Macao Readies platform for promotion of environmental protection and sustainable development

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“Water, Energy and Sustainable Development” Macao will play host to a multitude of government leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals including environmentalists, climatologists, scientists, researchers, experts, financial institutions and investors and representatives of non-government organizations in April this year to actively participate in the collective effort to promote environmental protection and sustainable development. This innovative platform is the 2008 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (2008 MIECF), focusing on “Water, Energy and Sustainable Development”, hosted by the Government of Macao Special Administrative Region. 2008 MIECF will be held from 23 to 25, April 2008 at the Cotai Strip Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Venetian Macao. The 2008 MIECF aims to support sustainable economic and social development in the region through promotion of green enterprises and to establish Macao as a bridge connecting the Mainland and other countries for technology exchange and co-operation in environmental protection. This gathering of key leaders and experts concerned with environment issues and its relationship to business are also to contribute to the global awareness of the imperative to find efficient solutions to environmental issues while promoting sustainable development. The three-day event will also gather leaders of the Pan-Pearl River Delta Provinces and Regions of China, official guests and delegates from countries across the Asia-Pacific region. With rapid social and economic development, the PPRD regions and Asia Pacific regions are in high demands of environmental technologies, The 2008 MIECF provides an opportunity for Governments and enterprises in the regions to exchange ideas and forge co-operation with their counterparts all over the world. An exhibition is planned in conjunction with the 2008 MIECF to showcase advanced environmental technology, techniques and methodologies from the PPRD region and abroad, matching up suppliers and end users to forge business ventures and co-operation. The 2008 MIECF will cover sectors such as alternative energy, air quality management, water supply and waste water, climate change, energy efficient vehicles, fuel cell, green building products, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, waste management and recycling, sustainable construction and urban environmental management. This event, with the slogan, “Thinking Green, Going Clean and Living Cool” is a realization of the Macao SAR’s initiative to take a proactive lead in promoting environmental protection, in line with the environmental goals of all governments, that is, to develop a green economy and a healthy lifestyle in harmony with the ecology. 2008 MIECF Organising Committee About the Organising Committee
2008 MIECF Organising Committee is co-ordinated by The Office of the Chief Executive and consisted of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Environment Council (EC), Macao Economic Services (DSE) and Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO). Further information: www.macaomiecf.com