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GLOBAL ECO EXPO & GREEN FORUM
On Ecological Protection & Green Industry
2005 TBA
China

The Forum and Registration

Venue:	1) Grand Opening starts with a press conference 2) Convention and Forum Grand Opening
Sponsored by:	United Nations Education, Science, & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Communications Coordination Committee for the United Nations (CCC/UN) EcoEarth Alliance UN Partnership Initiative (EEA) China Fujian Province Government
Assisted by:	China State Environmental Protection Administration(CSEPA) Ministry of Agriculture China Global Ecology Society China Eco Society United Nations Development Program (to be invited) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (to be invited) US Chamber of Commerce (to be invited) International Chamber of Commerce (to be invited) China Chamber of Commerce
Organized by:	Global Eco-Restoration & Development Foundation International Eco Expo Inc, USA Fuzhou City Government Earth Rights Institute, USA
Co-Organized by:	Western Return Scholar Fund of China Bei Guo Economics & Culture Promotion Co. Ltd

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GLOBAL 2005

ECO EXPO & GREEN FORUM

1. BACKGROUND

In the context of worldwide ecological catastrophes and environmental crises, the SARS & AIDS epidemics, and China's entry into the WTO, the demand for green oriented products, technologies, equipment and services is witnessing rapid growth. Covering every sphere of the economy - from agriculture, food, energy, building materials and household appliances to environmentally clean production and environmental administration - a panoply of Green Industries have become the new focus for business investment.

China is a developing country that has been growing prodigiously over the past 20 years. During this time, the Chinese government has steadily accelerated its drive to promote the development of Green Industries and to raise the awareness of environmental protection issues. Laws and regulations governing and encouraging the development of Green Industries in China have been promulgated. The commitment to sustainable development is increasing.

Along with the popularization of green consumption, private investors are showing increasing interest in green oriented industries and in the realm of environmental protection. China's successful bid for the 2008 Olympics has generated fresh incentives for consumption and investment in this area, and has provided a more open opportunity for innovators and manufacturers of green products, technologies, equipment and services.

As a high-level official event, the ECO EXPO & GREEN FORUM will review potential changes to, and development of, industrial and environmental policy; exchange best practices with regard to supportive policies and technical orientation; and examine both the challenges and opportunities in the development of Green Industries and sustainable development.

It is highly anticipated that the ECO EXPO & GREEN FORUM will play a constructive role in the future development of China. With China's entry into the WTO, the conference will provide useful information and suggestions to Chinese governmental authorities and business circles and serve as a bridge between enterprises and institutes overseas and their Chinese counterparts, as well as governmental departments at all levels, in a bid to establish extensive links with, and cooperation between, them.

2. THEME

To enhance cooperation and the exchange of information on the challenges and opportunities for Green Industry and Sustainable Development in China. To create a blueprint of new innovative initiatives to implement into community development all throughout China and set this nation up as the global leader’s and role model in Sustainable Development.

3. OBJECTIVES

Exchange the latest experience for public health, environmental protection, and sustainable development
Show and demonstrate the latest equipment & technology from different countries
Exchange green industrial experience
Encourage research and innovation
Enhance international cooperation
Promote market development
Develop networks that immediately build local community initiatives for the implementation of sustainable development throughout China

4. MAIN ACTIVITIES

4.1 Opening Ceremony and Main Forum

China State leaders and others will be invited including:

President Hu Jin Tao, Vice President Zhen Qing Hong, Premier Wen Jia Bao and others, the Under- Secretary-General of the United Nations, leaders from government departments related to the national economy, industries and environmental protection; Administrator of UNDP; Director General of UNESCO; officials from UN agencies and the European Union; leaders from green industries administrations of foreign governments and leaders from renowned international green organizations will all be present at the opening ceremony. Chinese State leaders and guests from home and abroad will deliver speeches at the forum.

Guests and participants attending the forum and opening ceremony could also include:

Chinese side: domestic leaders from provincial and municipal governments; personnel in charge of government procurement; technology import and industrial administration; leaders from entrepreneur associations and chambers of commerce; leaders from famous enterprises, public companies, and large and medium sized holdings; companies producing green & environmental products, technologies, equipment and services; and leaders from city industrial planning and design institutes, academic research institutes, colleges and universities, and from green industries and private sector think tanks..

