http://www.sej.org/pub/index3.htm Upcoming events of interest to environmental journalists. en-us Copyright 2008 Society of Environmental Journalists Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST rssFeeds http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PHP sej@sej.org (webmaster) sej@sej.org (webmaster) http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=43http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=43This meeting will cover such topics as ecological impacts of changes in the biodiversity of aquatic environments; the role of invasive species in affecting human health, ballast-water introductions of new species; invasions from the pet-trade and aquaculture industries; andnew barrier technologies.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=42http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=42The theme of this conference is “Environmental Management & Technologies Towards Sustainable Development”. This conference is expected to provide foundations for future engineering endeavors through the identification of new and innovative areas of environmental engineering, research & development.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=41http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=41The U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, "Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability," offers an opportunity to connect with green building advocates, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties. Complimentary registration is available for members of the media covering Greenbuild.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=40http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=40This conference focuses on understanding the decision-making behaviors of individuals and organizations and how to use that knowledge to help accelerate a transition to an energy-efficient and low-carbon economy.Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=81http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=81We are bringing together a diverse selection of tours and concurrent sessions, including the biggest and best collection of computer lab sessions ever. Energy and climate will be a major focus, with a special emphasis on coal. We will hear from some of the top writers, scientists, industry speakers and environmentalists discussing mountaintop removal, water contamination, sludge pond hazards, air pollution and carbon sequestration.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:47:59 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=39http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=39The 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration will advance the science, scale, pace, practice, and success of habitat restoration at all scales. Closing Plenary: Michael Grunwald has been a senior national correspondent for Time Magazine since July 2007.Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=38http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=38"Green Infrastructure: Linking Landscape and Community" is the theme of the 2008 ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo, reflecting the fact that sustainability is the number one concern of the landscape architecture profession, the greater design and construction industry, and the owner/manager/client base, as well as a significantly growing concern of the general public at large. It is the highest rated topic by both annual meeting attendees and non-attendees each year.Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=37http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=37This conference is about the greening of the media and its supply chain practices. It's being pitched as the first conference to focus on challenges and opportunities associated with making print and digital media supply chains sustainable.Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=77http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=77Global climate changes are modifying the way water is managed in the American West. Some of the resulting impacts of climate change, such as increased crop water demands, are only beginning to be felt, while others, such as earlier melting of mountain snowpacks, are already well advanced. This Conference is designed to help water managers prepare for decision situations where old rules and old expectations no longer apply, and new design practices, new operating rules and new management practices -- indeed, even new legislation altering water management policies and water rights -- will be required. The Conference will acquaint managers with the methods used by scientists to project the coming water environment, the nature of the impacts on water to be expected, and the ways in which global and regional changes affect Western irrigation, drainage and flood control.Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:13:39 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=35http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=35This conference, convened every 2 years, will address such topics as: ballast-water management, alternative energy sources, liquified natural gas facilities, marine oil terminal infrastructure, pipeline safety, oil platform and facility protection, and more.Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=36http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=36Every year, produce-industry executives, advocates and companies come together to hear from and talk to national leaders about policies and laws that impact the entire industry. Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=76http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=76Green Building Festival 2008 is a two day conference and expo highlighting innovation in green building. Take an in-depth look at the real world impacts of green building, with comprehensive case studies, product analysis, visionary keynotes, and 100 exhibitors with ready-to-market green building solutions.Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:33:59 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=34http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=34This forum will address strategies and tactics, networking, and "recharging our batteries." The animal rights conferences have been organized by FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement). Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=32http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=32World Meetings of this Congress are convened roughly every 4-5 years. Topics that are covered include: the study, analysis, and solution of environmental problems; the management and regulation of natural resources; sustainable development; environmental toxicology; and human-health effects of pollutants. The program for this conference is underway. Check back for more details. Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=33http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=33StormCon is the world’s largest stormwater pollution prevention conference. Thousands of the nation’s experts, local municipal leaders, and state and federal regulators, will participate in this conference on the emerging techniques, programs, technologies, and products to prevent and mitigate stormwater pollution.Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=65http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=65DEADLINE for SEJ freelance members to apply for this memorial Michael Rivlin fellowship. Receive basic registration for SEJ's 18th annual conference, October 15-19, in Roanoke, VA.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:10:19 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=31http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=31This annual conference brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers at all levels of government, business, and nongovernmental organizations. Workshops, concurrent sessions, symposia, posters, plenary sessions, and technical tours will present recent research findings and outline policy developments affecting natural resource conservation and environmental management on working land—the largely privately-owned land comprising working farms, ranches, forests, and rural and urban communities. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=30http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=30This meeting will address technology, education, health, business issues, families and communities, work trends, social change, the environment, global perspectives, futures research, government and politics, and more. An environmental sustainability thread will include perspectives from four Davis brothers (among them, an EPA scientist, an environmental lawyer, and an author) talking about the "Front Lines" of the cultural, legal, business, health and scientific aspects of sustainability. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=72http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=72Learn how to follow the money and its influence after the election in this one-day Investigative Reporters and Editors workshop. Emphasis will be on money in local and state elections on the horizon, including the impact of "527 organizations," tax-exempt political groups that do fundraising and advocacy related to political issues or voting at those levels. An optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training will be offered on Saturday from 9am - 12:30pm. This hands-on, CAR class will build data analysis skills for reporters covering money in politics. The class will use federal and state-level data, including "527" data from the IRS. Instructors will emphasize story ideas generated by the analysis. There are limited seats for CAR training, so sign up early to reserve a seat.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:07:27 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=80http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=80This annual event is expected to draw nearly 10,000 journalists and media executives of color to discuss timely issues affecting journalism and the media industry. Presented by UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc., a coalition comprising the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Native American Journalists Association.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:39:26 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=60http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=60Based on the worlds largest solar event, this conference combines a trade fair and modular four-day conference. Sessions will cover such topics as: concentrating solar technologies and their markets; thin-film and crystalline solar cells and modules; markets and trends associated with low-temperature solar-concentrating technologies; photovoltaic systems for utilities and off-grid applications; and more. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:00:52 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=68http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=68Vancouver Peak Oil presents a panel discussion, 7:00-10:00 p.m. on the prospect of an imminent decline in the global oil supply, what effects that may have on the city/country/civilization, and the media's role and challenges in reporting on the issue. Panelists include: Barbara Yaffe from the Vancouver Sun, Charlie Smith from The Georgia Straight, Rex Weyler from the Tyee and Vancouver Peak Oil Executive, plus more TBA.Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:12:48 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=59http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=59The conference is open to all those interested in independence for regulatory science and protection for public sector scientists from political interference. Sessions will range from focusing government research on the climate crisis to empowering scientists at federal agencies. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:22:05 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=29http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=29Held only once every four years, the International Coral Reef Symposium will host more than 2,500 international scientists, policy makers, managers and conservationists. This year's symposium occurs during the 2008 International Year of the Reef. Key focuses of the symposium include the challenges that climate change, overfishing and pollution pose to coral reefs. Media scholarships are available from SeaWeb; March 7, 2008, deadline: http://www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs/stipends.htmlMon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=54http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=54John Kostyack of the National Wildlife Federation and Eric Bilsky of Oceana will use their expertise in legal initiatives to discuss the Endangered Species Act. Tue, 27 May 2008 11:40:58 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=28http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=28Topics covered at this meeting include ethanol and biogas development, biodesel technologies, food safety, precision agriculture (use of computers to minimize resource use and environmental degradation), stream bank erosion control, pollution prevention, emerging contaminants, dairy manure management, bio-based carbon sequestration strategies, and more. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=26http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=26This event will feature three days of technology, environmental and policy-related presentations, plus results from several pilot projects. U.S. projects will be the first day's focus, followed by two days of international presentations on offshore wind, wave, tidal, current and ocean thermal energy conversion. