Events
Darwin 200
Events planned throughout 2009 | Plymouth
Darwin was born on 12th February 1809 and 2009 will mark the
200th anniversary of his birth. He published the ground-breaking
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" in 1859
and 2009 will also mark the 150th anniversary of its publication.
His most influential voyage of discovery onboard the HMS Beagle set
sail from Plymouth on 27th December 1831.
During 2009 partners in Plymouth and Torquay will celebrate his
life, works, discoveries and contribution to science. Discover
Darwin for yourselves through our exhibitions and events.
For more information please click here.
British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2009
Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th
September 2009 | University of Hertfordshire, UK
This meeting will be another stimulating mix of cutting edge
science as well as a host of stimulating workshops, career events
and a large array of exhibitors. This year, expect more
innovative opportunities to network with a diverse, international
collection of delegates.
As well as the usual sessions on an extensive range of
ecological subjects, there are several thematic topics focusing on
exciting current areas.
PML is involved with the thematic session "Effects of
ocean acidification", providing a more holistic understanding on
the current state and predicted effects of ocean acidification on
the marine environment, identify gaps in our knowledge and
investigate the likely consequences of these changes for society
and human well-being.
For more information please click
here.
8th International CO2 Conference
Sunday 13th - Saturday 19th
September 2009 | Jena, Germany
Since the beginning of direct high-precision atmospheric carbon
dioxide (CO2) measurements on Mauna Loa and the South
Pole more than 50 years ago, scientific interest into the study of
the global carbon cycle and its perturbations by man and climate
has increased almost exponentially. The recognition by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of carbon dioxide as a
major driver behind the current and future warming of the world
climate and the subsequent establishment of international
initiatives to curb carbon dioxide emissions, such as the Kyoto
protocol, has further greatly intensified global carbon cycle
research. Since 1981 the worldwide scientific community meets every
four years at an international conference for an exchange of the
latest knowledge and to gain a better understanding on the
multitude of interdisciplinary aspects of the global carbon
cycle.
For more information please click here.
East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2009
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th November 2009 |
Manilla, Philippines
The EAS Congress is a pioneering region-wide platform for
capacity building, strategic action and cooperation for the
sustainable development of the seas of East Asia. It has been
described as an intellectual marketplace whereby various groups all
across the globe come together to share knowledge / experiences and
engage in dynamic discussions regarding trends, issues and concerns
related to coastal and ocean governance.
The EAS Congress will be hosted by the Government of the
Philippines through the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR). It is being organized by the Partnerships in
Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), of
which PML is a partner organisation, as well as DENR and supported
by the Global Environment Facility, United Nations Development
Programme, United Nations Office for Project Services and Coastal
Management Center.
PML is a co-convener for the session on the Science in
Ecosystem-based Management, which aims to: highlight key
initiatives and share experiences in integrating science into
policy, management decisions and engaging key stakeholders in the
scientific process; discuss innovative approaches to monitor
ecosystem changes due to human interventions, including the
physical and biological processes operating in coastal areas;
identify effective strategies for knowledge transfer and
communicating scientific information to support policy formulation
on coastal and ocean governance; and discuss how scientific
information is packaged into manageable forms.
For more information please click here.