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The second Announcement for ISSAT'97 in Beijing
INVITATION
Dear colleagues and friends:
ISSAT97, will be held in Beijing, China, from August 20 -23, 1997.
Sustainable agriculture has become a domain of top priority in the agricultural
and rural development of the contemporary world. It has obviously helped to
promote the agricultural economy and sustainable social development, to better
protect ecological environment and reasonably utilize the resources. The past
few years have witnessed rapidly progress of the sustainable agricultural
technology in China and great achievements have been made in the areas of crop
breeding, plant protection, environmental protection, bioengineering, rural
energy utilization, soil and water management.
In order to further promote the understanding and exchange between specialists
of sustainable agricultural technology in China and other countries, we
cordially invite you as well as your family members to participate in this
symposium, ISSAT97 and its related social programs.
We shall do our best to make your stay in China a very pleasant and rewarding
one.
Han Deqian
Chairman of ISSAT97
Honorary Chairman
Mr. He Kang
Member of NPC Standing Committee
Fomer Minister, MOA
Mr. Lu Liangshu
Vice President, Academician, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering
Chairman
Mr. Han Deqian
Vice-Minister, SSTC. Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Sustainable Agriculture
Committee.
Vice-Chairman
Mr. Hong Fuzeng
Vice-Minister, MOA. Chairman of the Chinese Sustainable Agriculture Committee.
Mr. J.Patrick Madden
President
World Sustainable Agriculture Association.
Chairman of Academic Committee
Mr. Cheng Xu
Director-General, Dept. of Science and Technology, MOA. Professor of China Agri.
University
Mr. Wang Hongguang
Division Chief, Dept. of Rural Science and Technology, SSTC, Professor of China
Agri. University.
Chairman of Organizing Committee
Mrs. Li Jingyi
Deputy Director-General, Dept. of Agri-Resources Management and Regional
Planning.
Mr. Wang Daolong,
Division Chief, Dept. of Agri-Resources Management and Regional Plannig.
Secretary- General
Mr. Tang Huajun
Director-General, Institute of Natural Resources and Regional Planning of
Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technology.
2. Non-pollution production technology for crops, vegetables and fruits.
3. Water saving technology and prevention of secondary salinization
4. Effective techniques for water/soil conservation.
5. Relation and comparative studies between Chinese Ecological Agriculture (CEA)
and sustainable agriculture.
6. Agro-ecological engineering, its role in sustainable agriculture.
7. Proverty alleviation and rural development.
8. Participatory approach: its use for sustainable agriculture practice.
9. Information system technology for sustainable agriculture.
10.Identification of policy barrier for sustainable agriculture and how to
remove them.
11.Technology of raising efficiency of agricultural inputs, such as energy,
Agro-
chemical etc.
12.Management systems for sustainable use of agricultural natural resources.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
August 20, 1997 (Wed.) 10:00 - 20:00 Registration
August 21, 1997 (Thu.) 08:30 - 18:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:30 Opening Ceremony
09:30 - 12:00 Plenary Session
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 17:30 Technical Sessions
18:30 - 20:00 Welcome Reception
August 22, 1997 (Fri.) 09:00 - 12:00 Technical Sessions
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 17:30 Technical Sessions
19:15 - 21:00 Performance
August 23, 1997 (Sat.) 09:00 - 12:00 Technical Sessions
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 16:30 Plenary Session
16:30 - 17:00 Closing Ceremony
18:30 - 20:30 Closing Banquet
GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE
The symposium will be held in the Central Garden Hotel (Zhong Yuan Hotel) which
is located at the northwest part of the city and near the second city-ring road.
(Er Huan Lu). It is about 40 km from the Capital Airport of Beijing. The address
is:
18 Gaoliangqiao Xiejie Tel: (86-10) 6217.8888
Xi Zhi Men Wai Fax: (86-10) 6217.9887
Beijing 100081, China
WORKING LANGUAGE
The working language of the Symposium is English.
SYMPOSIUM FACILITIES
Standard projection facilities for 35mm slides and overhead projectors will be
available in all meeting rooms.
ARRIVAL IN BEIJING
Taxi service is available at Beijing Capital Airport. The cost from the airport
to Central Garden Hotel is usually about US$ 15 (120 yuan). It depends on what
kind of taxi you take.
The note below will help you to get to the symposium venue:
Please take me to Central Garden Hotel, thank you.
WEATHER
It is likely to rain in this time of the year, yet the humidity is mild. The
average daily temperature is 28 degrees Centigrade.
PASSPORT AND VISA
A valid passport and visa for visiting China are required. Upon receiving your
registration form and fees, China International Conference Center for Science
and Technology (CICCST) will send you an official invitation letter. Please
apply for an entry visa with this letter at the nearest Chinese embassy or
consulate.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE
The registration fees do not include insurance for the participants regarding
accidents, sickness or loss of personal property. All participants are advised
to make necessary arrangements for short-term health and accident insurance
before departure.
