[sustran] Conference Planned for Jakarta 31 May - 2 June 2000

John Ernst JohnErnst at compuserve.com
Sun Nov 28 22:35:36 JST 1999


The following announcement is for a conference in Jakarta being developed with
the support of SUSTRAN and the Institute for Transport and Development Policy
(ITDP).

First Announcement

International Conference and Exhibition:
Sustainable Transportation & Clean Air
May 31st- June 2nd 2000
Jakarta, Indonesia

The Conference on Sustainable Transportation & Clean Air will bring together
decision-makers and professionals interested in the reduction of air pollution
created by transportation. The conference will focus on the impact of
transportation on the urban environment and the socio-economical consequences.
It will provide practical, cost-effective measures to both enhance the
efficiency of transportation systems while reducing negative impacts on air
quality.

A balance between local, regional and international speakers will ensure a
balance between local circumstances and latest technology and best practices.
The conference will also stimulate new partnerships and coordination within
Asia and beyond. 

Conference Objectives
- To build cognizance of the socio-economical impact of transportation and air
pollution
- To gain support for on-going activities and place important stalled
initiatives back on the political agenda 
- To table new ideas and approaches from other countries in the region that
appear feasible under the present economic restraints 
- To build a larger consensus of a platform for the transport sector and
environmental sector including initiatives that could be adopted by
governments, the private-sector and non governmental organizations
- To initiate local, national and regional cooperation and sharing of best
practices
- To stimulate activities related to utilization of cost-effective and
environmentally friendly technologies available at our conference exhibition

Preliminary Conference Topics
- The Costs of Air Pollution: Socio-Economical Aspects 
- The Importance of Transport Demand Management
- The Critical Need for and Future of Urban Transport Systems
- Strategies to Phase-out Leaded Gasoline in Asia
- Measures and Benefits of Tail Pipe Emission Reduction
- Increasing the Use of Non-Motorized Transport
Sustainable Transportation Exhibition
A poster session exhibition area, open to the public, will compliment the
conference. National and international projects, governments and private
companies will be invited to display and share information on their latest
technology and approaches that enhance the environmental sustainability of
transportation. This exhibition will be a perfect opportunity for projects and
companies to interact with participants of the conference as well as the
public.

In January 2000 the official information bulletin will be distributed. It will
contain detailed information for participants, speakers and exhibitors.  

For more information:  
Sustainable Transportation and Clean Air Conference Secretariat c/o
Clean Air Project, Jakarta
Jalan Wijaya XII, No. 44
12160 Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 739 40 41
Fax: +62 21 722 30 37
E-mail: cap at swisscontact.or.id




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