Meetings and Events in 1999
January February March April May JuneJuly August September October November December
- The information provided below is subject to change without notice. When an event spreads over two months, it is listed in the starting month.
- Information on each event is given in the following order:
Date, location
Meeting title
Meeting objective
Organizer
JANUARY
4-5 January, New York, USA
Workshop of the UNU Project on "Legitimacy of International Organizations"
To review a proposed outline of the manuscript resulting from the project, to discuss the topics to be covered by each of the chapters, and to agree on a writing schedule.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jean-Marc Coicaud)
8-9 January, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Information Technology and Growth"
To discuss the final contributions and review the overall conclusions of the project and to formulate the project manuscript.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Matti Pohjola, Project Director)
18-20 January, Bangkok, Thailand
Workshop on Seismic Risk Management for Asia Pacific Region
To review the progress made in the first workshop organized by the World Seismic Safety Initiative (WSSI) with the cooperation of the UNU in February 1993, and to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the UN International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) programmes towards earthquake disaster mitigation within the countries of the Asia Pacific region.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Juha Uitto)
20-28 January, Xishuangbanna and Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China
Field Meeting of Biodiversity Advisory Group of UNU/PLEC
To discuss organization of work of Biodiversity Advisory Group, to review the China Agro-biodiversity Assessment (ABA) and its relation to other PLEC methodologies in the field.
UNU Centre (Contact: Mr. Liang Luohui and Dr. Juha Uitto)
22-23 January, Oslo, Norway
Fifth Workshop on Environmental Regulation, Globalization of Production and Technological Change
In marking the end of the third phase of the project, participants will discuss the final reports of nine industrialising countries case studies on technological change and competitiveness in three pollution intensive industries (fertilizers, iron and steel, and leather).
UNU/INTECH (Contact: Dr. Anthony Bartzokas)
FEBRUARY
1 February - 12 March, Tokyo, Japan
UNU International Courses Press release
To provide training for a selected group of postgraduate students and working people (with a college or university degree) in Japan and abroad who are seeking jobs in international fields in public-service or private organizations, including the United Nations, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as national foreign-service organizations. For the course programme, click here.
UNU Centre
5 February, Tokyo, Japan
Public Forum on Sustainable Use and Conservation of Agricultural Diversity for Food Security
To disseminate results from UNU/PLEC Project, and to network and seek advice from the institutions in Japan.
UNU Centre (Contact: Mr. Liang Luohui and Dr. Juha Uitto)
9-10 February, Tokyo, Japan
Symposium on Environmental Governance and Analytical Techniques: Environmental Issues Related to EDC Pollution in East Asia Press release
The symposium will highlight the achievements of the project on Environmental Monitoring and Analysis in East Asia, and discuss the impact of the monitoring data on environmental policy-making in the participating countries. The discussions will focus on issues related to Endocrine Disruptor Compounds (EDCs), particularly in the coastal hydrosphere. These discussions will serve as guidelines for future developments in this project. For press release on the symposium, click here.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Zafar Adeel and Ms. Makiko Yamauchi)
15-16 February, Tokyo, Japan
Policy Working Group Meeting on Sustainable Future of the Global Systems (closed), jointly organized with the Environment Agency of Japan
UNU/IAS
19-20 February, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Planning Meeting for Sustainable Development of Ganges River
To develop a project for developing sustainable development scenarios building on water management in the Ganges-Brahmaputra basin, which contains a population of almost 540 million.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Juha Uitto)
20-24 February, Cairo Egypt
Training Course on Formal Methods in Software Development, organized jointly with Cairo University
UNU/IIST
23-24 February, Tokyo, Japan
International Conference on Sustainable Future of the Global System Press release
jointly organized with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and supported by Environment Agency of Japan
To discuss issues after the 4th Conference of the Parties (COP 4) of the Framework Convention on Climate Change; to review key sectoral issues in global sustainable development; and to examine the crucial elements of global sustainable development in the context of developing countries.
UNU/IAS (Contact: Mr. Hiroaki Takagi, Visiting Fellow)
25 February, Helsinki, Finland
Public lecture: "The Asian Crisis: The End or the Beginning?" by Professor Jomo Kwame Sundram
UNU/WIDER
MARCH
6-16 March, Caracas, Venezuela
UNU/BIOLAC training course on "Molecular Biology Techniques," in cooperation with Institute de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC)
To provide young scientists in the Latin America region with a broad range of techniques in molecular biology and promote endogenous development of scientific and technological knowledge allowing the comprehension and the use of molecular biology techniques in health and life sciences.
