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ATCWG (Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group)

ATCWG (Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group) Faculty of Agro-Industry , Chiang Mai University, Thailand. May 30 th – June 4 th 2011. APEC-ATCWG Biofuels Network Annual Symposium and Biotrade /Technical Training Workshop. Proposing APEC Economy Thailand

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ATCWG (Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group)

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  1. ATCWG (Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group) Faculty of Agro-Industry , Chiang Mai University, Thailand May 30th– June 4th2011 APEC-ATCWG Biofuels Network Annual Symposium and Biotrade/Technical Training Workshop Proposing APEC Economy Thailand Co-sponsoring APEC Economies U.S.A. & Chile http://www.agro.cmu.ac.th/apec2011/

  2. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Purpose & Principal Activities  Three Days Symposium + Three Days Workshop  Workshop Training Titles: - Key Economics in Bioethanol Production - Determination of Carbon Credits/Footprints - Technical Training a) Microalgae Cultivation for Biofuels Productn b) Research Collaboration for Funds Seeking: A European Commission FP7 Case Study  This project is the continuation of a successful APEC funded project (ATC 16/2009A) organized during 24th – 27th May 2010 the APEC biofuels network is a key process of capacity building.

  3. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium Topics The proposed symposium project responds directly to support proposed 2010 work plan of ATCWG-APEC fora activities in the area of food and agriculture of which aim to - Counter high food prices, - Ensure sustainable food security promote - Develop 2nd & 3rd generation biofuels, - Enhance social stability in APEC region

  4. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium Topics Food issues are one of the APEC priorities. The SOM FOTC is working closely with relevant APEC fora on an Action Plan on Food Security which is expected to be one of the concrete deliverables for the Ministerial Meeting on Food Security which was held on 16 - 17 October 2010 in Niigata, Japan

  5. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium/Training Workshop Strengthen and expand the established APEC biofuels network to stress the importance of the 2nd and 3rd generation biofuels research development. Key Objectives Update the progress on technical, economics, and environmental information and experiences regarding the bioconversion of agricultural and agro-industrial wastes to biofuels among participants of APEC member economies. Establish training workshop on biotrade/technical aspects of biofuels to create initiative and make sure that participants/trainees realize the importance of food security, sustainable trade development, as well as rural community improvement.

  6. Future Activity

  7. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium/Training Workshop - Duration of activity 4-5 days - Time period: June - August - Divided the workshop into smaller groups - Panel discussion activity is very important - More participation from private sectors, traders, and policy makers are also crucial - APEC Publication of materials

  8. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium/Training Workshop - Next activity in Peru, Chile or China? - Biofuels Network should work in concert and not competing to one another - Lessons learned on technical aspects in organizing the event can help next POs - The momentum of the project should be maintained with proposed activity once every year or every two years

  9. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium/Training Workshop Set up of Linked In Account

  10. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium/Training Workshop Cooperation b/w existing WGs of APEC

  11. Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Biofuels Symposium/Training Workshop Current WGs on Biofuels ATCWG, EWG, & Biofuels Task Force

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