International Workshop on Promoting Legal and Sustainable China-Russia Timber Trade
Suifenhe, China
The “International Workshop on Promoting Legal and Sustainable China-Russia Timber Trade” was held from February 20 – 21, 2014 in Suifenhe, China. The event was co-organized by the Research Institute of Forestry Policy and Information (RIFPI) of the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF), the Center for International Forest Products Trade of the State Forestry Administration […]
Workshop: Overview of Vietnam’s Timber Supply and Demand: Actual Status and Trends
Hanoi, Vietnam
Organized by Forest Trends, Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association (VIFORES), Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA), and Forest Products Association of Binh Dinh Province (FPA Binh Dinh), this workshop will take place at the Army Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on December 23, 2014. For inquires please contact Phuc Xuan […]
One Water Leadership (OWL) Summit
Westin Kansas City, Kansas City, USA
Join the 5th annual event September 15 – 17, in Kansas City. Invited keynotes include: President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson and U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. Spotlight Communities will drive the national conversation on water as the centerpiece for urban sustainability, developing green infrastructure and resource recovery. […]
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Climate Week NYC
New York City, USA
Taking place from September 22-28, Climate Week NYC is a key international platform for governments, businesses and civil society to collaborate on low carbon leadership, through a week filled with events, activities and high-profile meetings. And this year it is set to be the biggest yet, with over 120 affiliate events confirmed. In 2014 Climate […]
The Pulp and Paper Sector: Workshop for EU Competent Authorities and other Stakeholders
National Measurement Office,, London, United Kingdom
This two-day workshop was organized by Forest Trends and Chatham House and hosted at the National Measurement Office in London. It followed a series of thematic Chatham House meetings on the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and brought together European and US enforcement authorities to explore technical challenges to effective implementation of the EUTR and Lacey […]
Webinar: U.S. Corporate Water Risks: Closing the Gap between Concern and Action
Washington D.C., USA
A 2014 survey of major U.S. corporations by the Pacific Institute and VOX Global found that 60% of companies believe water challenges will negatively affect business growth and profitability within five years. More than 80% said it will affect their decision on where to locate facilities. This is a stark increase from five years ago, […]
World Green Infrastructure Congress
Australian Technology Park Sydney, Sydney, Australia
The Congress will present the latest technological developments, green industry awards, iconic best practice projects, research data, professional training workshops, Living Art competition and new areas of applications in the field of green infrastructure. It will serve as a surface + space where international urban greenery thought leaders from various disciplines may come together with […]
IIED conference on Innovations for equity in smallholder PES: bridging research and practice
Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
What are the best ways to make schemes that compensate protectors of natural resources fairer and more inclusive? IIED’s conference on Innovations for equity in smallholder PES: bridging research and practice aims to explore the latest thinking on the issue from researchers, policy makers, funders and practitioners, and to share lessons learned. Based at the […]
Addressing Drought and Water Scarcity: Solutions for Safeguarding the Global Food System in the 21st Century
The Library of Congress, Washington D.C., USA
Agriculture is feeling the brunt of prolonged droughts at home and abroad. While California, Colorado, and Texas are having one of the worst droughts on record, numerous other countries are also dealing with water shortages, including Brazil, northern India, northern China, south and central Australia, and every European nation around the Black Sea. […]
WaterSmart Innovations Conference
South Point Hotel and Conference Center, Las Vegas, USA
The purpose of this conference is to broaden the knowledge of innovations in urban water efficiency including products, policies, techniques and ideas. All topics related to innovations in water conservation will be considered. Potential topics include: Water/Energy Production Nexus Water Efficiency for Sustainable Building and Development Conservation Policy, Enforcement and Administration Community Outreach Programming Water […]