ETC Conferences

International Organisation
for Biotechnology and Bioengineering [IOBB]
1st International Conference on
Technologies and Strategic Management
of Sustainable Biosystems
6-9 July 2008

Visit the IOBB2008 Webpage

Biosystems are a sustainable approach for the management of natural resources. In the past the provision of water, food, energy and shelter throughout the world has been largely by biosystems. This is evident even today throughout the developing world and in rural regions. Increased urbanization and dependence on mechanical technologies coupled with lifestyle changes and market driven economic centralism is consuming resources in un-sustainable ways. This urban-lifestyle and commercial activity is often unconnected with surrounding ecosystems and biosystems. In questioning the sustainability of lifestyle and commercial activities old approaches have been re-assessed and refined.

Development of decentralised technologies that mimic biosystems have led to real commercial gains without sacrificing a sustainable approach. Decentralised approaches and the move toward integration of high-tech solutions and biosystems guarantee innovation. The use of biosystems and models derived from them can have real benefit to the environment and economy at the same time.

This conference aims to bring together people working in all sectors, academics, industrialists and community workers who have technologies and experiences to share, suitable for both developing and developed countries. The conference will primarily focus on the technical aspects of IBS and their integration into society.

Contact the conference convener Dr Jaya Nair IOBB2008@gmail.com

Download the IOBB2008 Brochure [PDF]

World Renewable Energy Congress [WREN] Conference
Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development in the Asia Pacific Region
Feb 4-8 2007 Esplanade Hotel Fremantle

- Visit the WREN Conference Page [with updates & more info]

- Download the Programme and Book of Abstracts 1.3MB

Sustainability of Indigenous Communities Conference

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Review of all papers presented at the Conference is currently underway.

Conference Recommendations are also being drawn up for distribution and comment.

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Decentralised Water & Wastewater Systems Conference

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Review of all papers presented at the Conference is currently underway.

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