International Symposium on

Environmental Protection and

 Sustainable Development in West China

INVITATION

An International Symposium on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development in West China, will be held in Xi'an, China, in May 21-23, 2004 .

This symposium is organized by Associations for Science & Technology of 3 provinces (Shaanxi, Gansu and Qinghai) and 3 autonomous regions (Xinjiang, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia) in the northwest region of China, and supported by China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). With The Environmental Problems and the Sustainability in the Process of the Development in the West Arid and Semi-arid Areas as the theme, the symposium is expecting about 200 participants from home and abroad. Some internationally well-known experts are invited as the key speakers to address at the plenary session. The main subjects of parallel sessions include the exploitation in the arid and semi-arid areas; the industrial development in the west; the environmental protection and sustainability issues in the agriculture modernization; the prevention and control of natural disasters; the development of the environment protection industry; and the opportunities and the challenges caused by the west development and the new issues occurred after China's accession into WTO.

ORGANIZATION

CO-ORGANIZERS:

Geosciences Department, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSF)

China University of Geosciences ( in Wuhan)

Hydrogeology Committee, Geological Society of China

Agriculture Geology Committee, Geological Society of China

Water Resource and Environment Engineering Committee, the Architectural Society of China

Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry

of Water Resources (CAS&MWR)

Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

China Geological Survey

Shaanxi Desert Institute 

Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute, Chinese Academic of Sciences (CAS)

School of Resource and Environment, Ningxia University

Sand and Grass Industry Society of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academic of Sciences (CAS)

Northwest Institution of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academic of Sciences (CAS)

Institute of Environment Science of Qinghai Province

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chairwoman:

Prof. Qian Yi

Vice President of China Association for Science & Technology     

Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering

Vice Chairman:

Prof. An Zhisheng

Academician of the Chinese Academic of Science

Prof. Qin Dahe

President of Chinese Meteorological Administration

Prof. Zhou Xuhong

President of Chang'an University

Director:

Prof. Mu  Huaiqi 

Vice-Chairman of Shaanxi Association for Science & Technology

Deputy Director:

Ma Jian,Zhang Pengcheng,Wang Linhe,Wei Wanjin,

Wei Shenggui,Liu Guobin, Gao Lingyu, Yang Jianzhong

Secretary-General: Ms. Qiu Xiaozhen

Deputy Secretary-General: Dr. Pei Xianzhi    Ms. Hei Aizhi

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

Chairman:

Prof. Liu Dongsheng

Academician of the Chinese Academic of Science

Vice-Chairman:

Prof. Liu Shu  

Prof. Lu Ming 

Prof. Li Rui 

Prof. Zhang Xiaoye 

Prof. Li Peicheng 

Members outside China:

Members from China:

ChaiYucheng,     ChenMengxiong,    ChengGuodong,      DingXuegang,

Gong HuiIi,       Hou Chuntang,      Huang Runqiu,      Huang Zhixing,

Jiang Fuchu,      Jiang Jianjun,        Jimmy J. Jiao(HONGKONG)

Li Wenpeng,      Li Wenyuan,        Li Guanghe,         Lin Xueyu,

Liu Changming,   Liu Guobin,         Li Yunfeng,         Liu Jingtao,

Liu Zhongling,    Lu Yaoru,           Liu Guangrun,      Mi Wenbao,

Shao Jingli,       Shen Zhaoli,        Ma Baolin,          Shu Longcang,

Tang Zhongli,     Wan Li,            Shi Jiansheng,       Wang Enzhi,

Wang Guangcai,   Wang Jiyang,        Wang Bingchen,     Wang Min,

Wang Wenke,     Wang Yanxin,        Wang Jinsheng,     Wu Xuanmin,

Wu Qiang,        Xia Xuncheng,      Wu Jichun,         Yao Yupeng,

Yin Yaoping,      Yuan Daoxian,      Xue Yuqun,         Zhang Guowei,

Zhang Huaigang,   Zhang Hao,         Zhang Fawang,      ZhangZonghu,

ZhaoYongsheng,   Zheng Xilai,        ZhangYulin,         Zhou Xiaode,

Shan Lun,         Li Zhenqi,         Zheng Zheng,        Zhu Xianmo

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

    The Organizing Committee has the pleasure to invite the contributions to the conference for either oral or poster presentations. The accepted abstracts will be collected into the Abstract Book. Abstracts offered for presentation should preferably be related to the following topics:

• 1.The ecology and environment protection and the Project of Green Mountain and Clear River;

• 2.The ecology and environment construction on the Loess Plateau;

• 3.The sustainable exploitation and utilization of water resources;

• 4.The research, prevention and control of the sandstorm;

• 5.The research, prevention and control of the desert and wilderness;

• 6.The sustainable exploitation and utilization of tourism resources, natural landscape and humanity historic relic resources.

