Monthly Archive for September, 2009

UNESCO’s Ecological and Earth Sciences Director, Natarajan Ishwaran, speaking in Cuenca

Published on September 9, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

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Natarajan Ishwaran, UNESCO/The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Natarajan Ishwaran has 30 years of experience in teaching, research, wildlife/protected areas planning and management, multi-lateral environmental and biodiversity treaties, and co-ordination and management of international co-operation in environment and development. He published more than 25 publications in refereed journals is co-author of 2 edited volumes on ecology, biodiversity conservation and protected area management themes. More…

Foster + Partners Unveil Sustainable Super City for South Korea

Published on September 1, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

From Bridgette Meinhold at Inhabitat.com:

South Korea recently announced plans to construct a sustainable super-city that stands to eclipse the size of Masdar in the UAE. Designed by Foster + Partners together with PHA and Mobility in Chain, the Incheon mixed-use development will be a model of self-sufficent sustainability and will serve as an epicenter for the development of green technologies just north of Seoul.

Upon completion the Incheon eco-city will comprise a community of 320,000 residents centered around a spine of transportation and green industry. The hope for Incheon is that the area will become a high-tech research and development center for sustainable industries that manufacture photovoltaic panels and wind turbines. True to this ideal, the masterplan incorporates cutting-edge green technologies such as biomass energy generation, hydrogen fuel cells, and hydroponic roofs. More…