Maritime Research Centre cordially invite you to APAC2009:
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5th International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts (APAC2009)
organized by
Maritime Research Centre, NTU, Singapore,
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jointly organized by
The Chinese Ocean Engineering Society, The Coastal Engineering Committee of Japan Society of Civil Engineers, &
The Korean Society of
Coastal and Ocean Engineers
Date: 13 - 16 October 2009
Venue:
Nanyang Executive Centre at NTU,
Singapore
Please click here to register & make payment online Please note that early bird registration ends on 30 June 2009
For more information, please visit APAC2009 website:
Enquiries: Dr Hao Zhiyong
Maritime
Research Centre
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About the Conference
The coastal zone has always been an important frontier – for trade, food and foundation for modern civilization. This same zone has also been exploited in one way or another and sometimes without regards to the balance and schemes of mother’s nature. It is only when things go terribly wrong that we begin to react and attempt to undo the mistakes of the past. At times we have succeeded, but at a high price. At times, we have to retreat and concede defeat as the technology of man is no match to the force of nature. Overtimes we learn to work with nature and leverage on science of nature to protect the coastal zone and hold our frontier between the sea and land.
We are now in the exciting and challenging era of
climate change. The immediate future foretells higher seawater
level, stronger winds, waves and currents. Globally we see
increasing frequency of storm surges, increase intensity of rainfall
and flood. We need to work together to advance the science and
knowledge of the coastal zone. APAC2009 would be a platform for such
exchanges and collaboration for scientists, engineers and
professionals dealing with coastal zone issues and challenges.
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