13 Feb (Fri): Public Seminar on Urban Biodiversity

Rhree international experts from Germany, United Kingdom and South Africa will present at this seminar, organised by NParks.

Biodiversity and Cities - Some principle comments and special experiences from Germany
MR. Peter Werner
Senior Researcher, Institute of Housing and Environment, Darmstadt, Germany

Promoting Action for Sustainability through indicators at the local level in Europe
DR. Nancy Holman
Lecturer in Urban Planning, Department of Geography and Environment, London School of Economics, United Kingdom

Local Action for Biodiversity: Lessons learnt from local governments worldwide
Mr. Andre Mader
Biodiversity Strategy Coordinator, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives’ (ICLEI’s) Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) Project, South Africa

ALL ARE WELCOME

Please register your interest to attend this FREE Public Seminar by Wednesday, 11 February 2009. Email wendy_yap@nparks.gov.sg or muslim_anshari_rahman@nparks.gov.sg

Time: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm
Venue: Function Hall, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens