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Third UNU-ORI Joint International Workshop on Marine Environment
Coastal Ecology, Nutrient Cycles and Pollution Otsuchi, Japan; 21-26 October, 2001
First Announcement and Invitation for ApplicationsThe United Nations University (UNU) and the Ocean Research Institute (ORI) of the University of Tokyo will jointly hold in Otsuchi, Japan the third International Workshop on Marine Environment. This workshop will be supported by the UNESCO project: "Asia-Pacific Co-operation for the Sustainable Use Renewable Natural Resources in Biosphere Reserves and Similar Managed Areas" (ASPACO) and by the JSPS's project "Pollution of hazardous chemicals in the coastal marine environment and their ecological effect" (POME).The focus of the discussion will be on understanding the coastal ecology with a particular emphasis on Asian and Asia-Pacific region, nutrient cycles in the coastal areas and their impact on fishing resources, and pollution in coastal areas and its impact on the living resources. The workshop will include lectures from leading experts in this region on the subject matter. All workshop participants will be expected to make brief presentations about their own research programmes, bringing a regional perspective to the meeting. In-depth discussions will be held to exchange ideas and to develop further joint activities. A field trip will be organized to provide a closer look at Japanese field research activities in the Iwate Prefecture's coastal areas. The UNU is soliciting applications from young scholars and researchers representing the countries in the Asian region and the Asia-Pacific islands. We particularly encourage participation from Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam - countries that are currently included the UNU researcher network on coastal hydrosphere. For the Pacific islands, participants from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and other Micronesian Islands are encouraged to apply. For a limited number of selected participants representing and based in developing countries, the UNU will be able to provide travel grants on a competitive basis. These grants will cover travel and related expenses. Application letters, including brief biographical information (not more than 2 pages) and a list of three references, should be sent directly to Dr. Zafar Adeel (adeel@hq.unu.edu) or fax: +81-3-3406-7347). Applications received after 31 July 2001 will not be considered. For further information, please contact Dr. Zafar Adeel (adeel@hq.unu.edu).
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