HappeningsCarbon Forum Asia - Asia Pacific's Leading Platform for the Carbon & Energy Market
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24th to 25th September 2013
In its eighth edition this year, the CARBON FORUM ASIA Trade Fair and Conference continues to strengthen its role as the leading platform for emissions trading, carbon abatement solutions and new technologies in Asia Pacific. This event provides you with the opportunity to reach and meet some 1,000 industry professionals from over 50 countries across the entire Carbon & Energy market value chain in one place at the same time. This year's edition will also offer attendees the opportunities to find out how investors and policy makers are spending more time understanding the complexities and prospects for carbon and finance in Asia. Focus of the event include China's seven voluntary pilots set to launch this year, Australia's clean energy package as well as Japan, Korea and Taiwan who are looking to commence their emission trading scheme in the coming years. The event will be held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center, Thailand.
For more information, visit http://www.carbonforumasia.com/
Terrapin Release – Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS)
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Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS) carries out two river terrapin conservation projects in the Setiu and Kemaman Rivers, Terengganu. Through these projects and with the collaboration with the local communities, a maximum number of river terrapin eggs are secured for incubation. Upon emergence, some river terrapin hatchlings are released immediately while the remaining hatchlings are raised for approximately six to ten months before they are also released into the respective rivers.
Each year, as part of fund-raising efforts, TCS puts up river terrapins for adoption. Each terrapin adoption costs RM30 (or US$10), and you will be furnished with a personalized Certificate of Adoption. You are also encouraged to name your adopted terrapin(s)! All funds raised through the Terrapin Adoption Programme will be used to carry out river terrapin conservation projects in the future. TCS is holding the next Terrapin Release event, where you will have the opportunity to release your adopted terrapin(s) into the river. This event will take place behind Masjid Jambi, Kampung Pasir Gajah, Kemaman, Terengganu at 4:00pm. . For more details visit, http://www.turtleconservationsociety.org.my/.
Each year, as part of fund-raising efforts, TCS puts up river terrapins for adoption. Each terrapin adoption costs RM30 (or US$10), and you will be furnished with a personalized Certificate of Adoption. You are also encouraged to name your adopted terrapin(s)! All funds raised through the Terrapin Adoption Programme will be used to carry out river terrapin conservation projects in the future. TCS is holding the next Terrapin Release event, where you will have the opportunity to release your adopted terrapin(s) into the river. This event will take place behind Masjid Jambi, Kampung Pasir Gajah, Kemaman, Terengganu at 4:00pm. . For more details visit, http://www.turtleconservationsociety.org.my/.
3rd Eco-Sustainable Rainforest Music Festival 2013
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This year’s festival will be held at Lenggong, Perak and will be a celebration of the September equinox where the solar effect reduces the magnetic field of the Earth thus allowing participants to reflect on time for growth, richness and inner exploration. The event involves getting back to nature, live music, practical sustainable living and farming, natural healing including presentations and talks. Come together to be part of a community that is making a real change in their lives - to be sustainable in every possible way.
Interested participants should visit http://permacultureperak.com/3rd-eco-sustainable-rainforest-music-festival/ for more information.
EXPO Solar 2013
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EXPO Solar is Asia’s largest solar energy exhibition to be held at KINTEX, GyeonGGi-do, Seoul, Korea. The event presents a snapshot of the changing dynamics in the global solar market and showcases latest technology and products including high-efficiency solar cells and cost-cutting manufacturing solutions. More than 400 exhibitors from 28 countries is expected at the event with more than 40,000 Korean and overseas buyers to participate in trade during the event.. For more information on EXPO Solar 2013,visit http://www.exposolar.org/2013/.
5th National Energy Forum
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The Malaysian Gas Association in collaboration with the Energy Council of Malaysia and Suruhanjaya Tenaga is organizing the 5th National Energy Forum on 3rd September 2013 at Grand Dorset Subang, Subang Jaya. With a theme of “Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Malaysia-Taking on Tomorrow’s Challenges Today”, it will be an exciting and informative event with a strong line-up of distinguished and eminent speakers. The event will be officiated by the Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Malaysia, YB Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Jonity Ongkili.
For more details go to: http://www.malaysiangas.com/portal/modules/content/news/view/1374036430/103/
Course for Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM)
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Environmental Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS) is conducting 17 sessions of the CePSWaM for the year 2013. The 9th session of the course will be held from 2nd – 6th September 2013 tentatively at Ancasa All Suite Resort & Spa, Port Dickson. This course is a certification programme of the Department of Environment (DOE) designed to certify managers, operators or supervisors who are involved in managing toxic and hazardous waste (scheduled waste) at industrial facilities. For more details, go to http://www.doe.gov.my/eimas/wp-content/uploads/SWM-2013-2.pdf.
Course for Certified Environmental Professional in the Operation of Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems (Biological Processes – Activated Sludge Process) (CePIETSO (BP))
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Environmental Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS) is conducting 14 series of CePIETSO (BP) for year 2013. The 9th series of the course will be held from 25th – 30th August 2013 at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS, INSTEP, Kuala Terengganu. This course is a certification programme of the Department of Environment (DOE) designed to certify operators and supervisors of industrial effluent treatment system (IETS).
For more details, go to http://www.doe.gov.my/eimas/wp-content/uploads/2013/cepietso-bp/cepietso_bp_2_brochure_2013.pdf
International Conference on Waste Management and Environment
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Malaysia Society of Waste Management & Environment (MSWME) in affiliation with Society of Waste Management Expert in Asia & the Pacific Island (SWAPI) is organizing the International Conference on Waste Management & Environment 2013. The conference will be held at University of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur. The aim of the conference is to share and develop knowledge experience and collaboration in the field of waste management and environment to better understand waste management technologies and concepts for a greener future. Conference themes include:
· Waste management technologies
· Green partnership in waste management
· Waste and global warming
· Industrial waste and cleaner technology
· Biomass Management
· Case studies in waste management
For more information on the event, go to the Conference Website, http://icwme2013.webs.com/
World Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations 2013,Pahang
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The United Nations has designated August 9 as the World Indigenous Peoples Day. This year the national-level 2013 Word Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations will be celebrated over a 3-day period in Pahang. Organised by the Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia (JOAS, this year's event will be held in a village-setting. The Jah Hut community of Kampung Pian in Kuala Krau (between Temerloh and Jerantut) have graciously agreed to be the hosts. In addition, about 200 Orang Asal participants, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, are confirmed to attend.
The event is open to all, and accommodation (simple) and facilities for those wanting to stay for the full programme may be provided. You can register your intended participation by clicking the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/115POuFBDLzvSLBdNLmIzLZxvAmHFI4yZImQCaZZ6xXo/viewform
For more information on the event, visit https://www.facebook.com/joasmalaysia or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Orang-Asli-Concerns-COAC/144623915576639?fref=ts
Let’s Recycle & Barter: ‘Toys, Games & Children Books’ for our beloved Mother Earth!
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BarterIt is organising a recycling and barter event for parents, kids and like-minded greenies to trade and pass on loved toys, games and children books on Sunday, 4th August 2013. Apart from the swap/meet activity, a recycling collection will also be set up where items needed include newspaper, plastic, electrical appliances and paper. The event will be held at SunwayMas Field, Petaling Jaya. Do visit them and help reduce waste for our future generations.
Please visit http://www.savepot.com.my/barterit/?cur=organisation%2Fdescription&id=207&tag=needs_and_events for more information.