Foreign side: Senators and congressmen from the USA; European parliamentarians and local authorities; ministers and senators from South America, Australia, Africa, and Europe; enterprises related to green products, technologies, equipment and services; leaders from Green Industry R&D firms; internationally renowned Green Industries promoters; leaders in industry associations dealing with renewable energy and advanced energy techniques; renowned experts and scholars within the field.

Media: National and international media will be invited to attend; and we expect the ECO-EXPO & GREEN FORUM to attract substantial media attention in both China and worldwide.

4.2 Parallel Meetings:

There will be 3 groupings with 17 overall topics of discussion. Skilled and effective persons in sustainable development will be invited to make presentations on relevant topics. Guests from both home and abroad will be invited to act as chairpersons of the meetings.

5. TOPICS

In view of the mission and objective of the Forum, the Organizing Committee has set three categories including 17 topics

PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

1. Green Market (development and innovation)
2. Green Products (development and research)
3. Green Standards (enactment and introduction)
4. Green Technology (application and popularization)
5. Green Production (cleanness and efficiency)
6. Green Buildings and Business Practices (best practices)

PUBLIC POLICY AND SUPPORT MECHANISMS

7. Green Trade (protection and barriers)
8. Green Investment (mechanism and norms)
9. Green Industries (policy and environment)
10. Green Resources (administration and preservation)
11. Green Economics (governance & policy)

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

12. Green Health (management & development)
13. Green Education (specialty and popularization)
14. Green Agriculture (demonstration and popularization)
15. Green Energy (exploitation and utilization)
16. Green Restoration (best practices & techniques)
17. Green Development (community planning & decision making)

Each presenter will be asked to submit their presentation so that educational booklets can be made for further process for implementation of sustainable development. Out of the entire event, Eco-Earth Alliance and Earth Rights Institute will develop templates for guidance in legislation, policy and system structures to ensure the on-going progress of the goals of the program.

7. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

7.1 Green Industries Development Exposition:

To support the 17 topics of the forum and encourage informational exchanges and international cooperation between domestic and overseas Green Industries, a Green Industries Development Exposition will also be held to directly reflect the current situation and trend of green industries, both in China and abroad. Visitors and guests will include Chinese state leaders and leaders of governmental departments or other related administrations; heads of UN agencies in China and diplomatic envoys of various countries; distinguished guests and registered participants of the forum; heads of chambers of commerce in China; Chinese and foreign-funded banks and financial organizations; and foreign companies; heads of large and medium-sized Chinese enterprises and listed companies; heads and experts from environmental protection research institutes.

This exposition will consist of two parts:

1. Text and Graphs: presenting an introduction to the current situation and the trend of Green Industries at home and abroad covered in the 17 topics

2. Specially Decorated Exhibition Booths: displaying images of enterprises that provide outstanding green products, technologies, equipment, and services both at home and abroad

7.2 Open People’s Forum – Green Zone Discussion Space

Besides the main forum and the Eco-Expo, the Organizing Committee will organize the availability for all registered participants to carry out in-depth discussion on their topics of interest for their regions. Green discussion zones (spaces) placed throughout the entire Eco-Expo will accommodate the needs to start the initial process of developing new innovative initiatives in local communities. Each green zone discussion space shall include a room for 30 people to meet, supplied with a facilitator and record keepers. Documentation will be develop to ensure that the work done at the event is continued. The purpose is for local groups with local government officials, skilled persons and local green enterprises have the facility to work out details to start a process in their community.

7.3 Project Workshops:

1. Project workshop booths are provided for registered participants to rent for negotiations with potential partners and clients. Each discussion booth covers an area of 3x3m2 with one table, four chairs and one name plaque.
2. Project workshop booths are provided for registered environmental technology and equipment company participants to rent for demonstration with potential clients who may be interested in purchasing.

Last modified: 4 January 2004

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