World Clean Air Congress to examine air quality challenges.
Press Release Summary:
International Union of Air Pollution Prevention and Environmental Protection Associations, in partnership with Air and Waste Management Association, will gather experts for 2010 World Clean Air Congress, Sept. 12-16. The 2010 technical program will address the theme, "Achieving Environmental Sustainability in a Resource Hungry World," as related to science, policy, industry, and sustainability. Congress will also include presentations from variety of distinguished speakers.
Original Press Release:
2010 World Clean Air Congress to Examine Air Quality Challenges World Wide
Event Brings Industry, Consulting, Academia, Advocacy Groups & Government
Together in Environmental Discussion
Pittsburgh, PA - The International Union of Air Pollution Prevention and Environmental Protection Associations' (IUAPPA), in partnership with the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), will gather experts from all walks of the environmental community for the 2010 World Clean Air Congress, Sept. 12-16 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
"The World Clean Air Congress, held only every three years, is a rare environmental gathering in that it calls environmental and scientific professionals, as well as advocacy groups and representatives of concerned governments to explore difficult issues together," said Mike Kelly, A&WMA Executive Director. "It provides an open and balanced forum for high-level discussion and perspective sharing."
The 2010 technical program will address the theme, "Achieving Environmental Sustainability in a Resource Hungry World," as related to four focus areas: science, policy, industry, and sustainability. The Congress will also feature presentations from distinguished speakers, including Mike Harcourt, Former Premier of British Columbia, Mayor of Vancouver, and City Councilor; Martin Williams, Chairman of the Executive Body of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution; Edith Ardiente, Vice President, Environmental and Energy Affairs of Navistar, Inc.; and Miriam Lev-on, Executive Director and co-founder of the LEVON Group, LLC.
Hotel reservations at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver for the 2010 World Clean Air Congress close Friday, Aug. 20. Visit www.iuappa2010.com for more information and to register.
About IUAPPA
Founded in 1964, IUAPPA is an international body, open to associations from all nations that share a commitment to promoting the exchange of information and development of understanding on air pollution prevention and environmental protection. IUAPPA is free from political, religious, or cultural affiliations and has 38 full members, associates, and observers representing 40 countries.
About A&WMA
The Air & Waste Management Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that serves as a balanced forum for the safe exploration of ideas related to environmental issues. It provides training, information, and networking opportunities to thousands of environmental professionals in over 65 countries. For more information, visit www.awma.org.
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