The calendar of conferences and events for September has been updated. There are a number of events across the globe on this month’s calendar. Below are half a dozen conferences paired up in the following categories: Ecotourism, Biomimicry, and Green Building Conferences. Take a look and let us know of conferences, events, or festivals in your area. We will gladly add them on to our calendar. Please send us an email with the name, date, location, description, and website.
The following events are grouped by topic:
Ecotourism
CONFERENCE: Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC)
When: Sep 8 – 10 2010
Where: Portland, Oregon, United States
Description: North America’s largest and only conference focusing on sustainability in the tourism industry. An international multi-stakeholder meeting place, the ESTC brings together innovative minds from across the industry to discuss practical ideas.
Further details: http://www.ecotourismconference.org/
CONFERENCE: European Ecotourism Conference 2010 – Balancing Sustainability and Profitability
When: Sep 26 – 30 2010
Where: Parnu, Estonia
Description: The European Ecotourism Conference aims to serve as a European-wide forum where stakeholders involved in ecotourism can gain insight into the current state of ecotourism development and future challenges, as well as opportunities, facing European destinations and communities.
Further details: http://www.european-ecotourism.com/conference-2010/
Biomimicry
Biomimicry & Design Workshop
When: Sep 15 – 21 2010
Where: Tilodi Wilderness, Leeuwpoort, South Africa
Description: The Biomimicry Institute will conduct the 2nd annual Biomimicry & Design Workshop in South Africa in partnership with our South African colleagues.
Further details: http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/education/training/#sabd
Biomimicry Educators’ Training Workshop
When: Sep 23 – 28 2010
Where: Tilodi Wilderness, Leeuwpoort, South Africa
Description: The Biomimicry Institute, with guest lectures by participating Biomimicry Fellows, is pleased to announce our second workshop devoted to training educators how to teach biomimicry effectively. Participants will learn about the basics of biomimicry (tools, concepts, and methodologies) as well as how to integrate biomimicry into existing curricula and/or develop biomimicry course materials.
Further details: http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/education/training/#sabet
Coastal Green Conferences
CONFERENCE: East Coast Green
When: Sep 16 – 17 2010
Where: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Description: Sustainability is one of AIA’s top priorities and climate change is everyone’s concern. This conference will seek to benchmark how we are doing at meeting the Architecture 2030 goals and what needs to be done.
Further details: http://www.aia-nj.org/ECG
CONFERENCE: West Coast Green 2010
When: Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2010
Where: San Francisco, CA, United States
Description: West Coast Green is the world’s largest conference+ expo showcasing green innovation for the built environment. Join 11,000 thought leaders and forward thinkers at the drawing board for a cleaner, brighter future.
Further details: http://westcoastgreen.com/
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