Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology Conference 2012

- In the frame of the Knowledge-Based Bio & Green Economy -

Dear Colleagues,

I am very pleased to bring to your attention this conference which is addressed to explore the major advances, frontiers and applications of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in the modern area of the knowledge-based bio and green economy.
In particular, the conference will focus on the sustainable decontamination of polluted habitats, water resource purification and reuse, biofixation of climate change-inducing gases and the production of biobased chemicals, materials and fuels from biowaste or/and via the exploitation and management of novel microbes from non conventional or impacted habitats.
These are aspects of modern Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology which should enable this forum to address several of the major “Europe 2020” priorities and to contribute to build up a more sustainable and competitive knowledge-based economy in Europe and in the Partner Countries.

I warmly invite you to join us to provide your contribution to the discussion and implementation of such subjects of major relevance for our future. Low registration fees, awards for excellent young scientists together with the opportunity to publish the papers presented in New Biotechnology have been planned to facilitate and better valorize your participation in our conference.

Sincerely,
Fabio Fava, Chair of the Conference
www.emb2012.org

MAIN TOPICS

• Advances on biodegradation of organics and inorganics, phytoremediation, mycoremediation
• Biomonitoring and bioremediation of emerging pollutants
• Research & innovation on in-situ and ex-situ biotreatments and on aquifer, sediment, seawater and wastewater bioremediation and reuse
• Biotransformation and impacts of nanomaterials and biopolymers in the environment
• Organic waste multipurpose biorefineries
• Biofixation of CO2 in soils and via bioprocessing
• Exploitation of microbes from non-conventional, stressed or contaminated environments

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The Federal Universities of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and Ouro Preto (UFOP), in partnership with the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and University of São Paulo (USP- EESC), are proud to invite those involved with research and development of anaerobic digestion (AD) to participate in another edition of this traditional multidisciplinary forum dedicated to exhibit the latest advances in the area of anaerobic biotechnology.

The X Latin American Workshop and Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion (DAAL) will be held in the historical city of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil, from 23rd to 27th October, 2011.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
The new deadline for submission of paper for platform presentation is May, 31

* http://www.desa.ufmg.br/daal2011/ingles/inicio/

Phytotechnologies- as plant-based strategies to clean water, soil, air and provide ecosystem services- have an effective power beyond their science when integrated into our managed landscapes.

This conference will bring the scientists, designers, engineers, builders, regulators, and users working with phytotechnologies into one conversation to promote successful implementation and operation of plant solutions that build an ecological relationship with the landscapes and communities they serve. In addition to the full suite of phytotechnology topics, special expertise in the Pacific Northwest will offer in-depth training and exploration of urban stormwater management, sustainable built environments, constructed wetlands, and ecosystem services and markets. Pre-conference hands-on training and post-conference tours will offer participants a chance to see projects in action.

Abstracts are due by March 15, 2011. Please follow these: required guidelines

Register Now: http://www.phytosociety.org/civicrm/event/register?id=3&reset=1

IWA Specialist Conference 2011 --- Presentation

On behalf of the Organizing committee, we are delighted to invite you to the Water & Industry 2011 international conference. This event is the latest in the IWA Chemical Industries Specialist Group conference series. It will address issues related to wastewater, gas and solid waste management in industry with a special focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

In a global scenario of increasing energy prices and quest for sustainable human activities, the industrial waste treatment of the XXI century must undergo a severe revision of its current practices. These must aim at developing a new generation of energy-efficient and resource recovery processes, while complying with the ever stricter environmental regulations. Water & Industry 2011 will be held in Valladolid, Spain. This will be the first time a conference from the Chemical Industries Specialist Group is taking place in Spain.

Valladolid University is one of Spain’s and Europe’s oldest Universities (13th century). Valladolid is located approximately 1 h north-west of Madrid and well connected by air, rail and road to the most important cities in Spain and Europe. Conference attendees will enjoy accessibility to world-class conference facilities and beautiful historical sightseeing tours in the land of castles and vineyards. Valladolid is also only 1 h drive from a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

This conference will focus on the latest developments in energy-efficient and sustainable waste (wastewater, off-gas, sludge) treatment in the industry of the XXI century, bringing together professionals from academia, industry and public administrations. The event aims at providing a forum for environmental and chemical engineers, microbiologists, chemists and policy makers to present their most recent technological and scientific breakthroughs in the fields of management, characterization, minimization and abatement of industrial wastes. We therefore invite you to come and enjoy this exciting event in the heart of Spain.

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