The World Future Energy Summit 2013 (Event)

This theme of this event is "Powering the Future of Energy Innovation" it will be held on January, 15-17, 2013, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event will be attended by over 26,000 people from 137 different countries. As the centerpiece of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, WFES will join forces with a series of other sustainability and renewable energy initiatives which include Renewable Energy Conference (IREC) and International water summit (IWS). The momentum created by these co-located events will highlight WFES as an unrivalled global platform of expertise.

WFES 2012 Opening Ceremony speakers included the Premier of China and the Prime Minister of Korea, as well as the President of the United Nations General Assembly and the Secretary General of the United Nations. Heads of State and Heads of Government have used WFES as a unique global platform from which to launch initiatives, announce investment, make policy statements and deliver targeted media messages designed to raise awareness and increase business.

With interactivity and innovation as major themes throughout the event, there will be numerous opportunities for all attendees and speakers to build connections, and interact with the renewable energy industry's most senior players and decision makers.

To promote an informative and lively conference experience they are seeking out the newest ideas and success stories from the renewable energy industry to shape our conference programme.

Individuals and organisations from industry, business, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, those at the cutting edge of research and development, market analysts and representatives of the finance and investment sectors, operating at the forefront of the international renewable energy and clean technology markets, are encouraged to submit proposals.

For 2013, WFES is focusing exclusively on renewable energy technologies and we are particularly interested in receiving presentations on the following themes:

• The water-energy nexus
• Innovation in renewable energy technologies
• Disruptive technologies in renewable energy
• Key renewable projects in the MENA region
• Energy efficiency
• Renewable energy in developing nations
• Energy storage
• eMobility
• Transformation of the energy mix in the world's cities
• Intersection of energy and information technology

For more information click here.

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Sustainable Irrigation 2012 (Event)

The 4th International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation and Drainage: Management, Technologies and Policies will take place on December 11-13, 2012 in Adelaide, Australia. This event will provide a unique forum for multidisciplinary discussion. The objective of the meeting is to generate debate and ideas about how to make irrigation more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

The conference theme acknowledges that sustainability is not a fixed and clearly defined objective, rather it is a goal that is always changing as knowledge and biophysical realities alter. In that sense, moving towards sustainability is a journey with an ever evolving destination. Irrigation, as the biggest water user in most regions of the world, is facing significant challenges in balancing social, economic and environmental needs for water.

Delegates attending Sustainable Irrigation 2012 will be invited to submit an extended version of their paper for possible publication in one of the six International Journals edited by the Wessex Institute.

The purpose of the conference is to provide examples of how irrigation can become more sustainable. Papers are invited under the list of topics provided. Papers should focus on the implications of the findings for improving the sustainability of irrigation, whether this be drainage, irrigation techniques, economic modelling, governance structures for irrigation management, irrigation technology, reuse of water or many other aspects. The conference will include plenary sessions of specially invited papers from both developed and developing countries providing examples of how irrigation can become sustainable. Lessons will be drawn from the past, present and future.

For more information click here.

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International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources (Event)

The 5th International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources will take place on the 4th – 6th December, 2012 at the Maritim ProArte Hotel in Berlin, Germany. The growing share of renewable and distributed energy resources in power systems requires the development of efficient measures for their integration. Since the first International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy Resources that took place in Brussels 2004, grid integration technology has continuously improved. Many technical and non-technical issues have been solved or are now better understood. However, as the scale of deployment increases, new important challenges are emerging.

In the last few years, the topic of new smart grid approaches that support the efficient grid integration of small generators, storage units and controllable loads has gained considerably higher attention. A number of deployment projects including large-scale field demonstrations have been conducted in many countries. This conference will offer the opportunity to learn about these projects and to discuss results with the partners involved.

Like at the previous events, the latest technical, market and policy aspects related to integration of renewable and distributed energy resources and smart grids will be discussed in plenary sessions. It is the intention of the conference to support the interdisciplinary discussion among different stakeholders promote lasting collaboration among key players from all over the world. Conference side events like workshops, and committee meetings on standardization and other related topics that will take place before and after the conference will give attendees the opportunity to further develop and deepen the knowledge in special topics.

The goals of this conference are to:

• Share status and results of research projects
• Better understand and communicate the visions from various stakeholders and players Learn from national programmes and policies
• Discuss main issues and barriers and identify other needed research and potential solutions
• Stimulate international, national, and regional programme coordination

The weeklong conference will include pre-conference workshops, post-conference breakouts, tours, a poster session, and evening events.

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Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability in Mining (Event)

This event will address the economic, environmental and social issues associated with mining. It will take place on December 3-4, 2012 at St. Andrew's Club and Conference Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This two-day conference will bring together an esteemed faculty of experts who will provide an in-depth overview of challenges faced by the CSR professionals in the mining industry. Speakers will share best practices in successfully incorporating sustainable methods such as managing human rights issues, reducing environmental impacts and incorporating sustainable practices into your company's business strategy and operations. This presents a valuable opportunity to understand both current issues and emerging trends. The event is also a perfect opportunity to network with industry professionals and thought leaders.