CURRENCY/BANKING
The monetary system in China is based on the RMB yuan. Foreign currency (both
cash and travelers checks) can be changed to RMB Yuan at branches of Bank of
China in Beijing Capital Airport and most hotels. Please keep the exchange
voucher by which you can change RMB back to foreign currency when you leave
China. Some major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, Master, JCB etc.
are accepted by most hotels, a few super markets and some big department stores.
If you want to change cash with credit cards, you have to go to the Head office
of Bank of China located in the west city district of Beijing.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity is supplied at 220V, 50Hz AC throughout China. Major hotels usually
provide 110V out let for razor.
RECONFIRMATION OF DEPARTURE AIR TICKET
The departure air ticket (both international and domestic) should be reconfirmed
72 hours in advance. It could be made by calling the airline office in Beijing.
The telephone numbers of airline companies and some services will be offered by
the Registration Desk.
AIRPORT TAX
Domestic flights request RMB50 per person and international flights RMB90 per
person.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEE
Before June 1, 1997 After June 1, 1997
Participants USD USD
Accompanying Person USD USD
Registered participants are entitled to:
1. Attendance of all sessions
2. Tea breaks
3. An abstract
4. Welcome Reception
5. Farewell Banquet
6. Performance
Registered accompanying persons:
1. Opening Ceremony
2. Welcome Reception
3. Farewell Banquet
4. Souvenir
5. Performance
PRE-REGISTRATION
Please complete the Registration Form and return it with the registration fees
to the secretariat before deadline June 1, 1997. Any Registration Form without
registration fees will not be processed.
REGISTRATION DESK
The Registration Desk will be set up in the main lobby of the Central Garden
Hotel and open at the following hours:
August 20, 1997 10:00-12:00 13:00-18:00
August 21, 1997 08:30-12:00 13:00-18:00
All participants are requested to check-in at the hotel firstly and then go to
the Registration Desk to pick up the program schedule, the proceedings, document
bag, name badge etc..
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTEL ROOM RATE
Rooms at a special rate are offered for participants at the Central Garden Hotel
(4-star).
Single Room US$ 65 Double Room US$ 75
HOTEL DEPOSIT
One night room rate should be sent along with your Registration Form as a
deposit.
HOTEL RESERVATION
For those who need to book a room through the Secretariat, please fill in the
table of hotel reservation on the Registration Form and return it with hotel
deposit or the whole payment to the secretariat before the deadline of June 1,
1997. Any reservation without deposit will not be considered as valid.
NOTES
1. Room rate includes service charge, but does not include breakfast .
2. For those who intend to share rooms, please indicate your roommates name.
Other-wise only a single occupancy will be reserved.
LOCAL TOUR
LT-1
Aug. 21, 1997 (Thu.)
The Forbidden City - Lunch - The Lama Temple
Price: USD 35/person
LT-2
Aug. 22, 1997 (Fri.)
The Summer Palace - Lunch - The Beihai Park
Price: USD30/person
LT-3
Aug. 23 , 1997 (Sat.)
The Temple of Heaven - Lunch - The Beijing Zoo
Price: USD 30/person
LT-4
Aug. 24 , 1997 (Sun.)
The Great Wall - Lunch - Ming Tombs
Price: USD 40/person
POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS
PT-1
Beijing - Xian - Guilin - Guangzhou - Hong Kong (5.5 days)
Aug. 25 (Mon.) Fly to Xian, sightseeing in the afternoon
Aug. 26 (Tue.) Visit to Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Huaching
Pool
Aug. 27 (Wed.) Fly to Guilin, sightseeing in the afternoon
Aug. 28 (Thu.) All day trip on Li River by boat
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Fly to Guang Zhou in the morning, sightseeing
Aug. 30 (Sat.) Exit to Hong Kong.by train No. 93 (11:30 - 13:15)
Price: Single Occupancy USD 910/person
Double Occupancy USD 820/person
PT-2
Beijing - Chengdu - Lhasa - Chengdu (exit) - Hong Kong (5.5 days)
Aug. 25 (Mon.) Beijing to Chengdu By air, sightseeing in afternoon
Aug. 26 (Tue.) Chengdu to Lhasa By air.
Aug. 27 (Wed.) Sightseeing to Putala Palace etc.
Aug. 28 (Thu.) Sightseeing to Jokhang Temple etc.
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Lhasa to Chengdu By air, sightseeing in afternoon
Aug. 30 (Sat.) Exit to Hong Kong
Price: Single Occupancy USD 1585/person
Double Occupancy USD1445/person
PT-3
Beijing - Hangzhou(Technical Tour) - Shanghai (Trip to Suzhou) (4.5 days)
Aug. 25 (Mon.) Fly to Hangzhou, Technicial visit.
Aug. 26 (Tue.) Sightseeing to West Lake, Lingyin Monastery etc.
Aug. 27 (Wed.) Fly to Shanghai in the morning and sightseeing in the afternoon
Aug. 28 (Thu.) One-day trip to Suzhou, sightseeing and back in the
afternoon
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Tour ends after the breakfast
Price: Single Occupancy USD625/person
Double Occupancy USD520/person
TOUR RESERVATION
Please fill in the tour reservation on the Registration form and return it with
the full tour fees to the secretariat before deadline June 1,1997.