UNU/BIOLAC
8-19 March, Guanajuato, Mexico
UNU/BIOLAC training course on "Analysis and Manipulation of the Fungal Genome," in cooperation with Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV) Unidad, Iraquato, Mexico
To present and discuss the structure, dynamic and expression of the fungal genome and to increase and improve scientific capabilities and cellular techniques that facilitate the study and manipulation of fungi.
UNU/BIOLAC
9 March, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
National Workshop on Teleworking and Development in Malaysia, organised in collaboration with UNDP, MIMOS Berhard and Economic Planning Unit
To present the final report of the project which explores the potential of teleworking and teletrade for augmenting the competitiveness and productivity of Malaysia as well as enhancing the economic opportunities of traditionally disadvantaged groups, such as women. The report will focus particularly on five major sectors: finance and banking, software, telecommunications, airlines, and printing and publishing.
UNU/INTECH (Contact: Prof. Swasti Mitter)
10 March, Tokyo, Japan
Award Ceremony for UNU-Kirin Fellows completing training at the National Food Research Institute (NFRI), Tsukuba
The annual ceremony for the award of certificates to the UNU-Kirin fellows who have completed their studies at the National Food Research Institute (NFRI) in Tsukuba, Japan with the financial support of the Kirin Brewery Company.
UNU Centre (Contact: Prof. Hideo Sato)
12-13 March, Florence, Italy
Second Review Meeting of the UNU Project on "Ethics and International Affairs"
Revised draft chapters will be brought and presented by the authors to ensure the quality of the manuscript which should be finalized and submitted to UNU by summer 1999 for publication.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jean-Marc Coicaud)
15,17 and 19 March, New York
Training Seminar on (1) "Ethics and International Affairs" (15 March), (2) “Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding in Africa” (17 March), (3) "Rising and Fading Powers: International Order in Transition" (19 March)
To provide an opportunity for the Peace and Governance programme of the UNU Centre to bring its work to a wider audience, and allow UN Secretariat staff members to reflect upon their work in an intellectual environment.
(Contact: Dr. Jean-Marc Coicaud)
15-24 March, Kedah, Malaysia
UNU/IIST course on Formal Software Development using RAISE, jointly with the Northern University of Malaysia
UNU/IIST
15-24 March, Baku, Azerbaijan
Course on Creating Home Pages, in conjunction with UNESCO head office and Baku Scientific and Training Center (BSTC)
UNU/IIST
23-27 March, Honolulu, USA
Workshop on Comparative Studies in Urban Hazard Vulnerability in Pacific Rim Cities
To disseminate the Project on Natural Disaster Risk Management: The Geography of Vulnerability among high-calibre experts in the research area, in particular with the focus on the Pacific Rim.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Juha Uitto)
APRIL
6-20 April, Amman, Jordan
UNU/ILA Extended Leadership Programme
To provide training in leadership skills and attitudes while fostering commitment to sustainable development, sustainable democracy, civil society institutions, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
UNU/ILA
16-17 April, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Underdevelopment, Transition and Reconstruction in Sub-Saharan Africa"
To discuss the first drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Tony Addison, Project Director)
22-24 April, Macau
17th Conference of Directors of UNU RTC/Ps
UNU Centre (Office of the Rector)
26 April - 16 June, Geneva, Switzerland
Training course on "Analysis and Management of Geological Risks"
To provide training in the mitigation of natural disasters as a joint activity of the UNU and the University of Geneva.
UNU Centre
27 April - 27 October (6 months), Reykjavík, Iceland
UNU Geothermal Training Programme, in cooperation with the National Energy Authority
To assist developing countries with significant geothermal potential to build up groups of specialists that cover most aspects of geothermal exploration and development.
National Energy Authority (NEA), Reykjavík, Iceland
27 April - 5 December (8 months), São José Dos Campos (SP), Brazil
Training Programme on "Remote Sensing Technology," in cooperation with the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE)
To train specialists from developing countries in remote sensing techniques and research methods and to promote the use of remote sensing techniques for surveying, planning and management of natural resources in developing countries.
UNU Centre
MAY
3-14 May, Baku, Azerbaijan
Course on Formal Software Development using RAISE, in conjunction with UNESCO head office and Baku Scientific and Training Center (BSTC)
UNU/IIST
10-12 May, Tokyo, Japan
UNU/IAS Annual Board Meeting
UNU/IAS
14-15 May, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Income Distribution and Social Structure during the Transition"
To discuss the drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Dr. Vladimir Mikhalev, Project Director)
14-18 May, Toluca, Mexico
Third Meeting of PLEC Management Group
To review progress, determine forward plans, advise on the programme of cross-country activities, and resolve emerging management issues.
