2009
Previous News and Events
Hangzhou, China, 24-25 October 2009
International Workshop on Site Remediation Technology Application and Financing Mechanisms.
POPs – Practical Aspects
The David Livingstone Centre for Sustainability (DLCS)-University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), offers a high level professional course on management of contaminated sites in relation to the Implementation of the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
Dates:
Week 1: 31 August - 4 September 2009
Week 2: 7 - 11 September 2009
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Bangkok, Thailand, 26-28 June 2009
Workshop on Botanical and bio Pesticides Production, Formulations and Application Technologies.
Bangkok, Thailand, 24-25 June 2009
Tripartite Review Meeting and Project Management Committee Meeting of RENPAP.
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Bangkok, Thailand, 22-23 June 2009
Regional Workshop on Introduction of BAT and BEP in the Thermal Processes in the Metallurgical Industry in response to the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
Bratislava, Slovakia, 15-17 June 2009
The international conference "Contaminated sites Bratislava 2009" will be organized under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic and Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic.
Contaminated Sites as a problem for the European Union as well as for countries worldwide, prepared legislation, strategies and future development will be discussed. The conference intends to facilitate the exchange of information on the prospects in the subject area between the leading experts from different countries and areas of interest as well as scientific and research community. Circular
Stockholm, Sweden, 9-10 June 2009
Seminar on BAT/BEP and CP for Swedish Industry
Japan, 6-10 April 2009
UNIDO high level Mission to Japan in clean-up operations for Asia POPs stockpiles; provide information on UNIDO’s Green Industry, and perform some industry related waste treatment and environmental technology providers and owners.
Geneva, Switzerland, 4–8 May 2009
The fourth Conference of the Parties (COP4) to POPs was held from 4-8 May 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland. Over 800 participants, representing more than 149 governments, as well as intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies, attended the meeting.
Jakarta, Indonesia, 27-29 April 2009
Regional Workshop for the Private Sector on power generation and industrial boilers.
Nairobi, Kenya, 14-15 February 2009
First Consultation Meeting for the POPs Focal Points of Africa LDCs
Tokyo, Japan, 31 January 2009 (Deadline for Applications)
United Nations University (UNU) will organize the tenth regular session of its six-week UNU International Course at UNU Centre in Tokyo, Japan, from 11 May through 19 June 2009.The UNU International Courses (UNU/IC) are organized annually for a select group of postgraduate students and professionals in various occupations. UNU/IC consists of a compulsory Core course (UN System: Pressing Issues and Sustainable Solutions) and optional Courses (Students are allowed to choose one or two courses from - Peace and Human Rights; Global Change and Sustainability; International Development and Cooperation). Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to find appropriate funding from potential sources. Limited numbers of fellowships (both full and partial) are also available to assist very few outstanding candidates from developing countries. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2009.
Bucharest, Romania, 27-28 January 2009
Consultation Meeting for the Regional Forum on Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP) for Central and Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia (CEECCA) to Promote Strategies to Reduce or Eliminate Unintentionally Produced POPs from Industry.