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An Environment Seminar for GMS Senior Officials
26-29 February 2008,
ADB Thailand Resident Mission, Bangkok, Thailand.
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The seminar delegates on opening day,
with Mr. Jean-Pierre Verbiest, ADB Country Director for Thailand (seated 2nd from left)
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The Environment Operations Center of the Core Environment Program welcomed thirteen
senior officials from various ministries of the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, PR
China, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam who participated in an environment seminar last
26-29 February 2008 at the ADB Thailand Resident Mission in Bangkok. Mr. Jean-Pierre
Verbiest, ADB Country Director for Thailand graced the occasion on opening day. The
seminar which was titled "Issues and Sustainable Options for the Mekong" focused on the
topics of climate change, transboundary ecosystem management, biofuels and transport.
A roster of international experts during the 3-day seminar presented various environmental
concepts, frameworks, perspectives and tools, which would strengthen the delegates’
knowledge and capacities to aid them in in their respective national and/or regional planning
and decision-making processes. A study visit to Thai industrial plants and pilot projects
showcasing the latest technological developments for biofuels at the commercial and
community level scales was arranged on the fourth day. The seminar was organized by the
EOC with support from the Phnom Penh Plan Secretariat, the National Science Technology
Development Agency of Thailand, UNEP Risoe Centre, and the US Environmental
Protection Agency.
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