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This calendar includes events on climate change and microfinance. Click on the date to learn more about the event on a specific date. To view all events in a specific month, click on the month.


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1. April | Asia Waste Management Expo & Forum

For the first time, Kuala Lumpur will host the Asia Waste Management Expo & Forum (AWAM) 2008 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center from April 1 to 3. The event will focus on technology and services for waste collection, disposal and recycling. Across Asia, waste has become one of the biggest environmental issues in developing countries, especially in large cities.

Asia Waste Management Expo & Forum


1. April | Carbon Trade China

From April 1 to 3, the carbon market conference Carbon Trade China 2008 will take place in Shanghai, China. The conference will focus on China’s rising carbon emissions and potential Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. Experts from various industries as well as government officials will provide information on the latest developments. An exhibition will showcase Chinese CDM projects and products from international CDM companies.

Carbon Trade China 2008


6. April | Bioenergy: Challenges and Opportunities

The international conference and exhibition on Bioenergy will take place in Guimaraes, Portugal from April 6 to 9. The focus will be on bioenergy markets, fuel production, conversion of biomass and carbon markets. The three-day meeting will present keynote speakers from various European countries from different industries and scientific communities.

Bioenergy Conference


7. April | World Health Day

Promoted by the World Health Organization, this year’s World Health Day is dedicated to the impacts of climate change on health issues and how to prepare for such changes . Under the theme “Protecting health from climate change”, World Health Day promotes increased international collaboration, better control of infectious diseases and improved use of diminishing water supplies.  

World Health Day 2008


22. April | Earth Day

Every year, April 22 draws worldwide attention to environmental awareness and a healthy and sustainable planet. Initiated by Earth Day Network (EDN), World Earth Day will see hundreds of events worldwide: cultural events, exhibitions on environmental conversation and protection, festivals, tree plantings, activities for children. Take a look at the website to see what’s up in your country.

Earth Day

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