The APEC Ocean and Fisheries Working Group is looking for experts on marine debris and micro-plastics within APRU member universities to contribute to a 2018 Workshop on Innovative Marine Debris Solutions to be held in Beijing from July 26 to 27.The event, hosted in partnership with Peking University, is aimed at managers/policy makers, researchers and private-sector participants and will feature a 1-day meeting and 1-day scientific tour.
When
July 26 to 27, 2018
Where
Beijing, China
Who
Experts on marine debris and micro-plastics within APRU member universities (incl. Tohoku University)
Workshop objective
- To share innovative approaches addressing marine debris and micro-plastics
- To share best practice, information and technologies to reduce marine debris in the APEC region
- To encourage and promote Public Private Partnerships
Funding
Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses/ The APEC Marine Sustainable Development Center China will make funding available for one APRU scholar to attend and participate in the event.
How to Apply
Scholars interested in attending the workshop are requested to complete and send back the expression of interest form by Friday, June 8 at the latest to tina.lin@apru.org, ccing it to kokusai-k
grp.tohoku.ac.jp
Web
You can find the details on the APRU website
Contacts
International Exchange Division, Tohoku University
E-mail: kokusai-kgrp.tohoku.ac.jp /Tel: 022-217-5578