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International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2009) International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2009) Summary Report

Author: IGES|2009/09|2009. 24p.|Publisher: IGES(Hayama, Japan)

Language: English|Publication Type: Book / Report|Copyright: IGES

Abstract:

This is a summary report of the "International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2009)" held in Hayama, Japan on 26-27 June 2009.

ISAP2009, as the inaugural event, focused on “Towards Copenhagen: A New Development Pathway to a Low-Carbon Sustainable Asia and the Pacific,” raising hot issues such as low-carbon economy, biodiversity, green consumption, REDD, biofuels, co-benefits and capacity development. The forum provided a platform to share the latest research results and actively discuss challenges and potential measures.

Keywords:

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, LOW-CARBON SOCIETY

Geographic area:

Asia

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http://www.iges.or.jp/en/news/event/isap2009/index.html

Remarks:

Full report is availlable at:
http://enviroscope.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=2601

Japanese version is available at:
http://enviroscope.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=2595