Pacific Science Association - Upcoming Meetings in the Asia-Pacific Region

UPCOMING scientific MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, and Training Courses IN THE asia-PACIFIC Region

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December 2012

The 2012 National Indigenous Health Conference
"Many Pathways, One Outcome"
Date: 5 – 7 December
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Venue: Watermark Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia
Organized by: Indigenous Health Conference is convened as a private joint venture made up of Indigenous members from several countries.
Key Dates: Papers are now being called for with the closing date on February 01, 2012.
Description: The 2012 National Indigenous Health Conference: Many Pathways, One Outcome is designed to bring together both government and non-government agencies who are working in the field of Indigenous health with the belief that working together can close the gap between the state of Indigenous Health as compared to the health of mainstream Australians. It is envisaged that up to 200 delegates will attend the 2012 National Indigenous Health Conference which is scheduled on 5th – 7th of December 2012 in the Gold Coast. For many years, the provision of Aboriginal health services had been broken and fragmented when it comes to delivery of primary health services. There were government providers and grassroots communities’ Aboriginal medical services where in many cases, duplication of services occurred. However over time, service providers have joined forces in not just the physical provision of services but also in such fields as research, health education and even the training of staffs in order to improve Indigenous health, in general.
The 2012 National Indigenous Health Conference: Many Pathways, One Outcome is designed to bring together both government and non-government agencies who are working in the field of Indigenous health with the belief that working together can close the gap between the state of Indigenous Health as compared to the health of mainstream Australians. It is envisaged that up to 200 delegates will attend the Conference.
This gathering will highlight some of the existing indigenous health programs currently implemented in Aboriginal communities and provide a unique opportunity for delegates and speakers to see the power of people networking together in one place, at one time with similar goals and exchange information regarding the successes and challenges that workers involve in implementing Aboriginal health programs faced. Hence, we encourage grassroots communities to participate and present their existing, successful programs during the event.

2013

January 2013

Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) - Australia
"Instructional Innovations and Interdisciplinary Research in STEM Education"
Date: 21 - 31 January 2013
Location: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Organized by: SCCS and University of Queensland
Critical Dates:
Online application process opens: 29 June 2012
Online application process closes: 14 September 2012
Successful applicants for talks and scholarships are notified, and will be invited to register for the conference. : 1 October 2012
SCHOLARSHIPS: A total of 30 equity scholarships will be offered to cover the full cost of the attendance (travel, accommodation and registration) for students who meet the selection criteria and would otherwise not be able to attend due to financial hardship.
Description: The Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) - Australia will bring together 100 post-graduate students from the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere to develop their skills and forge lasting professional relationships in this, the most biologically and culturally diverse region in the world. The SCCS is the only international series of conservation conferences aimed entirely at students. The purpose of SCCS – Australia is to build a network of early career conservation science professional across the Asia-Pacific region, and to provide training in skills and tools for regional conservation scientists. The combination of a 3 day conference, 3 days of field trips and sightseeing in Brisbane and the surrounding region, followed by 4 days of training and workshops will provide students a unique and unforgettable experience that will create lasting networks and help launch their careers in conservation science.

February 2013

2013 International Conference on Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Date: 2-3 February 2013
Location: Wuhan, China
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Organized by: Information Technology & Industrial Engineering Research Center
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Description: AME 2013 is a forum for presentation of the recent advancement and trends in the area of mechanical engineering. Cross-fertilization of manufacturing control and automation Engineering, CAD/CAM/CIM and simulation,instruments and vibration control and materials processing and control is strongly encouraged.