Abstract Instructions

   The abstracts should be written in English. The text can be prepared by using any common variant of Windows 95/98/2000 and Microsoft Word 97/2000.  Please use single space with the font of Times New Roman 12 only, and make the abstract on a laser or ink-jet printer for the sharp image.  The entire abstract should fit into the box (all margins 0.5 cm), and figures should be sent preferably in any common graphical format such as JPG, TIF, GIFEPS and BMP, and be formatted as follows:

• Title: Use boldface, with initial letter in capital.

• Author: Start on a new line. Underline the name of the presenting author. Do not include degree or professional title. The order is first name, middle name initials and last name, such as Yubin Liu, Lars-Erik j. Berk, Guy M. Courbebaisse.

• Affiliation: Start on a new line. Include affiliation, mailing address, state, zip code and country. Leave a blank line after the affiliation.

• Text: Use a single paragraph. It is no more than 250 words totally.

• Abbreviations may be used. Give the full term when first mentioned, followed by the abbreviation in parenthesis.

l        Abstracts that fail to meet the above requirements will not be accepted

Submission of the Abstract

- Please submit two hardcopies of the abstract and a floppy disk by airmail to:

Ms.Hei Aizhi     Dr. Pei  Xianzhi

Department of Science and Technology,

Chang'an University

Middle of the South Erhuan Road,

710064  Xi'an, Shaanxi, P.R.China

Tel: +86-29-2334119

Fax: +86-29-2334119

- Abstracts sent by email will also be accepted

E-mail: kj2003@chd.edu.cn

Websites: www.chd.edu.cn

l        Fax copy will not be accepted

- The submission deadline is Dec 30, 2003.

- We do not guarantee your abstract will be included in the Abstract Book, if it exceeds the deadline.

SYMPOSIUM   INFORMATION

Symposium Venue

    60 minutes drive from Xi'an International Airport and 10 minutes to the downtown area.

Official Language

     The official language is English.

Facilities Available

    Standard projectors for 35 mm slides, videotape players (MPEG or MPG) and multimedia LCD projectors (PowerPoint) will be available in all meeting rooms. A Rehearsal Room is open during the Symposium.

Registration

Please complete the Registration Form and return it to secretary before April 1, 2004. It is expected that at least one author per abstract will register for the Symposium. Your Registration Form should be accompanied with relevant payment.

Registration Fees

Before April 1, 2004       After April 1, 2004

Participant                          $200                                   $250

Accompanying Person      $100                                   $150

Entitlements of Registered Participant:

• 1. Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception

• 2. A volume of Abstract Book and Symposium Kit

• 3. Coffee Breaks

• 4. Closing Banquet

Entitlements of registered accompanying person

• 1. Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception

• 2. Closing Banquet

On-site Registration

On-site registration will be available at the registration desk during the Symposium, but it is only for participants without presentation at the Symposium.

Registration Desk

All attendees must register at the symposium registration desk, in the Xi'an Hotel. It will be opened during the following hours:

May 20        08:00-20:00          May 21        08:00-17:00

TENTATIVE  AGENDA

GENERAL  INFORMATION

The City

Xi'an, as the capital of Shaanxi Province, is unique in history, tradition and characteristics. It was once the capital of several successive feudal dynasties for more than 1000 years, there locate a lot of historical and humanity relics, such as the Terra-cotta Warriors and the City Wall, the Wild Goose Pagoda. 

Passport and Visa

A valid passport and visa for visiting China are required. Upon receiving your Registration Form, Symposium secretary will send you an official invitation letter with which you can apply for an entry visa at the Chinese Embassy or the nearest Consulate General.

