29 February 2008 Conference Update
Asian Wetland Symposium 2008. REMINDER: Abstracts deadline March 14, 2008 UPDATE: Poster Session.
Asian Wetland Symposium (AWS) 2008: 22nd – 25th June
A symposium to reflect on the importance of wetlands to the daily life of people in Asia and to look into the progress and Challenges in wetlands management and conservation in the Asian Region.
REMINDER: Abstract submissions for the Asian Wetland Symposium 2008 closing soon…. March 14, 2008.
A good number of abstracts have already been received; however this is a reminder to send your abstract to the secretariat in the next few days. We are looking forward to a wide range of abstracts on various topics representing the range of wetland management activities throughout the region.
Please send a copy of your abstract to the AWS 2008 secretariat at aws2008@iucn.org.vn Be sure to indicate which of the nine AWS 2008 technical session you are interested in presenting your paper at. Please forward a copy of your abstract to the corresponding technical session coordinator. Further information about AWS abstracts can be found at www.aws2008.net
UPDATE: A poster session will be held during AWS 2008. Poster submissions are due on March 14, 2008.
To apply for a poster presentation for the AWS 2008 poster session please send a copy of your abstract to the AWS 2008 secretariat at aws2008@iucn.org.vn Be sure to indicate which of the AWS 2008 technical session themes or poster themes that your poster corresponds to.
Technical Sessions
The title “Wetlands- The heart of Asia” was selected to reflect the importance of wetlands to the lives of people throughout the Asian region. Wetlands provide food for the majority of people in Asia, with rice being part of the staple diet. In addition wetlands have particular spiritual and religious significance for many people in the Asian region. Wetlands also house a vast array of plants and animal species that are particularly significant and make an important contribution to a global biodiversity.
The themes of the Asian Wetland Symposium have been chosen to reflect these values. Select to view sessions.
- Creating healthy wetlands
- Transboundary cooperation in wetlands management
- Wetlands and sustainable agriculture
- Integrating wetland conservation into development
- Wetlands and Sustainable Livelihoods.
- Education for wetlands
- Cultural heritage and wetland management
- Climate change and wetlands; Impacts, adaptation and mitigation
- The wetlands of Viet Nam - lakes, rivers, coasts and deltas
Poster sessions can include:
- Application of research findings to wetland management
- Wetland biodiversity research
- Wetland science - innovative approaches
A list of the AWS 2008 technical session themes and the corresponding coordinators is available at http://www.aws2008.net/sessions.htm
Queries can be sent to the AWS 2008 Secretariat at aws2008@iucn.org.vn Please consult the AWS website for more information http://www.aws2008.net/index.htm
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your submissions.
Bernard O'Callaghan
Asian Wetland Symposium Secretariat