SHE XIX (2013)
XIX International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology jointly with
IV International Conference on Sustainability Science in Asia
Decisions that Work: Linking Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility and Human Well-being
Date: 5-8 February 2013
Location: Canberra, Australia
Venue: Australian National University
Organized by: Society for Human Ecology
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Description: The conference will bring together a diverse group of educators, researchers and practitioners interested in interdisciplinary and ecological approaches to humanity’s relationship to the natural environment. The 2013 conference will focus on the co-benefits that actions to increase environmental sustainability have for the health and well-being of people. This broad theme will be further refined through four special plenary panel discussions that will each introduce a sub-theme.
Conference Sub-Themes:
a) Reinventing the Future How can we develop the holistic and integrative knowledge required for tackling sustainability problems, what is the role of design, and what contribution can institutions of education make?
b) Global Food Security How can we sustainably and equitably manage global food systems to reduce the vulnerability of urban populations and increase the resilience of rural communities and landscapes?
c) Co-Benefits of Sustainability and Human Health How can we improve the links between policies and sustainability interventions to emphasize that these are co-beneficial for both the environment and human health and wellbeing?
d) Responsibility for ChangeThe primary obstacle to sustainability is not lack of knowledge but an inability to act based on what we know. What are the respective responsibilities of formal policy institutions, NGOs, informal citizen groups and individual consumers for achieving the necessary behavioral change? How can collaboration between these elements of society be fair and equitable?

March 2013

None yet listed. If you know of a science or social science conference or meeting either held in the Asia-Pacific, or directly related to the region, please contact the PSA Executive Secretary, Burke Burnett.

April 2013

May 2013

June 2013

Capturing Lessons from the Field: The Writeshop Process
Date: 11-20 June 2013
Location: Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Venue: TBA
Organized by: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Key Dates: TBA
Description: Pioneered by IIRR, the Writeshop is a tool for learning and sharing important lessons from the field. Many development professionals have difficulty capturing results of development efforts through writing. The course focuses on organizing and facilitating a writeshop. It provides the participants a first-hand experience of the Writeshop process.

July 2013

The 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress
"Science for Human Security & Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and Rim "
Date: 8 – 12 July 2013
Location: Suva, Fiji
Venue: Suva Campus, University of The South Pacific
Organized by: University of The South Pacific and the Pacific Science Association (others TBA)
Key Dates:
Deadline for Abstract Submissions: 31 January 2013
Deadline for Grant Submission: 31 January 2013
Announcement of Abstract Acceptances: 31 March 2013
Grant Announcements: 31 March 2013
Early Bird Registration closes: 31 January 2013 (with conditions: refund 90% if abstract not accepted, or participant chooses not to attend)
Accommodation Bookings and Registration close: 15 May 2013
Description: The University of the South Pacific is proud to host the 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress with the over-arching theme of “Science for Human Security & Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands and Rim”. The focus of the 12th Inter-Congress includes physical, biological, and social sciences and encompasses terrestrial, marine, atmospheric, and social/cultural subjects and approaches in the Pacific Islands and Rim region. The broad sub-themes of the meeting are:

Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, & Resilient Societies
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Sustainable Development
Food, Water, Energy, & Health
Society, Culture, & Gender
Governance, Economic Development, & Public Policy
Climate Change & Impacts
Oceans

Other themes may be developed based on submission of relevant abstracts. Click here for the Call for Abstracts.

Integrating a Value Chain Perspective in Micro and Small Scale Enterprise Development
Date: 16-25 July 2013
Location: Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Venue: TBA
Organized by: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Key Dates: TBA
Description: The course provides an overview of concepts and principles in value chain; development of micro and small scale enterprises and business development services; market assessment; value chain analysis; monitoring and evaluation; and design and management of enterprises to address sustainability and effectively compete with other market players.

August 2013

Participatory Local Governance
Date: 19-30 August 2013
Location: Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Venue: TBA
Organized by: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Key Dates: TBA
Description: The course focuses on accomplishments, challenges and lessons in participatory governance in the Philippines within the context of decentralization and civil society participation. It provides an opportunity to enter into a learning discourse with seasoned development practitioners from government organizations, civil society organizations, and other relevant entities in the field of democratic local governance.

September 2013

October 2013

Addressing Household Food Security in the Context of Changing Climate and Environment
Date: 8-17 October 2013
Location: Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Venue: TBA
Organized by: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Key Dates: TBA
Description: The course provides a general understanding of emerging issues, challenges and opportunities on global and local food security issues and their impact; food security paradigms, basic concepts, principles; and innovative, participatory, community based approaches to enhance food, nutrition and livelihood security and solicit stakeholder’s commitment to food security programs. Efforts underway among forest, upland and coastal communities will be studied.

November 2013

December 2013