Dear Colleagues,
Global Warming
Conference Invitation
This is to announce the call for papers for the Working Group On
Global Warming Conference & Expo 10(WGGW Conference & Expo 10),
26th - 30th November 2010 at Mayfair Hotel UK, 26 Park Lane London, W1K 1BE
United Kingdom.
Background
The financial, food, fuel and climate crises are individually serious
issues, but in combination their impact could be catastrophic for the
global economy. Perhaps we stand at a crossroads. Even as we move into a
global economic downturn there are growing calls for an accelerated
transformation towards low carbon and resource productive economies. To
move forward will require new and more efficient solutions, technologies
and products alongside behavioral change. Climate change is now
universally recognized as a significant global environmental challenge
and as a consequence, debate over the measures needed to tackle climate
change has moved up to the top of the agenda amongst civil society,
business and government. The United Nations Global Warming Conference in
Copenhagen in December 2009 highlighted the major challenges and
opportunities associated with climate change as we move towards post
2012 carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction targets. In November 2008, the UK
raised the bar by announcing a target of cutting CO2 emissions by 80% by
2050. Innovation will be a core part of the way forward. The Stern
Review underlined that increased investment in R&D and innovation could
significantly reduce CO2 emissions and we have seen more than $5 billion
of venture capital invested in clean tech worldwide since November 2007
(Source: Ernst & Young).. However, we need to create much better
international, national and regional structures and systems to adapt to
climate change as well those to stimulate, nurture and progress new low
carbon ideas through R&D to commercialization and the marketplace. A new
system is needed that fosters sustainable, low carbon and resource
productive innovation - short, medium and long-term. Designers,
innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, consumers and governments all have
a role to play in the change that is needed.
Concept
WGGW Conference & Expo 10 themed “Impacts of the Global Recession on
Sustainable Development, Global Warming Policy and Markets will provide
a platform to discuss the future opportunities and challenges related to
the design, development and commercialization of low carbon innovation,
technologies, products and services. WGGW Conference & Expo 10 will
include invited and refereed papers from academics, consultants,
entrepreneurs, investors, technology providers, designers,
sustainability, environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
managers as well as other business functions. The event will be a unique
learning experience, networking space and an opportunity to think.
Delegates will come globally from companies, entrepreneurs, as well as
academia, government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The
conference is supported by an international Advisory Board.
Conference topics
WGGW Conference & Expo 10 welcomes conceptual and research-based papers
covering sustainable innovation, technology, product and service design
and development. Papers focused on low carbon solutions and sustainable
innovation related to the following topics are particularly welcomed:
·
Global Warming and Climate Change and the Oceans
· Sustainable Environment, Health and Development
· Remote Sensing and Global Surveillance
· Water Resources Management
· Carbon & GHG Management
· Extreme Events and Impacts Assessment
· Greenhouse Gas & Ecosystems
· Human Health In a Changing Climate
· Agricultural and Forestry Resources Management
· Clean Energy Technology
· Low GHG Transportation
· Education: Global Change & Sustainable Development
· Case studies
Benefits
WGGW Conference & Expo 10 will provide a range of benefits to speakers
and delegates:
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Sponsorship: Air ticket, visa fees and per
diem to be covered for all qualified delegates
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Unique: Forum for new ideas and concepts
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Leading-edge: Presentations from key
international researchers, practitioners and policy- makers
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Content: New research, results and thinking
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Networking: Opportunities to meet business,
government and academia
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Track-record: Over 900 delegates from over 50
countries have attended previous conferences
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Established: 3rd international conference
Submission details
Conference papers: please email to
wggwc10@london.com ,
fax or email up to 500 words describing your proposed paper by 5th
November, 2010. The paper will then be sent to the Advisory Board for
evaluation and authors will be given feedback on or before 12th November, 2010. The highest rated papers will be invited to present at
the conference. Please only submit abstracts if you have registered for
the conference. Registration is free of charge for delegates from
developing nations.
Contact
For more information on WGGW Conference & Expo 10 please contact:
Dr Don Jack
Conference Chair
27 Commercial Street London E1 6LP
London, United Kingdom.
Ph: +44 702 402 6888, +44 702 401 2577
Fax: +44 844 774 3729
Email:
wggwc10@london.com