UNU Centre (Contact: Mr. Liang Luohui)
17-18 May, Hamilton, Canada
Annual meeting of the UNU/INWEH International Advisory Committee
UNU/INWEH
19-24 May, Xalapa, Mexico
Fourth meeting of the joint UNESCO-UNU-TWAS Programme on "South-South Cooperation on Environmentally Sound Socio-Economic Development in the Humid Tropics"
Under the joint initiative aiming to create synergy between scientists, resource managers and environmental policy makers working in similar ecosystem contexts in different cultural areas of Latin America, Africa and Asia. The fourth meeting is combined with the UNU/PLEC Management Group Meeting mentioned above to promote coordination between them.
UNU Centre (Contact: Mr. Liang Luohui, UNU focal point for the programme)
24-26 May, Macau
UNU/IIST Annual Board Meeting
UNU/IIST
24-28 May, Maracay, Venezuela
UNU/BIOLAC Brucellosis Research Network Workshop
To exchange scientific information on the research activities carried out by the members of the network and to acquaint the network members with the latest laboratory techniques used in the development of vaccines and diagnostic methods.
UNU/BIOLAC
25-28 May, Tokyo, Japan
Conference on "Toward a Science of Consciousness - Fundamental Approaches", jointly organized with University of Arizona, Radford University, and Notre Dame Seishin University
UNU/IAS
28-31 May, Helsinki, Finalnd
Project meeting on "New Roles and Functions for the UN and Bretton Woods Institutions"
To discuss the drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Deepak Nayyar, Project Director)
JUNE
2-5 June, Tokyo Japan
World Environment Day
To celebrate the World Environment Day on 5 June with a series of events, lectures, fairs, etc. See http://www.geic.or.jp/wed/ for more details. Press release
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jerry Velasquez)
7-25 June, Pretoria, South Africa
UNU/INFOODS - Second ECSAFOODS Course on Production and Use of Food Composition Data in Nutrition, in cooperation with the University of Pretoria
To strengthen food composition activities in African countries and to improve the quality of food composition data. The course is organized under UNU Food and Nutrition Programm.
UNU Centre
8-10 June, Legon, Ghana
UNU/INRA Annual Board Meeting
UNU/INRA
9-11 June, Maastricht, the Netherlands
UNU/INTECH Annual Board Meeting
UNU/INTECH
14-15 June, Helsinki, Finland
Fifteenth Session of the Board of UNU/WIDER
UNU/WIDER
18-19 June, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Small and Medium Enterprises in Transition: How Does Entrepreneurship Develop in Post-Socialist States (Transition from Below: Small and Medium Term Enterprises)"
To discuss the drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Robert McIntyre, Project Director)
21-22 June, Geneva, Switzerland
Workshop of the UNU Project on "Legitimacy of International Organization"
Revised draft chapters will be brought and presented by the authors to ensure the quality of the manuscript which should be finalized and submitted to UNU by fall 1999 for publication.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jean-Marc Coicaud)
21 June - 2 July, Cuernavaca and Morelos, Mexico
Course on Environmental Biotechnology: New Processes and Applications, in cooperation with Instituto de Ingenieria, Universidad Autónoma de México and Centro de Investigacióon en Biotechnología, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos
UNU/BIOLAC
23-25 June, Macau
Global Chinese Conference on Computer in Education 99, co-organized with University of Macau
UNU/IIST
24 June, Tokyo
International Symposium on Development, co-organized with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Under the theme of "Development: With a Special Focus on Human Security," to explore the modalities of cooperation among actors in the development process, with individual sessions to address practical and specific issues relating to poverty eradication, health care, and priorities in assistance in Africa. Press release
UNU Centre
28 June - 9 July, Mexico
UNU/BIOLAC training course on "Environmental Biotechnology," in coopration with UNAM, Mexico
To provide training on the applications of biotechnology to food industry and to acquaint the participants with environmental biotechnologies that are designed to eliminate the emission of toxic substances to the environment.
UNU/BIOLAC
June 1999 - November (6 months), Iceland
Training course on Fisheries, in cooperation with the Marine Research Institute, Iceland
To strengthen the capabilities of governments, universities, research and training institutions of developing countries in the area of fisheries.
UNU Centre
JULY
2-3 July, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Environmental, Export and Human Development Problems in Natural Resource-based Growth Models"
To discuss the drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Richard Auty, Project Director)
2-30 July, Yaoundé, Cameroon
UNU/INRA training course on Computer Application to Natural Resources Management, in cooperation with the University of Yaoundé
To sharpen the skills of participants in database management and the use of different GIS and statistical software; use case studies to demonstrate different applications of GIS and statistical analysis to inform decisions on improved management of land, water and plant resources; and to introduce participants to practical skills in digitizing data and the use of GPS equipment.
UNU/INRA
14-16 July, Tokyo, Japan
International Conference on Synergies and Coordination between Multilateral Environmental Agreements Press release
To bring together relevant UN organs, specialized agencies, and secretariats of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) to address the issue of creating synergies and improving coordination between MEAs from a conceptual standpoint.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jerry Velasquez)
16-18 July, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Rising Income Inequality and Poverty Reduction: Are they Compatible"
To discuss the first drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Giovanni A. Cornia, Project Director)
21-23 July, Geneva, Switzerland
Bureau meeting of the UNU Council
29-30 July, Beijing, China
Final Meeting of the UNU Project on "Rising and Fading Powers: International Order in Transition"
Revised draft chapters will be brought and presented by the authors to ensure the quality of the manuscript which should be finalized and submitted to UNU by fall 1999 for publication.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jean-Marc Coicaud)
SEPTEMBER
6-10 September, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
15th UNU Global Seminar, Shonan Session on "Globalization and Human Development - Towards the Eradication of Poverty" [press release]
UNU Centre (Contact: Prof. Hideo Sato)
9-10 September, Tokyo
UN Regional Hearing under the theme of "The United Nations in the 21st Century: Issues, Challenges and Responses" by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Part of a series of UN regional hearings in preparation for the Millennium Assembly of the UN in 2000
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Edward Newman)
10-11 September, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Institutions and Development"
To discuss the drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Profs. Judith Heyer, Frances Stewart and Rosemary Thorp, Project Directors)
13-16 September, Bangkok, Thailand
UNU International Workshop on Transboundary Waters: The Salween River Basin, organized by Oregon State University and University of Victoria
To adopt an applied approach, focusing on decision making and problem solving in water resource management, with specific concern for Salween River, under the project on Integrated Management of River Basins
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Zafar Adeel and Mr. Liang Luohui)
17-18 September, Helsinki, Finland
Project planning meeting on "Globalization and the Obstacles to the Successful Integration of Small Vulnerable Economies"
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Dr. Mansoob Murshed, Project Director)
19-21 September, Budapest, Hungary
UNU Conference on "Kosovo and the International Community: Selective Indignation, Collective Intervention, and the Changing Contours of World Politics"
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Albrecht Schnabel)
23 September - 2 November, Amman, Jordan (dates changed from the previous announcement)
The Third International Leadership Programme on "Leadership in Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping" Press release
To provide training in leadership skills and attitudes while fostering commitment to sustainable development, sustainable democracy, civil society institutions, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
UNU/ILA
25 September, Barcelona, Spain
Project planning meeting on "The Impact of Privatization & The Regulation of Utilities and Social Services in Latin America
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Dr. Cecilia Ugaz, Project Co-Director)
28 September - 1 October, Kobe, Japan
UNU Global Seminar ’99 Kobe Session on "Security in the 21st Century"
Press release
UNU Centre (Contact: Prof. Hideo Sato)
September - February 2000 (6 months), Gent, Belgium
Training course on biological diversity, in cooperation with the University of Gent
Aimed at professional responsible for the study, monitoring, conservation and management of biological diversity in developing countries.
UNU Centre
30 September - 1 October, New York
UNU/UNITAR training series, session II: Workshop on International Environmental Law
These training events are provided free of charge (after due registration) to all members of delegations to the United Nations in New York.
UNITAR New York Office
OCTOBER
3-15 October, Caracas, Venezuela
UNU/BIOLAC training course on Advanced Techniques for Molecular Genetics in Myobacterias, in cooperation with the Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (IVIC)
To facilitate the mastery of a few advanced techniques, specifically the disruption of chromosomal genes by homologous recombination, promoter fusions, and the isolation and analysis of mycobacterial RNA.
