International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology is scheduled for January 23 to 26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will enable researchers, engineers, site managers, regulatory agents, policy makers, consultants and vendors to exchange information on recent research trends, to examine ongoing research programs and to investigate worldwide public and regulatory acceptance of environmental protection and remediation technologies. For information go to: www.aasci.org/conference/

Coastal Geotools 2005 is scheduled for March 7 to 10 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The conference aims to promote the understanding and applied uses of geospatial data and tools for studying and effectively managing the coast. Potential topics include: Benthic Mapping; Coastal and Ocean Governance GIS; Coastal Hazards; Coastal Mapping and Shoreline Change; Marine Protected Areas; and Ocean Observing Systems. Check out details at www.csc.noaa.gov/geotools

The International Conference on Coastal Conservation and Management in the Atlantic and Mediterranean is scheduled for April 17 to 20 in Algarve, Portugal. The objective is to promote the international exchange of knowledge between researchers, managers and technicians, as well as professionals working in coastal zone conservation and management. Themes include: Strategic Environmental Assessment in Coastal Areas; Integrated Coastal Planning and Conservation; Rights and Duties; Living with Erosion; and Tourism and Coastal Conservation. Further information can be found at http://icccm2005.tripod.com/

The 16th Global Warming International Conference is scheduled for April 19 to 21 in New York City. Sessions include: Global warming science and policy; Extreme events and impacts assessment; Nao and El Niño; Global warming and the oceans; Greenhouse gas and ecosystems; Water resources management; Sustainable environment and health for the 21st century; Remote sensing and global surveillance; Clean energy technology; and Global change and sustainable development. Details are at www.globalwarming.net/

Solutions to Coastal Disasters 2005 will be held from May 8 to 11 in Charleston, South Carolina. Designed for coastal planners, managers, scientists, engineers, geologists, economists, oceanographers, meteorologists, property owners, elected officials and others interested in the coasts. Topics will focus on the science and management of erosion, hurricanes, coastal storms, tsunamis, seismic events, climate change, sea level rise and wind hazards. For registration information, access www.asce.org/conferences/cd05/

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