ASEAN seminar on applied systems analysis

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic organization of countries in Southeast Asia. The ASEAN Science and Technology Week (ASTW), which takes place from 18-27 August, 2014, showcases science and technology achievements in ASEAN member countries, relevant to the needs of the public and private sectors in the region. 

Session Background
The provision of adequate energy is a precondition for socioeconomic development and human well being, both in developing and developed countries. However, at the same time, the impacts of energy production, processing and end use, also contribute to atmospheric pollutants and greenhouse gases, damage, health, environment and raise the risks of irreversible climate change.

Fundamental transformational changes are required in energy systems, and these need to be integrated with global holistic strategies and policies in developing sustainable world. These efforts need strong both public and private support, and will require new governance models oriented toward clean delivery of energy services. More information>>

Session Participants
Target participants are ASEAN academician, researchers, central and regional government agencies, S&T leaders, decision makers, industry representatives, and media practitioners, as well as representatives from IIASA's National Member Organizations in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

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Speakers will include:

• I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja: Director General for ASEAN Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Gerhard Glatzel: IIASA Council Member for Austria, Austrian National Academy of Sciences
• Florian Kraxner: Deputy Director, IIASA Ecosystems Services and Management Program and representative of the IIASA Tropical Flagship Initiative
• Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, IIASA Council Member for Indonesia, Head of Indonesia National Committee for Applied Systems Analysis
  

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Last edited: 17 February 2015