China Daily - Asia News Network Conference

Reacting to climate changes: vision, acting plans and media involvement 

Climate change is the biggest threat to the world today. Asia, as the fastest developing and the most populated region, will need to respond appropriately to this greatest challenge.

After the Copenhagen meeting, the role of Asia will be one of the most important in deciding how the world will develop. How will Asian governments act in building a sustainable and energy efficient society? What will Asian companies do in meeting the challenges and develop a sustainable model? What roles should the media play in building a more environmental friendly world?

The conference is not only a gathering of government officials, business people, academics and media to share their works and ideas with 120 participating audience, but will serve as the start of a series of efforts to promote united actions against climate change which Asia has a crucial role to play. Asia News Network, an alliance of 21 newspapers in 18 Asian countries, hopes to be pivotal in this endeavor.

The conference is designed to share knowledge of climate change trends among Asian countries and the future of green Asia, look at the policies and action plans, and efforts from the various organizations.

Tentative Program

Thursday April 8, ANN Annual Meeting & Asia Forum

08:30-09:00Registration of participants

09:00-09:05Welcome Remarks by

Mr Zhu Ling

Editor-in-Chief of China Daily

09:05-09:20 Keynote speech by

Mr Xie Zhenhua

Vice Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission, China

09:25-09:40 Keynote speech by

Mr Suwit Khunkitti