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[ December 11, 2008 to December 13, 2008. ] The tenth Eco-Products 2008 Exhibition will be held from 11-13 Dec at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (TOKYO BIG SIGHT) in Tokyo. This annual exhibition is one of the biggest environmental event in Japan, showcasing environmentally friendly products and services. The three-day event is organised by the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) and [...]

[ November 26, 2008; 9:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Speaker: Mr Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director, International Energy Agency

Venue: Casuarina Room, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350

The Executive Director of the IEA will outline key data and policies from the 2008 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO), including new energy projections to 2030 (by region and by fuel type), and key issues such [...]

[ November 26, 2008; 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Speaker: Benjamin K. Sovacool, Research Fellow in the Energy Governance Program, Centre on Asia and Globalization, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Venue: Seminar Room 2-2, Level 2, Manasseh Meyer, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, 469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259772

This seminar discusses the public policy mechanisms to promote clean energy supply and [...]

[ November 25, 2008; 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Speaker: Jem Bendell, Director, Lifeworth Consulting, Associate Professor, Griffith Business School

Venue: Seminar Room 2-2, Level 2, Manasseh Meyer, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, 469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259772

This seminar discusses corporate responsibility trends and the implications for research, policy and management. Details and registration at the LKYSPP website.

[ January 19, 2009 to January 20, 2009. ] Sustainable manufacturing is defined as the creation of manufactured products that use processes that are non-polluting, conserve energy and natural resources, and are economically sound and safe for employees, communities, and consumers.

Many large, multinational companies are cognizant of impending overseas environmental regulations and growing consumer demand for a new generation of environmentally friendly products, and [...]

[ November 15, 2008; 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Recycling Day is an annual event where the public can learn more about recycling and the 3Rs through exhibition booths, exchange of recyclables for gifts, and taking part in various games and contests.

This year’s Recycling Day will be held at the main site, Blk 252, Yu Hua Village, and three other satellite sites at Hougang Central, Blk 123 [...]

[ November 18, 2008; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Speaker: Dr Chris Hails, Director (Network Relations), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

This seminar discusses the key findings of the WWF’s Living Planet Report, and explores how we can avoid the ecological credit crunch and close the gap between humanity’s footprint and available biocapacity. Details and registration at the ISEAS website.

[ November 11, 2008; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Speakers: Mr Mitesh Patel, Manager, Power Select, WorleyParsons Pte Ltd; Mr Henry Kwok, Global Partner, Haines Centre for Strategic Management, Asia Pacific

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

This seminar discusses the need for a collective and holistic response to create a bigger green footprint, which looks at economics, social, ecological, technological and other measures, and involves individuals, [...]

[ November 14, 2008; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Speaker: Ms Carrie Johnson, Senior Lecturer (Adjunct) for Masters in Environmental Management at NUS, and Director of PAIA Consulting

Venue: Level 10, Room 1002, NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard

The Singapore Environment Institute (SEI), ACCA Singapore and Singapore Compact for CSR are jointly organising the Sustainability Reporting Workshop. This workshop will explain what is sustainability reporting, its [...]

[ November 5, 2008; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Speaker: Mr Duncan Macleod, Vice-President, Shell Future Fuels, Singapore

Venue: Lecture Room 423, Blk 3, Level 4, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore

This seminar discusses the portfolio of energy options such as biofuels, hydrogen and electrification, and the need for greater cooperation between the private sector, academia, NGOs and governments to find solutions. [...]