China Mainland Events
The Road to Copenhagen: Perspectives on Brazil, China and India
October 26, 2009 // 3:30pm — 5:30pm
Brazil Institute
A lone ranger mindset inflicting both developed and developing countries stands in the way of a significant reduction of carbons emissions, but the world will eventually have to put differences aside in order to reach an agreement on climate change, say experts on Brazil, China, and India.
China and Climate Security
October 06, 2009 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
China faces grave environmental security risks from sea level rise, increased water scarcity, and projected temperature change. If China takes no measures in meeting these challenges, it will potentially face a humanitarian crisis that will destabilize the population.
Foundation Roundtable: Future Family Planning Strategies
September 22, 2009 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"Family planning is one of the biggest success stories of development cooperation," says the Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation during a roundtable discussion on the future of family planning and reproductive health.
Shanghai 2010 World Expo: The USA Pavilion
September 16, 2009 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
J. Stapleton Roy, Director, The Kissinger Institute, Moderator; Jose Villarreal, U.S. Commissioner General, Shanghai 2010 Expo; Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong, Chinese Ambassador to the United States; Frank Lavin, Chair of the USA Pavilion Steering Committee, Shanghai 2010 Expo
Environmental Activism in Taiwan
September 08, 2009 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
China Environment Forum
The world of Taiwanese environmental nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) is still relatively new and is constantly evolving. Speakers from the Taiwanese Environmental Information Association (TEIA) share their experiences.
Impact of the Current Financial Crisis on China
June 22, 2009 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
Ambassador Mei Zhaorong Vice Chairman, China Institute of International Strategic Studies; Former Chairman, Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs
Greening Business in Southern China: Innovations From Canada and the United States
June 19, 2009 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Canada Institute
An event hosted by the Canada Institute and the China Environment Forum focused on green business initiatives in Guangdong Province, China's industrial powerhouse. Speakers discussed environmental efficiency strategies for businesses and provided examples of Canadian and U.S. involvement in China.
Animal Investigators: Solving Wildlife Crimes and Saving Endangered Species in Brazil and China
May 20, 2009 // 9:00am — 11:00am
China Environment Forum
Illegal wildlife trafficking is the third largest criminal industry worldwide, involving $20 billion in global trade each year. Experts discuss the nature of the industry and the challenges governments and NGOs face in fighting it.
Seeing Through the Smog: Promoting Sino-U.S. Cooperation on Air Quality, Environmental Health, and Climate Change
May 12, 2009 // 9:00am — 11:00am
China Environment Forum
China's three decades as the world's fastest growing economy have brought it an unfortunate primacy in two other categories: world's highest annual incidence of premature deaths triggered by air pollution and greatest emitter of carbon dioxide.
Land Grab: The Race for the World's Farmland
May 05, 2009 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
Asia Program
With increasing frequency, wealthy, food-importing, and water-scarce countries are investing in farmland overseas to meet food security needs. The Wilson Center hosts a half-day conference examining the patterns and implications of these investments, and highlighting case studies.