Weather

May in Xi'an is comfortable and nice. The average daily temperature is about 24 ℃(75°F), with the highest at around 28℃ (82°F)and lowest at around 20℃  (68°F).

Insurance

  The registration fee does not include insurance for the participants regarding accidents, sickness or loss of personal property. It is advisable that participants make their own arrangements in respect of health and travel insurance before leaving their countries.

Electricity

 The electricity supplied is 220V, 50Hz in China.

Currency Exchange

RMB is the only currency used in China. However, exchange centers can be found at airports, most hotels and large shopping centers, also at the Symposium venue. Visa, Master, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are accepted in many department stores and hotels. It may be difficult to draw cash with credit cards. The Bank of China and most hotels can cash travelers checks issued by any foreign bank or financial institution.

HOTEL  ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Accommodation Reservations

Symposium secretary has reserved a number of rooms at preferable rates for the participants.

All rooms are equipped with private bath, color TV, air-conditioning, mini bar and IDD telephone.

Address: 58 North Chang'an Road, Xi'an, China

Tel: +86-29-5261351

Fax:+86-29-5261759

The room rate includes service charge and breakfast.  For those who intend to share rooms, please write down your roommate's name on the Registration Form.

                     TOUR  INFORMATION

Tour Reservations

The symposium secretary will arrange for Local Tours and Post-Symposium Tours for those who are interested in Chinese culture, Chinese ancient civilization, and people's daily life. Please refer to the introduction below, make reservations in the Registration Form and indicate the number of Local Tours you are going to take. The payment (See Ways of Payment for details ) is valid only before April 1,2004.

Local Tours (LT) 

Lt1

LT2                

Note: The LT fees include air-conditioning coach, English-speaking tour guide, admission fees and Chinese lunch.

Post-Symposium Tours (PT)

PT1：A three-day tour from Xi'an to Guilin , Guangxi Autonomous Region

PT2: A five-day tour from Xi'an to Kunming (Yunnan Province) - Dali - Lijiang - Kunming

Pt3: Xi'an-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Lanzhou

Note:

• 1. The tour fees include intercity transportation, regular meals, hotel (three-star or above) accommodations, admission fees and an English-speaking tour guide.

• 2. You can arrange the continuing flight from the tour-end city by yourself. Symposium secretary is willing to assist you when necessary.

• 3. Symposium secretary will reserve the right to raise the prices or cancel any of the above tour route, if attendees are fewer than 10 persons. In that case, the notification will be sent to you as soon as possible and the tour fees will be fully refunded.

WAYS  OF  PAYMENT

The Registration Form should be returned to symposium secretary before April 1, 2004 with appropriate payment (US dollars ONLY) and payable to it in the following ways:

• 1. Bank Transfer to:  Bank of China, Shaanxi Branch, Xi'an, China. Account number: 0104010-15237138093001, SIECST        

• 2. Bank Drafts Drawn on: Ms Qiu Xiaozhen,

• 3. Payment On-site

Cash, travelers' check and credit cards (Master, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB) are acceptable.

Note:

1. In order to avoid any trouble in money transfer, please do send a copy of your remittance invoice or receipt together with your Registration Form.

2. No personal check is acceptable for the payments in advance.

IMPORTANT  DATES

Deadline for Abstract Acceptance               Dec 30, 2003

Deadline for Early Registration                     April 1, 2004

Deadline for Hotel, Tours Reservation         April 1, 2004

Deadline for Cancellation                              April 30, 2004

For further information, please contact

Ms. Qiu  Xiaozhen

International Department Office of Shaanxi Association for Science & Technology

Room 302, Shaanxi Science and Technology Museum, Xincheng,

710006, Xi'an, P. R. China.

Tel: +86-29-7445651              Fax: +86-29-7444722

E-mail: sast@pub.xaonline.com

Ms.Hei Aizhi     Dr. Pei Xianzhi

Department of Science and Technology, Chang'an University

Middle of the South Erhuan Road,

710064, Xi'an, Shaanxi, P. R. China

Tel: +86-29-2334119                   Fax: +86-29-2334119

E-mail: kj2003@chd.edu.cn           

Websites: www.chd.edu.cn

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