Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC) 2010
Theme: Biodiversity and Development: Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Policy-Making
Organizer: Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA)
Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Description:
The primary objective of the exhibition will be to highlight the biodiversity heritage of the country and its role in poverty alleviation and sustainable development. There will be an exclusive pavilion on biodiversity education, including photo exhibition.
Participation
Members of academic and research community, NGOs, community members, policy makers,burea ucrats,etc.
Themes:
- Biodiversity documentation / inventorisation
- Local extinctions – Case studies
- Biodiversity Vs. Development paradigms
- Innovations in taxonomy and conservation
- Biodiversity and local communities
- Indigenous Knowledge, Intellectual Property, Trade and Biopiracy
- Cultural, Spiritual and linguistic links of biodiversity
- Effectiveness of existing legislations and policies related to biodiversity
- Biodiversity Communication, Education and Public Awareness
Registration Fees:
- Institution (3 participants): Rs. 5,000/-
- Faculty/scientists: Rs. 2,000/-
- NGOs: Rs. 1,000/-
- Students: Rs. 1,000/-
- Accompanying person: Rs. 750/-
Students must submit a copy of a valid student ID with their registration forms to benefit from the reduced rates.
The payment should be made through DD/Cheque in the name of CISSA, payable at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala.
Fees for participants and students will cover admittance to all symposium sessions, conference materials, abstract booklet, snacks and lunch.
The participants can register by using the registration form in prescribed format or can opt for online registration.
Important Dates:
- Registration and submission of abstracts: 1st Nov 2010
- Communication of acceptance of paper: 15th Nov 2010
- Submission of full length paper: 1st Dec 2010
Click here for registration form and brochure
Contact Details:
Organising Secretary
Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2010)
Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA),
MBC -27, Museum Bains Compound,
Nanthancode, Kowdiar P.O,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 003, Kerala
Telefax: +91 471-2722151,
Mob: 94472 16157
Email: biodiversitycongress@gmail.com, cissaindia@gmail.com
Web: http://cissa.co.in/
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