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Annual Benefit | Preview: Summer Academic Workshop on Ecological Conservation and Spatial Planning

2024年05月14日 17:17
PLC News
Building an ecological civilization constitutes a long-term fundamental strategy for China’s future development, and territorial spatial planning serves as a vital instrument to reconcile conflicts between ecological conservation and urban development. To meet the learning demands of young scholars from universities and research institutions as well as industry practitioners, the Peking University–Lincoln Institute Center for Urban Development and Land Policy and the School of Public Administration, Huazhong Agricultural University will jointly host the Summer Workshop on Ecological Conservation and Spatial Planning on the campus of Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan from July 22 to 26, 2024 (participants check in on July 21).
This workshop will feature expert lectures to deepen participants’ understanding of cutting-edge research and latest practical progress in ecological conservation and spatial planning in China, field visits to an internationally awarded ecological conservation and utilization planning project, and interactive roundtable discussions with distinguished experts.

Lecture Topics & Speakers

  1. Strategies, Policies and Planning Implementation of Territorial Development and Ecological Conservation in China

    Huang Zhengxue, Director, Territorial Development Division, Institute of Territorial Development and Regional Economics, National Development and Reform Commission

  2. Ecological Planning and Governance in Territorial Spatial Planning

    Zhang Xiaoling, Consultant Member of the Natural Resources Think Tank, Former Deputy Director & Research Fellow, Territorial Spatial Planning Research Center, Ministry of Natural Resources

  3. Theories and Methodologies for Optimized Territorial Spatial Utilization

    Deng Xiangzheng, Research Fellow, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  4. Spatial Coordination and Optimization of Economy and Ecology in Urbanized Areas

    Chen Wen, Deputy Director & Professor, Center for Regional Sustainable Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  5. Theories and Practices of Nature Conservation and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)

    Jin Tong, Science Director, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) China Programs

  6. Practices of Comprehensive Land Consolidation Across Whole Territories

    Ye Fangxia, Chief Planner, Land Planning Branch, Hubei Urban Planning & Design General Institute

  7. Policies and Practices of Natural Resource Governance in the Yangtze River Economic Belt

    Zeng Chen, Professor, School of Public Administration & Director, Center for Territorial Spatial Governance and Green Development, Huazhong Agricultural University

Field Visit

Wuhan Jinyinhu Area Conservation and Utilization Plan, recipient of the Award for Planning Excellence from the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)

Roundtable Discussion

Discussion on challenges emerging from research and practical work related to ecological conservation and spatial planning

Eligible Participants

Researchers from domestic universities and research institutions, industry practitioners in relevant fields, and corporate directors of ESG and sustainable development programs. Applicants shall generally hold a master’s or doctoral degree; exceptions may be made for exceptionally outstanding candidates. A small number of spots are reserved for senior doctoral students conducting research in relevant fields.

Quota

40 participants in total

Activity Fees

No registration fee or workshop fee. Participants shall cover their own travel, accommodation and catering expenses.

Required Application Materials

  1. Work ID

  2. Chinese CV

  3. Scanned copy of highest degree certificate

  4. Statement of purpose (maximum 1,500 Chinese characters)

  5. For current doctoral students: dissertation title and research proposal approval document

Application Procedure

The Center will release the official registration notice in the near future; please stay tuned for updates.


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