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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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