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Dear colleques,
Below is the announcement and call for papers for MALAYSIA URBAN GREEN SPACE & IFPRA
ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE 2014, supported by Iufro that I hope you will be able to attend
and/or forward where relevant. Interest to be in the mailing list or registration can be
indicated through email to us at
FRIM_UGS2014@frim.gov.my<mailto:FRIM_UGS2014@frim.gov.my> .
We look forward to hear from you.
1st ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
MALAYSIA URBAN GREEN SPACE & IFPRA ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE 2014
Parks as Melting Pots & Venues for Environmental Learning
24-28 June 2014
Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Feringghi,
Penang, Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
Urbanization will continue to proceed at a rapid pace in Asia-Pacific region. It is
forecasted that 17 out of 27 worlds largest mega-cities will be in Asia by 2015. Not only
affecting population within cities of a country, migration to other countries is also
common that most Asia Pacific cities are becoming melting pots of various cultures.
Parks and other types of green space help balance a hectic lifestyle acting as venues for
recreation and other healthy lifestyle pursuits. Urban green space also serves as an
excellent place for conservation of biodiversity resources, accessible enough for the
public to appreciate and learn from. Thus, needs of a multi-cultural population and
measures to ensure that natural resources will be conserved should be well addressed in
park management. Recreational programmes with educational purposes need to be designed to
benefit all users and encourage environment friendly practices.
The impact of urbanization is reflected in human lifestyles and infrastructural
development for human needs will bear consequences on natural resources. Although
biodiversity in Asia is among the richest in the world, many natural habitats are
threatened. It is crucial for measures to be taken to conserve our rich biodiversity not
only within natural forest areas but in the form of ex-situ conservation in urban parks
and gardens where they can be sources for environmental education.
Learning from each others experience and benchmarking on excellent practices will
encourage sustainable management of urban green space. This conference will be the most
suitable forum for interactions that lead to excellent management practice of urban parks
that not only benefit human but to aid biodiversity conservation. Balancing development
and preserving the environment is crucial for sustainable development especially in urban
areas where land is scarce and population is dense. This conference aims to address the
challenges in balancing a healthy development for human needs and conservation of natural
resources for sustainability.
THEMES
Theme 1: Parks for Multi-cultural Societies
Theme 2: Conservation of Natural Resources in Urban Green Space
Theme 3: Recreation Programming for Environmental Sustainability
Theme 4: Best Practices and Benchmarking
OBJECTIVES
1. To share the best ways in communicating sustainability messages through urban green
space.
2. To review the progress and status of urban park development.
3. To exchange information, ideas and to learn about sustainable urban green space and
management.
4. To establish networking among participants from different countries for possible
collaborations.
PROGRAMME
The programme includes keynote addresses, oral and poster presentations. Presentations
from various aspects of urban park management will be the highlight of the programme.
Post-Conference tours are opened to participants and accompanying persons. It will be
organized on 27 June 2014 (UNESCO World Heritage) and 28 June 2014 (Penang Eco-Trail).
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English.
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee without post conference tour (24 June to 26 June 2014):
1. Local participants : MYR1000.00
2. Local students: MYR900.00
3. Foreign participants: USD500.00
Registration fee with post conference tour (24 June to 28 June 2014):
3. Local participants: MYR1100.00
4. Local students: MYR990.00
5. Foreign participants : USD550.00
CALL FOR PAPERS
The conference will comprise oral and poster presentations. Those interested in presenting
papers or posters should note the following dates:
Abstract submission - 15 May 2014
Full paper submission - 1 June 2014
Closing of registration - 10 June 2014
Please submit abstracts and full papers via email as an attached word document to the
secretariat at FRIM_UGS2014@frim.gov.my<mailto:FRIM_UGS2014@frim.gov.my>
REGISTRATION FORM
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Organization :
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• Status of participation : ○ Presenter ○ Non-presenter
• Dietary requirement : ○ Vegetarian ○ Non-vegetarian
• Post tours : ○ UNESCO World Heritage Tour ○ Penang Eco-Trail
MODE OF PAYMENT
Payment of registration fee should be made either by cheque or postal order (local
participant only) or banker’s draft. For outstation cheques, please include inland
exchange commission. Details for payment are as below:
Beneficiary Name : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang
Bank Name : AmIslamic Bank Berhad
Bank Address : Menara Liang Court
37, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
Level 3, 10050 Pulau Pinang
Account No : 002-202-200416-9
Swift Code : AISLMYKL
Cheque under the name:
Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang
For Information, please contact:
For further information or enquiry, please email to the secretariat at :
FRIM_UGS2014(a)frim.gov.my; rashidah@mppp.gov.my<mailto:rashidah@mppp.gov.my>
Dr. Noor Azlin Yahya, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Office: +6 03 6279 7000 extension 7242/7243
Sharmillah Saleh, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Office: +6 03 6279 7000 extension 7252; mobile :
Rashidah Jalaludin, Municipal Council of Penang Island
Office: +6 04 2262 953 / +6 04 2262 959; mobile : +6 012 524 2033
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