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LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English
ACCOMODATION
Participants should make their own hotel reservations.
(Please mention MAPCVCC-2014 in your communication)
VENUE
(Attention: Dr. Wan Rasidah / Tariq Mubarak)
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
52109 Kepong,
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM),
The conference will be held at Grand Seasons Hotel in
Kuala Lumpur.
Climate Change, MAPCVCC– 2014,
Conference on Mangroves of Asia-Pacific Countries in View of
The Secretariat
Hotel website: http://www.grandseasons.com
Address: No 72, Jalan Pahang, 53000, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 2697 8888 Fax: +603 2691 3333 / 2698 5888
Toll free: +6o 1 800 88 7288
REGISTRATION FEE
The conference fee, which covers coffee breaks, lunches and
symposium kit, is as follows:
International: 300 USD
Local: a) Students*: RM 350
b) Others: RM 650
*Local student includes international students who are
registered in local universities
*Proof of student status is required e.g., university ID card
ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
MANGROVES OF
ASIA-PACIFIC COUNTRIES
IN VIEW OF CLIMATE
CHANGE
(MAPCVCC-2014)
Grand Seasons Hotel,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11-13 November 2014
Jointly organized by
POST CONFERENCE TOUR
(optional)
Sungai Hj. Dorani research plot & Bagan Nakhoda Omar
(BNO) - A success story of replanted mangrove
TOUR CHARGES
Sungai Hj. Dorani & Bagan Nakhoda Omar (BNO)- RM 200
Supported by
AIM OF CONFERENCE
To gather researchers and managers for the development of
new ideas, techniques and enhancing networking for
mangrove conservation in the region.
INDICATION OF INTEREST
Extended abstracts shall be written in English. Please
submit abstracts to the secretariat by email to:
[email protected]
Important instructions:
(for both oral and poster presentations)
OBJECTIVES
 To build local and regional capacity in mangrove restoration
and management and continue to raise public profile of the
values of mangroves in the Asia-Pacific countries
 To
bring together national, regional, international
researchers, forest managers and NGO’s to share
experiences and knowledge of the sustainable management
of mangrove ecosystems in view of current and future
climate change effects
CONFERENCE THEMES
1. Mangrove forests of the Asia Pacific countries: ecology,
biodiversity, degradation and vulnerability to climate
change
2. Research and development activities
towards
mangrove sustainability in the Asia Pacific countries
3. Climate change adaptation: country management and
policy options for mangroves
4. Efforts in restoration of mangroves in coastal areas and
their effects
5. Social, economic and educational aspects of mangroves
CALL FOR PAPER/POSTERS
Those interested in presenting papers or posters are required
to submit the title and abstract for consideration.
1 August 2014
1 September 2014
1 October 2014
ABSTRACTS
Submission of title with abstract
Notification of accepted paper/posters
Submission of extended abstracts
Extended abstracts will be published as a conference
proceedings and selected papers will be submitted to the
Journal of Tropical Forest Science (JTFS) Impact Factor
(ISI) - 0.537
(To receive further announcements for the Conference,
please return this form by email/fax to the Secretariat)
Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms):
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1. Please prepare text using Microsoft Word in Times New
Roman font
Organization/ Company:
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2. Extended abstracts should be 3-4 pages
Mailing Address:
3. Title-bold, 14 pt upper case letters
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4. Author’s name(s)- bold and 12 pt
……………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Author’s address(es)- 10 pt, no abbreviation, if there is
more than one author, please indicate the address of
each author numerically in superscript. Include fax
number(s) and email address(es)
6. Text of abstract– 10 pt, no abbreviation, no reference,
one paragraph, no more than 250 words. Scientific
names should be in italics or underlined. Use standard
symbols for measurement and the International System
(S.I.) for units.
Tel: ………………………………………………………………………………
Fax: ……………………………………………………………………………...
Email: …………………………………………………………………………..
I wish to attend the Conference
I wish to present a Paper (s)
I wish to present a Poster (s)
I wish to exhibit my products/services
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Title of Paper/Poster (please state conference theme)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
 Researchers;
…………………………………………………………………………………..
 Academicians;
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 Students;
Signature: ………………………….. Date……………………………..
 Policy makers;
Please detach this form and mail or fax it to:
 NGO’S;
 Forest managers/foresters; and
 Individuals involved in mangrove forest management,
development and commercialisation
products and services
of
mangrove
EXHIBITION
An exhibition will be held in conjunction with the
conference. Those who are interested to exhibit their
products or services should contact the Secretariat
The Secretariat
Conference on Mangroves of Asia-Pacific Countries in View
of Climate Change (MAPCVCC-2014),
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM),
52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia
Attn.: Dr. Wan Rasidah / Tariq Mubarak
Tel: +603 6279 7301 / +603 6279 7210
Fax: +603 62729852
Email: [email protected];
[email protected]; [email protected]
Website: http://www.frim.gov.my/?page id=11765