UNU/BIOLAC
4-15 October, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
UNU/IIST course on Formal Software Development using RAISE and Duration Calculus
UNU/IIST
11-13 October, Seoul, Korea
First Planning Meeting of the Project on "Non-Traditional Security Threats in East Asia"
UNU Centre (Contact: Prof. Ramesh Thakur and Dr. Edward Newman)
11-14 October, Tijuana, Mexico
Training Workshop for Government Officials on RADIUS (Risk Assessment Tools for Diagnosis of Urban Areas against Seismic Disaster)
Designed for the government officials responsible for the city’s risk management, particularly for earthquake disasters, to provide the participants with background knowledge on the earthquake damage estimation and seismic risk management.
UNU Centre
12 - 14 October
UNU/UNITAR training series, session III: Workshop on COP4 and COP5 of the Climate Change Convention
These training events are provided free of charge (after due registration) to all members of delegations to the United Nations in New York.
UNITAR New York Office
13-14 October, Paris, France
Workshop on the UNU Project on "The United Nations System in the 21st Century - Governance"
UNU Centre (Cotnact: Dr. Albrecht Schnabel)
15-16 October, Princeton, USA
Workshop on the UNU Project on "The United Nations System in the 21st Century - Human Rights"
To review the first draft chapters to be presented by the authors to ensure the quality of the manuscript resulting from the project.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Jean-Marc Coicaud)
15-25 October, Caracas, Venezuela
UNU/BIOLAC training course on the Use of DNA Profiling in the Identification of Individuals, Applications in Forensic and Paternity, in cooperation with the IVIC
To train young professionals in propagating the use of DNA profiling in andean, Centro American and Caribbean countries; and gather specialists in the region to plan strategies to define standards for use of DNA profiling and work in the establishment of channels for exchange of the information.
UNU/BIOLAC
18-22 October, Médenine, Tunisia
UNU Workshop on "Water Management in Arid Zones", in partnership with the Institut des Régions Arides
This is the second in a series of UNU workshops on desertification issues.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Zafar Adeel and Prof. Iwao Kobori)
18-22 October, Nanjing, China
Advanced summer school, in cooperation with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSFC)
To promote formal methods and tools in China
UNU/IIST
19-20 October, Tokyo
International Symposium on "Can Biological Production Harmonize with Environment? - Reports from Research Sites in Asia", jointly with the Asian Natural Environmental Science Center (ANESC), University of Tokyo
UNU/IAS
22 October, Tokyo
UN Day Symposium on "United Nations Peace-keeping: Reflections on the Continuing Challenge" Programme
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Albrecht Schnabel)
24-25 October, Tokyo
International Symposium on "Global Environment and Economic Theory"
UNU/IAS
25-29 October, North Korea
Duration Calculus course
UNU/IIST
27-29 October, Nanjing, China
International Symposium on Future Software Technology
UNU/IIST cosponsors
October, Caracas, Venezuela
UNU/BIOLAC Tuberculosis Research Network Workshop, in cooperation with the IVIC
To exchange scientific information on the research activities carried out by the members of the network and to acquaint the network members with the latest laboratory techniques.
UNU/BIOLAC
October - September 2001, Nairobi, Kenya
Training Programme on "Applied Human Nutrition" at the University of Nairobi, under UNU Food and Nutrition Programm
To provide postgraduate training in food and nutrition policy and planning leading to a master’s degree.
UNU Centre
NOVEMBER
1 November, Oslo, Norway
UNU/WIDER Annual Lecture: "Is Rising Income Inequality Inevitable? A Critique of the Transatlantic Consensus" by Professor Tony Atkinson
UNU/WIDER
2 November, Bonn, Germany
Presentation of the Report of the UNU Conference on Inter-linkages between Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), as a special event of UNFCCC on the occasion of COP5
UNU/IAS and GEIC (Contact: Mr. Bradnee Chambers and Dr. German Velasquez)
8-9 November, Tokyo, Japan
International Conference on Zero Emissions in Industrialized Society, organized jointly with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (the 168th committee) and the Japan Management Association
To present latest developments and activities for zero emissions both in and outside Japan, under the UNU project on Zero Emissions Forum (UNU/ZEF).
UNU Centre (Contact: Mr. Satoru Hirose)
11 November, Morioka, Japan
International Symposium, "Environment - Information - Education Forum 21," coorganized with the Iwate Prefectural Government and NTT Press release
To discuss the role of new information and multimedia technologies in assisting local governments and businesses to more effectively deal with environmental issues.