Attendees will have the advantage of gathering insight and perspective into top-of-the-mind issues such as:

• Building Mutual Benefits for Successful Community Development 
• Addressing Water Challenges in Corporate Social Responsibility 
• Recognizing and Mitigating the Risks of Bribery and Corruption in the Mining Sector 
• Measuring the Success of CSR from Juniors to Major Mining Players
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Who Should Attend:

CEOs,Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors
Managers and Industry Practitioners of:

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Government and Public Relations
• Environmental Lawyers
• Environmental Consultants
• Water Management Professionals
• Operations

For more information click here.

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Governance and Sustainable Development: Building Commerce and Communities (Event)

This Conference will take place from the 10th to the 13th of December 2012 in Coimbatore, India. Sustainable development involves a complex and intricate relationship between commerce and communities. Find out more about sustainable development at this event organized by Amrita University, India and Deakin University, Australia.

The International Conference on Sustainable Development and Governance (ICSDG): Building Commerce and Communities, will be a platform for leaders and academics from around the world to consider Management and Governance solutions for the Water, Energy and Waste Management crisis facing communities and industry across India.Noted researchers will provide stimulating discussion on emerging and innovative ways that businesses and communities can come together to promote sustainable development.

The global community now faces unprecedented pressure on energy, water, and food because of population growth and commercial development. Sustainable development is a key responsibility of governing bodies at all levels – organizational, national, and global. The ICSDG will contribute to the building of an innovative and efficient roadmap towards sustainable development by bringing together prominent thought leaders, practitioners, and academics in the field. Effective partnerships based on good governance between commerce and communities are seen as critical for meeting the various challenges confronting sustainable management – both in India and globally.

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International Conference on Forest, Mountain and People 2012 (Event)

This event will take place on December 12 and 13 in Columbo Sri Lanka. The ICRD/ Kumaon University joint Conference on FMP 2012 offers a valuable opportunity to network with colleagues from many countries who share the same goals.

This Conference will provide a unique forum for participants to explore the many multidisciplinary aspects of forest and mountain science. In addition to the outstanding symposia and contributed papers, this event will feature a broad range of technical, social, and legal topics that are of national and international interest ensuring the sustainability of forest and mountain resources.

Conference Themes:

Human interaction & sustainability
Governance and Decision-Making
Ecological and Earth Sciences
Disasters and risk reduction
Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge

Conference Topics:

1. Ecosystem dynamics
2. Forestry & Environment
3. Livelihoods
4. Conservation of forest & mountains
5. Sustainable use and biodiversity
6. Ecological and Earth Sciences
7. Energy & Water Solutions
8. Disasters and risk reduction
9. Climate change
10. Communities and traditional knowledge
11. Natural resource management
12. The policy and regulations
13. Governance & Decision-Making
14. Tourism, Trade & Resource Development
15. Agro Forestry
16. Mountain Dinamics
17. Forestry & Environment
18. Mountain & Forest People
19. Deforestation

FMP2012 welcomes presentations covering scientific, socio-economic and policy issues relating to the above themes/topics.

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WaterWorld Middle East 2013 (Event)

WaterWorld Middle East 2013 returns to Doha, Qatar for its 2nd season following its successful launch in 2012 as a co-located event with POWER-GEN Middle East. This event is the region’s premier event for the water and wastewater industry, it will take place from Februrary 4, 2013 to February 6, 2013.

WaterWorld Middle East 2012 conference and exhibition is designed to help participants stay ahead of the game and find out the latest developments and technologies within the water industry.

This is your chance to learn about exciting project developments and investment opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in response to depleted water supplies due to huge demands for water associated with economic diversification, urbanization and population growth.

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Connecting US Solar & Power Industry Leaders (Event)

This event will take place on January 15—16 January 2013, in Newport Beach, CA at the Marriott Resort and Spa. The US Solar Industry’s Best and Brightest to attend the 5th annual Solar Power Generation USA Conference, Exhibition and Awards! Cemented as THE kick-off industry event in the Solar calendar, the 5th Annual Solar Power Generation Conference, Exhibition and Awards brings together 500 leading players from across the value chain. Bigger, better and smarter than ever before, SPG 2013 is the ONLY conference and exhibition where you will get the opportunity to network with the who’s who of Solar Power!

Selected NEW Highlights for 2013

• CEO panel: as competition heats up how are the leading solar companies responding?
• M&A working group: find the project team with the grid connection agreement, PPA or financing that you want
• Developer-Investor Roundtables: whatever the project size, type or investment amount, sit down with contacts who are working on the issue
• Utility VIP Breakfast: IOUs, munis and co-ops meet to discuss how future solar installations will be managed
• Expanded distributed generation focus including workshops on how to increase commercial & residential customer engagement
• Premium registration and welcome drinks: Speakers, sponsors and utility, platinum & gold club members can skip the Tuesday morning rush and get a head start on networking
• Site visits: with exciting new projects on SPG’s doorstep join us in learning more about their development and success
• Emerging markets workshop: In 2012 we held government-led meetings in Mexico, Chile and Brazil. 
• Meet key players from the markets and discover opportunities for US companies

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