INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
NATURAL RESOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 2009
[NREM & ESH 2009]

THEME: Understanding the Causes and Impacts of Climate Change

24 - 26 November 2009
Hilton Hotel
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Introduction

The International Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Management and Environmental Safety and Health (NREM & ESH) was first organised in 2001 and now has become a biennial conference. NREM & ESH 2009 is the fourth in this series. The theme for NREM& ESH has always been focused on the current pertinent environmental issue. For the past two years, climate change and global warming have been the topics frequently talk about by both the general public as well as among the scientific fraternity. The “Inconvenient Truth” presented by the award winner, Mr Al Gore, has captured the attention of the world. However many are still struggling to understand the processes involved in climate change.
In the scientific community, contradicting views and opinions on global warming have been put forward. There were many sceptics among the scientists on the phenomena of global warming in the past five years. With new evidences and continuous research on this subject, the sceptical voices are diminishing fast.
Sarawak having 13% of its land as peatland is serious about conserving its environment and is actively engaged in efforts to mitigate global warming. The gathering of prominent scientists in Kuching to discuss and exchange information and experiences on climate change would be most timely. Sarawak would benefit from these exchanges in its quest for a sustainable environment. Environmental scientists will find Kuching a wonderful venue for this conference. Your findings and ideas will be well received and discussed.

Objectives of NREM & ESH 2009

The NREM & ESH 2009 is focusing on issues related to climate change. The objectives of this conference are:

1. To promote the understanding of the causes and implications of climate change.
2. To provide a forum for scientists and environmentalists to disseminate and discuss scientific findings and knowledge on climate change and global warming.
3. To provide opportunities for scientists, environmentalists and decision makers to collaborate to address problems related to climate change

Highlights

The organizers are inviting prominent scientists and policy makers in the fields of atmospheric chemistry, carbon sequestration, global warming, and climate change to present plenary and keynotes papers.

Who Should Attend

The event is a scientific conference organised at an international level focusing on issues related to climate change. Participants from the following agencies will find it relevant and useful:

1. Government agencies involved with decision making on environmental and economic development matters.
2. Government agencies related to agriculture and coastal development which are affected by climate change.
3. Private sectors involved in environmental consultations, environmental technologies, commercial agriculture and other natural resources consumers.
4. Scientists, researchers and academia, environmentalists and NGOs
   
   Call for papers
   The organizers invite papers from individual researchers who wish to present their findings in either oral presentation or in a poster session. Papers submitted should be related to the following topics:

• i) Atmospheric Chemistry
  ii) Carbon release and land use changes
  iii) Climate Change – causes and impacts

A one paragraph abstract of not more than 400 words should be submitted to the organizer before 15th March 2009 in Words file and Times New Roman 12 font. Manuscript of the full paper should be submitted before 30th September 2009 for inclusion in the conference proceedings. Abstract and the full paper should be submitted with the registration form to NREM & ESH 2009 Secretariat at the given addresses.

Deadlines
Submission of abstract: 15 March 2009
Submission of Full Paper 30 September 2009

Registration

Contact persons
For further details, please contact:
Mr. Chan Woon Peng Tel : +6082-422736 e-mail: wpchan@chemsain.com
Prof. Dr. Lau Seng Tel: +6 082-583025 e-mail: lauseng@frst.unimas.my

NREM & ESH 2009 Secretariat Address:
Institut Kimia Malaysia (Sarawak Branch)
No. 47 , Wisma Ko-Perkasa,
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93350 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: +6082-422736 Fax: +6082-415506

Registration Form

International Conference on
Natural Resources & Environmental Management and
Environmental Safety & Health 2009

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Sarawak, is committed to bring awareness to all concerned regarding the aspects of safety in the workplace. The safety aspect in any workplace can never be over emphasized. However, most employers and employees are not well versed with the legislative and the necessary occupational safety procedures and technical know-how. This year, DOSH Sarawak will collaborate in the organization of the NREM & ESH 2009.
The focus for ESH 2009 will be on the occupational safety and health in various industries including oil palm, forestry and construction sectors. The organizer is in the process of preparing the program and tentatively the ESH component of the conference will be run as concurrent session. Keynote speakers will be invited to talk on forest fires, occupational safety at timber harvesting industries, legislative and policies on product certification in compliance to the EU regulations. Participants will be able to interact in a workshop-based approach.
This is the best opportunity for employers (CEOs), managerial and supervisory staff to be acquainted with OSHA regulations and procedures for safer and more productive endeavours. Senior officers from DOSH Sarawak, including its Director will be presenting/ facilitating the conference/workshop.