UNU/IAS (Contact: Dr. Brendan Barrett or Mr. Kaoru Miyamoto)
11-12 November, Helsinki, Finalnd
Project meeting on "European Monetary Union (EMU) and its Impact on Europe and the Developing Countries"
To discuss the first drafts of papers on the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Charles Wyplosz, Project Director)
15-16 November, Tokyo, Japan
International Conference on "Iran in a Globalizing World: New Horizons and New Perspectives"
The first of a series of international conferences on economic development that the UNU will organize in the coming years. This inaugural conference focuses on Iran as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, an event that had profound effects not only within Iran but throughout the region and the world. - (Click for PROGRAMME)
UNU Centre (Contact: Prof. Ramesh Thakur, Dr. Z. Adeel, and Prof. Iwao Kobori)
15-16 November, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
UNU/INRA Annual Lecture on "Science, Technology and Economic Growth: Africa's Biopolicy in the 21st Century" by Professor Calestous Juma, Research Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
The lecture, cosponsored by the Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA), will be delivered to an audience of science and technology policy advisors in Africa who are attending an ECA committee meeting.
UNU/INRA
15-16 November, Mumbai, India
Workshop on Telework, Teletrade and Sustainable Development: Indian Experience in a Global Context
To assess the trend and appraise the implications of national and transnational teleworking for regional development, urban planning, employment generation and corporate efficiency in India. The workshop will place a special focus on gender and provide a forum for comparing the experience of India with other selected countries in the region.
UNU/INTECH (Contact: Prof. Swasti Mitter)
17 November, Tokyo, Japan
1999 Fridtjof Nansen Memorial Lecture, by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo
Lecture to be delivered by Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, WHO Director-General, under the title of "Preparing for the Worst: Can we give hope to victims in complex emergencies?"
UNU Centre (Contact: Rector's Office)
17 November, Tokyo, Japan
"International Development into the 21st Century"
A major foreign policy speech to be delivered by Sir John Vereker Permanent Secretary, Department for International Development, UK. Organized jointly by the United Nations University, the UK Department for International Development and the British Embassy in Tokyo. (Click for programme)
UNU Centre (Contact: Ted Newman, Julius Court)
19-20 November, Helsinki, Finland
Project planning meeting on "Contagion: How it Spreads, How it can be Stopped"
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Professor Yung Chul Park)
27 November, Tokyo, Japan
18th UNU Conference of Directors of Research and Training Centres and Programmes (RTC/Ps)
UNU Centre (Contact: Rector's Office)
29 November - 3 December, Tokyo, Japan
46th session of the UNU Council
DECEMBER
1-3 December, Manila, the Philippines
Second International Earthquakes and Megacities Workshop, organized by the Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative (EMI) and sponsored by the UNU et al.
Focusing on the preparedness, response, and mitigation, of large urban areas threatened by earthquakes, the second workshop will address end-user applications including issues of knowledge dissemination, training, general awareness, and mitigation. The UNU will hold a training session during the workshop.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. German Velasquez)
6-20 December, Tamil Nadu, India
Training course on Methodologies for Biodiversity Assessment in Estuaries, Mangroves and Coastal Waters, in cooperation with Annamalai University
To focus on the techniques used for the assessment of biodiversity and its conservation in three most fragile and sensitive ecosystems, viz. Vellar estuary, Pichavaram mangroves, and coastal region of the bay of Bengal located along the southeast coast of India.
UNU Centre (Dr. Zafar Adeel)
7-9 December (tentative), Amman, Jordan
Regional Workshop on the UNU Project on The Changing Nature of Democracy, "Democracy and Peace in the Middle East"
To review the draft papers to be presented by the authors to ensure the coherence of the individual studies within the project group.
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Albrecht Schnabel)
11-13 December, Helsinki, Finland
Project meeting on "Rising Income Inequality and Poverty Reduction: Are they Compatible"
To discuss the final contributions and conclusions of the project.
UNU/WIDER (Contact: Prof. Giovanni A. Cornia, Project Director)
14-16 December, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Workshop on the Project on "From Rhetoric to Policy: Towards Workable Conflict Prevention at the Regional and Global Level", organized with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, Canada
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Albrecht Schnabel)
14-17 December, Okinawa, Japan
First UNU Global Seminar - Okinawa Session,jointly organized with Okinawa Prefecture
The seminar will centre around "Environmental Issues: Local, Regional and Global Dimensions," with individual sessions focusing on "Regional Environment and its Sustainability," "Environment and Literature," "Environment and Governance," and "Ocean Environment: Coral Reef and Mangrove."
UNU Centre
19-21 December, New York, USA
Workshop on the UNU Project on "The United Nations System in the 21st Century - Development"
UNU Centre (Contact: Dr. Edward Newman)
