[Ngo Climate Change] FW: Invitation to the International Conference on Climate-Smart Knowledge Management for the Uplands

Mon Aug 27 09:08:18 BST 2012

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Tan

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Nguyen Quang Tan, Ph.D. 
Vietnam Country Program Coordinator

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RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests 
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From: Bu Caf [mailto:bucaf100 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:34 PM
To: "vietnam at recoftc.org"
Subject: Invitation to the International Conference on Climate-Smart Knowledge Management for the Uplands

Dear Mr. Tan:

The Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF) in  cooperation with Bicol University Gubat Campus (BUGC), Bicol Consortium for Agriculture Resources Research and Development (BCARRD),  Philippine Council for Agriculture Aquatic Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB), Provincial Government of Albay-Climate Change Academy (PGA-CCA), Heifer Philippines, Bicol Consortium for Agriculture Resources Research and Development (BCARRD), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Government of Legaspi, City Government of Ligao and Juboken Enterprises, Inc. will hold the International Conference on Climate-Smart Knowledge Management for the Uplands, with the theme “Restoring the uplands’ integrity, securing lives and environment” which will be held on 07th - 09th of November, 2012 at Bicol University, Legazpi City, Province of Albay, Philippines.

The objectives of the conference are to i) share experiences, information and knowledge on climate-smart innovations and initiatives for the uplands; ii) develop concepts and ideas on climate-smart innovations and initiatives for the uplands leading to change; and iii) identify possible knowledge gaps and platform of actions where improvements could be made. The Conference shall feature R&D and innovations on the following thematic areas:

1.       Upland Environmental Governance - Efforts to mainstream disaster risk reduction concerns, ecological solid waste management, climate change mitigations and adaptations including REDD/ carbon crediting and payment for environmental services; in national, regional, provincial and local development plans.

2.      Food Security - Initiatives in managing and promoting scientifically oriented appropriate agroecological farming systems innovations for increase food and livelihood securities to enhance disaster resiliency of upland families and communities.

3.      Biodiversity, Watershed and Waterways Management - Focus on up- scaling the integrity of watersheds and waterways in enriching biodiversity, providing clean, sufficient and regulated water flows for accessible and safe drinking water for people, as well as helping build sustainable and resilient agricultural, coastal and marine ecosystems which are people’s main sources of livelihood. It also includes water utilization rights and conflict management.

4.      Sustainable Tourism and Rural Development – deals with different concepts, opportunities and risks of tourism in stimulating economic development while maintaining integrity of natural diversity in rural areas.

Please find attached announcement/first call for papers. We hope that you and your staff would be able to present papers and posters based on the results of instruction, research, extension, development activities and innovations that are related to the aforementioned thematic areas of the conference.

For more information, please contact Ms. Annalyn C. Sales or Prof. Sevella G. Tabayag of the Conference Secretariat at Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF), Brgy. Morera, Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines via telephone/fax  +63 52 484-6336 or email:   <mailto:bucaf100 at yahoo.com> bucaf100 at yahoo.com.  You can also reach us thru our website:  <http://www.iccskmuplands.weebly.com/> www.iccskmuplands.weebly.com  and thru our facebook page:  <http://www.facebook.com/IntlConfOnClimateSmartKnowledgeMgtForTheUplands> www.facebook.com/IntlConfOnClimateSmartKnowledgeMgtForTheUplands

We hope to see you there!

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

MARISSA N. ESTRELLA, PhD

Event Convener and Dean, BUCAF

 All about the Province of Albay

The Province of Albay is a paradise located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, 460 km (287 mi) south of Manila. The Province boasts of its world-class natural and man-made wonders and captivating scenic spots. The capital of the province is  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legazpi,_Albay> Legazpi City, which is located in the southern foothill of  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayon_Volcano> Mayon Volcano, the symbol most associated with the province. Mayon Volcano is the world’s most active perfect cone volcano.  Mayon forms the northern boundary of  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legazpi_City> Legazpi City, the largest city in terms of population in the  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicol_Region> Bicol Region. Legaspi City is also the academic center in the province of Albay, located in the city is the state-run  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicol_University> Bicol University (BU), the largest  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertiary_education> tertiary education school in the Bicol Region.

Albay is a complete destination for those who want to take a brief respite from the rigors of everyday life. It is filled with many natural wonders: waterfalls, caves, natural springs, beaches and marine life. The local cuisines are delectable, and for those who like to shop, there are plenty of the finest abaca handicrafts, cutleries and ceramics. The people are friendly and very hospitable.

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