despite the current economy. We are continuing our very successful Utility Partnership Program, the only program of its kind, which allows for utilities to send the maximum number of employees to WEFTEC through customized pricing packages. Please e-mail utilitypartnership@wef.org for more information.
Call for Abstracts - ISOCARP 09; Low Carbon Cities Over half of the world’s population now lives within cities. Because they concentrate people and activities, they place a particular burden upon the world’s resources. Thus, in terms of ecological footprints, the extent to which places draw from beyond their own boundaries to sustain current levels of consumption and waste discharge, London is thought to have a footprint almost 300 times its geographical area. Thus, cities are crucial in the search for sustainability and, if we are to put the world on a lower carbon path, action based upon the cities will form a major part of the solution. The 45th Congress explores the role of planning, and of all those involved in the planning and development process, in the drive to achieve less resource intensive, low carbon cities. The theme marks a logical progression from that of last year’s event which addressed the reality and consequences of urban sprawl. In sustainability terms those unrestrained, land consuming patterns of growth are the opposite of what we need to achieve and, encouragingly, speakers at that Congress were able to point to numerous examples of schemes where planning has been able to shape cities that are more respectful of the environment in its widest sense. ISOCARP welcomes abstracts by City and Regional Planners or interested individuals from related disciplines from all over the world. Submissions of abstracts have to comply with the Theme and Objectives of this Congress. Submission of abstracts Deadline 30 April 2009. Conference website: http://www.2009.isocarp.org
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Cities of Migration Webinar -
Routes to Belonging: A Discussion on the Role of Cities in the Civic and Political Integration of Immigrants The Second Knowledge Cities Summit - The Knowledge Management Research Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Shenzhen Graduate School of the Harbin Institute of Technology and the Shenzhen Academy of Social Sciences will host the Summit in 2009 at Shenzhen. The 2009 Most Admired Knowledge City (MAKCI) Award will also be announced and conferred at the Summit meeting. http://kcsummit2009.com/index.html
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