Public Presentation
“Environmentalism in China: What can embedded green activism achieve?”
Presenters:
Professor Peter Ho
Chair Professor of Chinese Econ. and Development, Delft Univ. of Technology, Netherlands;
Director, European Research Council Project on Land Policy and Administration in China
****Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled****
Faculty development seminar
“Sustainable Energy and Environmental NGOs in China”
Presenters:
Wang Yongchen
Founder of Green Earth Volunteers, one of China’s earliest environmental NGOs
Facilitators: Professor Qiusha Ma (East Asian Studies)
May 3, 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: AJLC 102
With the world’s second largest economy, China faces major environmental challenges, including air quality, water and energy security, and deforestation. This seminar explores the role of environmental NGOs in promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, and public participation.
Grant Availability
Seminar participants are eligible to apply for Curriculum Development grants for integrating Environmental studies and Asian Studies into their classes.
A Lecture
“River crises in China and the Public Participation in Protections of Rivers”
Presenters: Wang Yongchen, Founder of Green Earth Volunteers, one of China’s earliest environmental NGOs
Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 pm, King 106
The talk is given by Yongchen Wang, a Senior Environmental Reporter for China National Radio. Wang founded Green Earth Volunteers, a Chinese environmental NGO, in 1996. She is the president of the group and organizes many of its activities. Her talk will focus mainly on China’s river issues including dam building, pollution and water shortages. As an environmental activist, she will also discuss how general public and environmental NGOs participate in environmental policy making, protection measurements, and implementation.
Seminar Registration
If you would like to participate in the seminar, please fill out the short registration form on the “May 3 Seminar Registration” page.
Professor Peter Ho
Chair Professor of Chinese Econ. and Development, Delft Univ. of Technology, Netherlands;
Director, European Research Council Project on Land Policy and Administration in China
Wang Yongchen
Founder of Green Earth Volunteers, one of China’s earliest environmental NGOs.
Professor Qiusha MA
Associate Professor of Chinese
Department of East Asian Studies
Oberlin College
