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The United Nations' Environment Programme - Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI) is holding its Fall Symposium on Sustainable Buildings on 9 - 10 October 2012 in Singapore. This year the Symposium will be taking place in conjunction with the International Green Building Conference (IGBC).
Registration closes on Wednesday 3 October
Confirmed speakers for the Symposium include:
- Elisea Bebet Gozun, Presidential Advisor on Climate Change, Office of the President, Government of the Philippines
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Liana Bratasida, Expert to the Minister for the Environment, Indonesia
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Anthony SF Chiu, Chair 2009-2011, Asia Pacific Roundtable for SCP
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Noel Morrin, SVP Sustainability & Green Support, SKANSKA
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Constant van Aerschot, Special Advisor (Singapore), World Business Council for Sustainable Development
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Ng Eng Kiong, First Vice President, Singapore GBC
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Jane Henley, CEO, World Green Building Council
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Tomonari Yashiro, Director Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo
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Dr. Malone-Lee Lai Choo, Director, Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore
Agenda
9 October 2012 - UNEP-SBCI Symposium
The first day of the Symposium will be a dedicated UNEP-SBCI event where you will hear from experts about strategies for promoting sustainable buildings, look in depth at the role sustainable buildings have in climate mitigation and be able to find out more about UNEP-SBCI's work on greening the supply chain.
10 October 2012 - UNEP-SBCI Symposium & IGBC
The second day will be integrated with the IGBC providing opportunity for you to join a number of breakout tracks covering a range of issues from the cost and value of green buildings to local case studies. The day will end with a special UNEP-SBCI Partners & VIPs' dinner.
For the latest Symposium agenda, click here.
11 & 12 October 2012 - IGBC continues
After the conclusion of the Symposium, all UNEP-SBCI Partners and VIPs are invited to stay on for the additional days of the IGBC on 11 & 12 October. There are a limited number of tickets available for the IGBC, make sure you reserve yours now by registering here before they run out.
For the latest IGBC agenda, click here.
Accommodation
Our co-organizers have identified two accommodation options in Singapore. A discounted rate has been negotiated for participants however, there are a limited number of rooms available so please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note you will be responsible for all costs and incidentals.
Option 1: Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
http://www.marinabaysands.com/
Rate: Rooms range between S$310.00 & S$370 per night, plus taxes
Discounted rates are only available until 14 September
How to book: Please download this form, complete and return it to Marina Bay Sands Hotel to secure your booking at the specially negotiated discount rate. Please note that if you are making a booking before Oct 9th night, please draw an additional box mentioning your date of check-in to the hotel.
Transportation:
Day 1 : Transport will be provided to and fro between Marina Bay Sands Hotel and the BCA Academy.
Day 2 : During the day, sessions will be held at Marina Bay Sands. Transport will be provided in the evening from Marina Bay Sands to the BCA Academy for the VIPs and Partners Dinner. After the dinner, transport will also be provided from the BCA Academy to Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
Option 2: Peninsular Hotel
Address: 5 Coleman Street Singapore 179805
Website: http://peninsula-excelsior.hotel-rv.com/
Rate: S$255.00 per superior room per night with breakfast, inclusive of taxes
Discounted rates are only available until 14 September
How to book: Contact Maureen Goh at travel agency, Safe2Travel Pte Ltd directly. You need to mention you are booking under ‘BEX Asia 2012 / UNEP-SBCI Fall Symposium’
Maureen Goh
T: +65 6823 3114
Transportation:
Day 1 : Transport will be provided to and fro between Peninsular Hotel and the BCA Academy.
Day 2 : Transport will be provided between Peninsular Hotel and Marina Bay Sands. Transport will be provided in the evening from Marina Bay Sands to the BCA Academy for the VIPs and Partners Dinner. After the dinner, transport will also be provided from the BCA Academy to Peninsular Hotel.
Visas
Please check with the Singapore consulate or embassy in your country of residence to determine if a visa is necessary to attend this event. As a guide line, visas can take up to one month to process. Please ensure to apply for a visa well in advance of your travel date. If you require a customized visa letter from our co-organizer in Singapore, please contact Ms Sonam Mahajan directly at the BCA Centre for Sustainable Buildings, contact details below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or require any further information in respect of this event, please contact:
Organization: BCA Centre for Sustainable Buildings
Name: Ms Sonam Mahajan
Email: sonam_mahajan@csb.sg
Telephone: +65 67304458
Organization: BCA Centre for Sustainable Buildings
Name: Ms Jocelyn Chua
Email: jocelyn_chua@bca.gov.sg
Telephone: +65 62489900
Organization: Singapore Green Building Council
Name: Ms Candy Tan
Email: Candy_Tan@sgbc.sg
Telephone: +65 66345518
Co-organizers
When & Where
Singapore City
Singapore
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 8:00 AM - Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM (SGT)
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