NOTES
1. The tour fees cover inter city transportation, hotel accommodations, full
meals and sightseeing tickets, guide and transportation to Hong Kong, except
PT3.
2. If no roommate name is indicated in your Registration Form, your room will be
arranged as a single occupancy during the tour.
3. The secretariat will reserve the right to raise the prices or cancel any of
the above tour routes, if the attendees are less than 10 persons. In that case,
the notification will be send to you as soon as possible and the tour fee will
be fully refunded.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Registration Fees, hotel deposit and tour fees should be in US dollars and made
payable by the following methods:
1. Bank transfer to: Head Office of Bank of China, Beijing, China
Account No.: 50180702 CICCST/ISSA97
2. Bank draft drawn on: CICCST/ ISSA97
Mail to: CICCST/ ISSA97
44 Kexueyuan Nanlu
Beijing 100086, China
NOTES
1. In order to avoid any trouble in money transfer, please send a copy of your
remittance invoice or receipt together with your Registration Form.
2. No personal cheque and credit cards are acceptable for above payments.
3. Bank charges will be borne by participant.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellation must be made in writing to the secretariat for receiving the
refund.
Before July 1, 1997 After
July 1, 1997
Registration Fee 75% refund no refund
Hotel Deposit no refund no refund
Post-Symposium Tour 90% refund 70% refund
CORRESPONDENCES
For information about technical program, abstracts, please contact:
Dr Zhongyu Ma, Coordinator of ISSAT97
Institute of Natural Resources and Regional Planning, CAAS
30 Baishiqiao Road, Beijing, 100081
P.R. China
Fax: 62174142
Tel: 62174433 ext. 2291
Email; mazy@mail2.buct.edu.cn
(Note: Please email your abstract according to above mentioned email address. In
this way we can save a lot time to edit and print an abstract colection which
will be diseminated to the attenders for ISSAT'97 in Beijing)
For information about registration, hotel reservations, tours, visa
applications, cancellations and payment, please contact:
Mr. Wu Shaoyuan
CICCST / ISSA97 Fax: (86 - 10) 62575691/62546498
44 Kexueyuan Nan Lu Tel: (86 - 10) 62575683
Beijing 100086, China Email: llwang@public.bta.net.cn
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
August 20-23,1997 Beijing, China
Staff use only
Registration No. ________________
Payment Received ______________
Date Received _________________
Please complete this form and return it to
Mr. WU Shaoyuan
CICCST/7TH ISCFD
44 Ke Xue Yuan Nan Road
Shuang Yu shu, Hai Dian district
Beijing 100086, China
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please type or write in block letters clearly)
PARTICIPANT: Title: ______ Prof. ______ Dr. ______ Mr. ______ Mrs. ______
Ms.____________
Surname:___________________________________First
Name:________________________________
Nationality_________________Occupation:____________________Passport
No.__________________
Organization:___________________________________________________________________
______
Mailing
Adress________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
____
Tel _______________________ Fax _______________________E-mail
_______________________
ACCOMPANYING PERSON
Full Name _________________________________ Passport No.
_____________________________
Full Name _________________________________ Passport No.
______________________________
Visa will be issued in
___________________________(City)___________________________(Country)
Arrival at (time)___________________on (date)_________________by
(flight)______________________
REGISTRATION FEE (1): (Staff use)
Category Before June 1 After June 1 Person (s) Amount
Received
Participant USD USD X USD USD
AccompanyingPerson USD USD X USD USD
Subtotal (1) USD USD
HOTEL RESERVATION (2): (Staff use)
Category Deposit Number of Room Total Received
Main Building USD 65.00 / 70.00 ____ S / D Room (s) USD USD
Village Building USD 85.00 / 90.00 ____ S / D Room (s) USD
USD
Suit USD 140.00 ____ Room (s) USD USD
Subtotal (2) USD USD
Check-in Date _________________ Check-out Date _____________ Total nights
_________________
_____I will share a double room with another delegate, his (her) name is as
below _____________________
_____I do not need any hotel reservations, since I have made reservation by
myself.
LOCAL TOUR RESERVATION (3):
Code Fare Per Person Person (s) Amount
Received
LT - 1 USD 35.00 X USD USD
LT - 2 USD 30.00 X USD USD
LT - 3 USD 30.00 X USD USD
LT - 4 USD 40.00 X USD USD
Subtotal (3) USD USD
POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS RESERVATION (4): (Staff use)
Code Fare Per Person Person (s) Amount
Received
PT - 1 USD 910.00 / 820.00 X USD USD
PT - 2 USD 1585.00 / 1445.00 X USD USD
PT - 3 USD 625.00 / 520.00 X USD USD
Subtotal (4) USD USD
Grand total : (1) + (2) + (3) + (4) = USD
_______________________________
PLEASE CHECK:
______I have enclosed a bank draft for the above grand total payable to the
Secretariat of ISSA97.
______I have remitted the above grand total on _______(date) hrough my bank
____________________ to the Account of Secretariat of 7TH ISCFD, Account No.
50180702 at the Head Office of Bank of China. Beijing. China.
Date ____________________________ Signature
_________________________________________
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