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=27http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=27This conference will offer three days of plenaries, deep-digging panel discussions, and an industry-supported exhibition / trade Show -- including the first Canadian Renewable Energy Education and Job Fair. Speakers will include sustainability and energy experts Hermann Scheer and Dr Anil Kane; award-winning scientist and broadcaster Dr David Suzuki; and Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources,the Honourable Donna Cansfield. Academic and industry speakers will report on cutting edge research on technology, transmission, ownership models and financial mechanisms, policy, governance and capacity building. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=58http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=58This conference, hosting more than 500 technical sessions, offers a neutral forum for discussion, collaboration and networking by people involved in pollution controls and management from a wide variety of scientific and environmental disciplines. Keynote speakers include: Michael MacCracken of the Climate Institute, William Reilly, past EPA Administrator, Bill Reinert, naitonal manager of advanced technology for Toyota, and Will Swope, vice president and general mnager of corporate affairs for Intel Corporation.Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:46:59 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=66http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=66The newly formed Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy will hold its first meeting on June 24, 2008, in the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum. In this first meeting, the Commission will address the integration of technology and the future of community information, economic sustainability, and the changing media landscape. The meeting will be web cast live on the Commission's web site.Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:49:32 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=25http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=25Mt. Washington Alternative Energy Day is a 9-to-5 exhibition for consumers looking to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint. It features alternative energy experts and vendors. The highlight of the event is the Alternative Vehicle Regatta. Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=56http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=56Despite the United States' decision not to ratify the Kyoto Protocol and engage in international trading in carbon-offset credits, a nascent market in voluntary U.S. greenhouse-gas-reduction credits is now thriving. What are the issues surrounding additionality, registration, and verification of these verified emission reduction credits (VERs), and how will they be used in future GHG compliance markets?Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:41:13 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=61http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=61A panel of experts and journalists will explore the questions about carbon financing and how the issue is being presented and debated during this SEJ seminar taking place at the University of Toronto's Hart House, 7:00 p.m. All welcome. Attendance is free but space is limited so RSVP is required. Visit U of T's Centre for Environment website for a list of panelists, registration and directions. Download a flyer: http://www.sej.org/confer/Pumped.pdfMon, 9 Jun 2008 11:05:47 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=52http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=52At this Environmental Law Institute event, Lynn L. Bergeson (Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.)will discuss federal statutes, regulatory programs, and agencies that manage the manufacturing, processing and use of chemical substances. Tue, 27 May 2008 11:31:52 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=24http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=24This worldwide competition in environmental journalism seeks to recognise excellence in professional reporting on environmental and sustainable development issues and foster a dialogue between journalists and experts to encourage informative reporting based on sound scientific data. The competition is open to journalists in print and online news services throughout the world. The winner receives $5,000. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=23http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=23Depending on the industry, companies often face what appear to be insurmountable challenges to sustainability. But many big companies know that sustainability makes good business strategy. At this meeting, business leaders and environmental experts will examine strategies that companies are implementing to push toward sustainability. This meeting is being sponsored by Dow Chemical Company and presented with assistance from Shell and ENSR/AECOM. A preconference forum on renewable energy will take place on June 11. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=21http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=21At this event, building industry decision-makers will learn about how LEED Canada is evolving from one-time certification to a life-cycle building performance management system for any type of building, new and existing. Media passes available.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=22http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=22The theme of the AEES Annual Meeting will be "Beyond Wetlands: Engineering the Landscape," and feature research and design of landscapes (regional planning, watershed management); ecological design and restoration of streams (including floodplains and riparian wetlands); ecological design of urban (built) systems (LID, Green Design); and research and design of remediation systems (phytoremediation, wetlands.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=57http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=57This event will catalyze discussion on findings of the book Greening Aid, which has analyzed trends in development assistance during the pre- and post-Rio Earth Summit period. Its authors have compiled one of the largest datasets on foreign aid. By evaluating the likely environmental impacts of more than 400,000 development projects by more than 50 donors to more than 170 recipient countries between 1970 and 2001, they seek to answer three central research questions: Which donor governments spend the most on foreign assistance for the environment and why? Why do some donor governments delegate the allocation and implementation of environmental aid to multilateral agencies when they could simply allocate it themselves? And why do some recipient countries receive more environmental aid than others? Greening Aid explains major trends and shifts over the past two decades, ranks donors according to their performance, and offers case studies that compare and contrast donors and types of environmental aid.Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:12:27 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=20http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=20This interdisciplinary event will be a blend of scholarly and creative presentations, readings, informal discussions and workshops. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy a wide variety of guided outdoor activities in one of the North Atlantic coastline's most breathtakingly beautiful locations where the forest truly does meet the sea. Writers, scholars, educators and artists -- as well as those who are interested in learning more about the natural environment -- are invited to attend.Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=50http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=50The Environmental Law Institute is hosting this seminar to introduce attendees to a variety of career opportunities. Tue, 27 May 2008 11:22:49 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=19http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=19Hosted by the University of Maryland School of Law, the American Bar Association's 36th National Spring Conference on the Environment will address how environmental practitioners increasingly are major players in shaping the new legal frameworks that address climate change issues. Topics include: (1) the prospects for federal regulatory change and its effect on state action&#59; (2) the international paradigm "beyond Kyoto"&#59; and (3) how state and local governments are responding to the climate change challenge, including through initiatives to regulate greenhouse gases.Fri, 6 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=47http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=47A diverse group of key players in climate change issues will address the increasing influence of environmental practitioners in federal regulatory change,the international paradigm "beyond Kyoto," and state and local government response to climate change. Tue, 27 May 2008 10:48:47 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=18http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=18The Chicago Botanic Garden is hosting its first international conference on climate change. Highlights include: Amy Fraenkel, Director of the United Nations World Environment Programme, who will unveil key findings from "Kick the Habit - The UN Guide to Climate Neutrality," an international report on achieving world-wide carbon neutrality. Among other speakers is Demetria Giannisis, President the Chicago Manufacturing Center, the Green Plants Initiative and Great Lakes Partnership. Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=46http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=46This summit brings together private and public sectors to discuss investing in green businesses, clean-tech solutions, legal issues and climate change. Keynote speakers include Amr ElSawy, president and CEO of Noblis Inc. and Kathleen Matthews, EVP of Marriott. Tue, 27 May 2008 10:40:40 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=49http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=49This seminar addresses the issues surrounding the landmark ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA, on its one (plus) year anniversary. Distinguished panelists will discuss the Clean Air Act's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, the legacy of Massachusetts v. EPA, and concerns for business and the environment. Tue, 27 May 2008 11:10:25 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=48http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=48The Environmental Law Institute and E&E TV are co-sponsoring this event to discuss the prospects, likely amendments, floor fights, and ramifications of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act, undertaking floor debate June 2nd. Tue, 27 May 2008 10:58:57 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=17http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=17World under Stress is the theme of this meeting, which will feature sessions on: ecotoxicology, evolutionary processes under stressful environments; biodiversity; interactions between natural and human-mediated stressors; political and economic aspects of environmental issues; life-cycle assessments of products and processes; climate change, and human-health effects of environmental chemicals.Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=16http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=16The Environmental Law Institute and 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania are holding a workshop for Pennsylvania's water professionals that will discuss implications and opportunities presented by new state water initiatives. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=14http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=14HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, presents prizes worth £370,000 (US$740,000 approx) to the latest winners of the Whitley Fund for Nature's prestigious Whitley Awards for inspirational conservation leadership.Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=15http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=15Human-animal interactions have important consequences for both human and animal health, as well as the health of the environment they share. These connections are increasingly relevant as climate change expands certain disease vectors and as population growth means humans and animals increasingly share the same habitat. Conflicts between livestock and natural resources, for example, must be dealt with to ensure peaceful coexistence between wildlife and the domestic animals upon which so many people’s livelihoods depend. Steve Osofsky, a senior policy advisor at the World Conservation Society (WCS) and the coordinator of Animal Health for the Environment And Development (AHEAD), will discuss the motivation for and conceptual framework of AHEAD and similar projects. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, the founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health, and Deana Clifford, an associate wildlife veterinarian and the Project Coordinator for the Health for Animals and Livelihood Improvement (HALI) at the Wildlife Health Center, University of California, Davis, will apply this theoretical foundation to the specific programs they manage, which address elements of human, animal, and environmental health.Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=13http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=13The EPA Science Forum will emphasize the theme of innovative technologies and their application to a healthy and prosperous environment. Online registration is now open. There is no registration fee to attend. To register for the Science Forum visit https://www.seeuthere.com/register/m2c640-148663324673 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=11http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=11Experts will discuss research advancements and the policy and sustainability issues facing the ethanol and biodiesel industries at this conference, sponsored by Purdue University.Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=12http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=12This conference hosts sessions on the sustainability of electronics products, information and communications technology (ICT) services, and ICT in complex engineered systems. Issues will include: assessing and managing the lifecycle of electronics and technology; designing for the environment; greener manufacturing processes and systems, energy management, end-of-life policies and reuse/recycling. The implications of ICTs for sustainability are addressed with sessions on how ICTs interface with manufacturing, distribution systems, and urban systems. There are also sessions on how other emerging technologies converge with ICTs to affect sustainability and on systems approaches needed to assess industry and technology. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=10http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=10The Sustainable Operations Summit is an invitation-only event (although presumably SEJ members are "invited" since the organization posted this notice on our calendar listings site) that brings together key leadership from the nation's largest & most influential organizations to promote various initiatives that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. The summit brings together senior leadership from the nation's largest corporations, cities & states, universities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. The conference program at the summit will address an assortment of critical topics such as green building, renewable energy and various other initiatives that can reduce our impact on the environment. The Sustainable Operations Summit is a discussion driven event. The summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, CA and the first confirmed keynote speakers are Ray Anderson and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For additional information please visit: www.craigmichaelsinc.comSun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=8http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=8NCAR launches its first annual NCAR Journalism Fellowship, this year, from June 23-27. This pilot program will introduce science communicators to atmospheric and Earth system sciences. Areas of focus include severe weather and effects of climate and weather (such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes), Sun and space science (such as effects of space weather on Earth), human-environmental-societal interactions (e.g., climatic influence on disease transmission), and applied science (for instance, pinpointing turbulence for commercial planes). Through seminars, laboratory visits, and an introduction to field campaigns, fellows will gain access to new research findings and will have a forum for finding answers to topical science questions. The program is open to professional writers, producers, and editors working for print, broadcast, radio, and online media. NCAR will cover costs including airfare, hotel, transport to-from the Denver Airport and Boulder, as well as a daily meal stipend for up to five NCAR Journalism Fellows. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of writing, producing, or editing experience for a general-interest audience. Freelancers, book authors, and writers from nontraditional media may be considered, but should be able to show a substantial portfolio of work.Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=9http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=9The Integrated Population and Coastal Resource Management (IPOPCORM) project seeks to improve life in coastal Filipino communities while conserving biodiversity and productivity in high-priority marine corridors. By integrating the delivery of family planning and conservation services, IPOPCORM found that it could improve reproductive health and coastal resource management more than programs that focused exclusively on reproductive health or the environment—and at a lower total cost. IPOPCORM strives to meet additional community needs by offering microcredit and sustainable livelihoods programs. Its complex and comprehensive approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) has provided objective data that will allow practitioners and policymakers to evaluate the efficacy of the integrated approach to development. At this event, Leona D’Agnes, a technical adviser at PATH Foundation Philippines, Inc. (PFPI), will present the final results of six years of operations research.Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=7http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=7This meeting will examine the interactions between demographics, environmental stress, livelihoods, and conflict in the context of fisheries, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. Two experts will discuss the tools that policymakers and practitioners use to predict how these factors might contribute to-or help resolve-local and regional conflicts. Richard Pollnac of the University of Rhode Island will discuss conflicts between local natural resource user groups and coastal management strategies, while Chip Barber of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will focus his remarks on the live fish trade.Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=5http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=5The ancient technique of catching rain for later use helps cities save money and reduce pollution from sewer overflows. The conference will explore the potential for rainwater harvesting. The event is being sponsored by Science Writers in New York.Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=6http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=6The National Wetlands Awards are presented annually to individuals who have excelled in wetlands protection, restoration, and education. The program is co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Federal Highway Administration, and NOAA Fisheries.Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 CST http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=44http://members.sej.org/sej/Calendar.php?ID=44ELI with Wharton Business School as a Strategic Partner are co-sponsoring this event to bring together private and public sectors to discuss strategies in dealing with climate change to guide green business initiatives. Amr ElSawy, President and CEO of Noblis Inc. and Kathleen Matthews, Marriott EVP, will be keynote speakers. Tue, 27 May 2008 09:10:24 CST