IR3S (Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science) of University of Tokyo in association with ICSS-Asia (International Conference on Sustainability Science in Asia) organized an international conference on ‘ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL INITIATIVE ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND ECOSYSTEMS (3E) NEXUS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT’ at Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives from 24 - 25 FEBRUARY 2014.
The purpose of the conference was to advance climate change mitigation action by facilitating the diffusion of advanced low- carbon technologies, products, systems, services and infrastructures in line with the Japanese Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM).
| 9:00 -9:30 |
Welcome SpeechProf. Kazuhiko TakeuchiDirector, Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S); Senior Vice-Rector, United Nations University, Japan 3E Nexus Initiative for Sustainable Regional Development |
| 9:30-10:00 | Keynote SpeechProf. Akimasa SumiPresident, National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan Summary and Implications by IPCC WG1-AR5 |
| 10:00-10:10 | Guest SpeechHis Excellency Mr. Thoriq IbrahimMinister of Environment and Energy, Government of Maldives |
| 10:30-11:00 | Keynote SpeechMr. Kotaro KawamataDirector, International Cooperation Office, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan Japan’s support to realize “Leapfrog” Low Carbon Development in Asian Cities |
| 11:00-11:30 | Keynote SpeechProf. Mai Trong NhuanFormer President, Vietnam National University, Vietnam Conserving mangrove forests for better human resilience, food security, and carbon sequestration to offset climate change |
| 11:30-12:00 | Keynote SpeechDr. Akio TakemotoDirector, Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research, Japan Role of APN for Low Carbon Development in Asia-Pacific region |
| 12:00-12:20 | Agenda SettingsDelivered by Dr. Alexandros Gasparatos, University of Tokyo |
| 13:20-15:00 | Session1: ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMYChair: Prof. Ijaz Hossain Presenters: Prof. Shi Minjun - ChinaChina’s long-term economic growth and carbon emission under fossil energy supply constraints: A simulation analysis of Energy-Economy-Environmental policy modelProf. K. Narayanan - IndiaEconomic Growth, Population and Resource use: Examining EKC Hypothesis for Fertilizer and Pesticide use in Post Liberalization IndiaProf. S.B.Weerakoon - Sri LankaSome steps for sustainable development – Sri LankaProf. M. N. Murty - IndiaEnvironmental Valuation: Maintenance Cost or Non Market ValuationSession1 Summary Report |
| 15:10-17:40 | Session2: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGYChair: Prof. Ong Say Leong Prof. C. Visvanathan - ThailandAn Overview of MSW Waste to Energy and Climate Co-benefits: A Case of ThailandDr. Nguyen Phuoc Dan - VietnamMonitoring Trihalomethanes (THMs) in Water Distribution Network in Ho Chi Minh City and Application of Low Cost Methods for Thm Removal at Household ScaleProf. Ong Say Leong - SingaporeInnovating Water Treatment Technologies in Managing Water-Energy DemandProf. Tjandra Setiadi - IndonesiaSustainable Waste Management in Palm Oil MillsDr. Hul Siengheng - CambodiaSustainable Arsenic Removal System for affected Communities in Cambodia using HaixDr. Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling - PhilippinesWater Quality Monitoring of Estero de Paco, ManilaSession2 Summary Report |
| 9:00 -10:40 |
Session3: ECOSYSTEMSChair: Dr. Tsogtbaatar Jamsran Dr. Han Ji - ChinaUrbanization in the Shanghai-Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration (SHYRDUA) region, ChinaProf. Krishna Kumar Shrestha - NepalRestoring Greenery for Sustainable Ecosystem Services in Urban Sprawl of Kathmandu ValleyDr. Nguyen Xuan Hai - VietnamStudy on suitability for Nang Xuan rice variety by combination of soil database and climate changeDr. Tsogtbaatar Jamsran - MongoliaEcological Vulnerability issues in MongoliaSession3 Summary Report |
| 10:50-12:05 | Session4: GHG EMISSION AND MITIGATIONChair: Prof. Tri Ratna Bajracharya Prof. Joni Hermana - IndonesiaAlternative Methods for the Estimation of Carbon Emissions from Transportation Sector Based on Data AvailabilityDr. Zuhair S Khan - Pakistan
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| 13:00-14:40 | Session5: RENEWABLE ENERGYChair: Prof. Ong Say Leong Prof. Rinaldy Dalimi - IndonesiaTOWARD RENEWABLE ENERGY ERAProf. Tri Ratna Bajracharya - NepalRenewable Energy Technology and Climate Change Mitigation in NepalProf. J B Ekanayake - Sri LankaSmart Grid to accommodate more renewablesProf. Zuriati Zakaria - MalaysiaImplementation of Feed in Tariff in Malaysia. Case study: Public participation through the Solar Home Rooftop programmeSession5 Summary Report |
| 14:50-16:30 | Session6: ENERGY CONSERVATIONChair: Prof. J B Ekanayake Prof. Khamphone Nanthavong - Lao PDR
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| 16:40-17:30 | Panel DiscussionChair: Prof. J B Ekanayake |
| 17:30-18:00 | Closing RemarksProf. Kensuke FukushiIntegrated Research System for Sustainability Science, |