2nd circular of the 5th International Conference on the Cenozoic Evolution of the East Asian Environment, 29 Oct.-1st Nov. 2001, Hong Kong SAR

[Dr. Yim]

2nd CIRCULAR

5th International Conference on the Cenozoic Evolution of the Asia-Pacific
Environment (CEAPE)


Date -		29th October to 1st November, 2001

Venue -	Main campus, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Organiser -	Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
		Department of Earth Sciences, National Natural Science Foundation 		of
China (NNSFC)
		Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 		(CAS)
		China Quaternary Research Association (CHIQUA)

Provisional sponsors -	The Croucher Foundation
				Dr Stephen S.F. Hui Trust
				International Geological Correlation Programme 				Project no. 464

In collaboration with -	California Academy of Sciences
				Geological Society of Hong Kong
				PAGES, International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme
				Commission on Sea-level Changes & Coastal 				Evolution, International
Union for Quaternary 				Research

Organizing Committee -
Honorary Co-Chairs:
Prof. Edward Chen, Vice-Chancellor, Lingnan University
Prof. Tungsheng Liu, Institute of Geology & Geophysics, CAS
Prof. John Malpas, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Fuchen Ma, NNSFC
Prof. Xiuji Zhou, NNSFC
Members:
Prof. Jim Bowler, University of Melbourne, Australia
Prof. Allan Chivas, University of Wollongong
Prof. Zhongli Ding, Institute of Geology & Geophysics, CAS
Prof. Bojie Fu, Bureau of Natural Resource & Environment, CAS
Prof. Nina Jablonski, California Academy of Sciences
Prof. Jiaqi Liu, CHIQUA
Prof. Nat Rutter, University of Alberta, Canada
Prof. Shu Sun, Institute of Geology & Geophysics, CAS
Secretaries:
Prof. Jiamao Han, Institute of Geology & Geophysics, CAS
Ms. Cuihua Xie, CHIQUA
Dr. Yupeng Yao, NNSFC
Dr. Wyss Yim, The University of Hong Kong (Local convenor)

Conference theme -
The main theme is the paleoenvironment and the contemporary environment of
the Asia-Pacific region covered by the Pole-Equator-Pole (PEP) II transect
extending from the Russian Pacific region down to Antarctica. Special focus
on long Quaternary records particularly during glacial cycles. 

Programme -
Sunday 28th October, 2001- Arrival in Hong Kong and registration
Monday 29th October, 2001- Opening ceremony, Scientific sessions and Reception
9:00-13:00 Opening Ceremony and Scientific session 1: Paleoenvironment and
Global Changes
Keynote speakers-	Liu Tungsheng (Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS)
			Allan Chivas (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Selected oral presentations
14:00-18:00 Scientific session 2: Monsoon and Aridity 
Keynote speakers-	Jim Bowler (University of Melbourne, Australia)
			An Zhisheng (Institute of Earth Environment, CAS)
			Ding Zhongli (Institute of Geology & Geophysics, CAS)
Selected oral presentations 
18:30-20:00 Reception
Tuesday 30th October, 2001-Scientific sessions
9:00-13:00 Scientific session 3: Uplift of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and
Implication on the Environment 
Keynote speakers-	Nat Rutter (Alberta University, Canada)
			Li Jijun (Lanzhou University, China)
Selected oral presentations
14:00-18:00 Scientific session 4: Sea-Level Changes and Its Impact on
Environments
Keynote speakers-	Wang Pinxian (Tongji University, China)
			Wang Ying (Nanjing University, China)
			Wyss Yim (The University of Hong Kong, China)
Selected oral presentations 
Wednesday 31st October, 2001-Scientific session and field excursion
8:00-12:00 Scientific session 5: Paleoenvironment and Human Origins,
Innovations and Migrations 
Keynote speakers-	Wu Xinzhi (Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology &
Paleoanthropology, CAS)
			Nina Jablonski (California Academy of Sciences)
Selected oral presentations
13:00-19:00 Field excursion
Thursday 1st November, 2001-Poster session, workshop, closing session and
conference dinner
9:00-13:00 Poster session including short 5-minute presentations
14:00-17:00	Workshop: Scientific studies and cooperation in the PEP II
region; The future of CEAPE.
		Closing session
19:00 Conference dinner		
Friday 2nd November, 2001-Departure

Keynote speaker: 30 minutes presentation + 10 minutes discussion
Oral presentation: 15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes discussion; two
35-mm slide projectors, one overhead projector and a data projector will be
available. Note that only selected papers will be presented orally.
Poster display: Two poster boards of 1 m (width) x 2 m (height) are
available. Authors of papers selected for oral presentation are also
encouraged to bring posters for display in order to facilitate discussion.
Authors of poster papers may give a 5-minute presentation to highlight
their key results during the poster session.

Abstract & paper submission-
Abstract in English not exceeding one A4 page should be prepared for
submission. Although it is still undecided where the papers are to be
published, they should be prepared in the same format as the journal
Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology.

Accommodation-
Participants will either be housed in the university guesthouse or nearby
hotels. Costs including breakfast are in the region of HK$250-300 based on
double room occupancy. Please indicate your preference in the reply slip.
Note that in some overseas countries economical airfare accommodation
packages may be available. Please check with travel agents prior to booking
your accommodation with us. The Century Harbour Hotel located in the
Western District of Hong Kong Island is 5-10 minutes walk away from the
university campus. Many convenient forms of public transport to the
university campus are available from other parts of Hong Kong.

Registration-
No registration fees will be charged to senior authors contributing oral
and/or poster papers. All other participants will be charged HK$600 if
registered by 1st September 2001 and HK$700 if registered after 1st
September 2001.

Deadlines-
Submission of abstracts		 		1st July, 2001
Notification of acceptance				1st August, 2001
Submission of manuscript				1st October, 2001
Publication of papers				June 2002

General information on the Hong Kong SAR-
Abundant information can be found at WEB sites
webserv1.discoverhongkong.com and asiatravel.com/hkinfo.html.

Contacts-
Dr Wyss Yim					Prof. Jiamao Han
Department of Earth Sciences		Institute of Geology & Geophysics
The University of Hong Kong			Academia Sinica
Pokfulam Road					P.O. Box 9825
Hong Kong SAR, China				Beijing, 100029 China
Fax: 852-2517 6912				Fax: 86-10-6201 0846
E-mail: wwsyim at hku.hk			E-mail: jmhan at public.east.cn.net

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				5th CEAPE REGISTRATION FORM
(Please complete and return this form together with your abstract(s)to Wyss
Yim by fax or e-mail)

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Title*	Professor / Dr / Mr / Mrs / Miss		Gender*	Male / Female

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Accommodation required*	Single room  [   ]		Double room  [   ]

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For participants sharing a double room please name your roommate if known 

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Dr Wyss W.-S. Yim
Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road,
Hong Kong SAR, China
Tel: 852-2859 2829/2859 1084 (messages)
Fax: 852-2517 6912			E-mail: wwsyim at hku.hk
Department Web page http://www.hku.hk/earthsci/rock.html
IGCP 396 Web page http://www2.env.uea.ac.uk/gmmc/

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