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Geographic Units :: Asia/Pacific
SETAC Asia/Pacific
SETAC Asia/Pacific is a geographic unit of the Society
of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), established
to promote and undertake activities of SETAC in the
Asia/Pacific region. SETAC A/P is dedicated to the use
of multidisciplinary approaches to examine the impacts
of chemicals and technology on the environment. The
Society also provides an open forum for scientists and
institutions engaged in the study of environmental problems,
management and regulation of natural resources, education,
research and development, and manufacturing and distribution
to exchange information and share opinions across the
nations and disciplines. The primary goals of SETAC
A/P are:
- To support the development of principles and practices
for protection, enhancement and management of sustainable
environmental quality and ecosystem integrity of the
Asia/Pacific region.
- To encourage interactions among environmental scientists
and disseminate information on environmental toxicology
and chemistry.
- To provide a forum for communication among professionals
in government, business, academia, and other segments
of the environmental science community and for the
protection and welfare of the general public.
The move for an Asia/Pacific unit of SETAC began in
1991, with the lead taken by Dr. Graeme Batley and Dr.
Eun Namkung. SETAC A/P was officially included as a
geographic unit of SETAC in 1997. It currently comprises
approximately 300 members from 12 regions, representing
academia, cooperate, government, and research sectors.
Some of the proposed plans for the coming year include
regular news bulletins, regional meetings, web site
development, and student support. The utmost goal of
this year will be "Propagation of the SETAC Spirit
of Cooperation" among scientists for solving environmental
problems in the Asia/Pacific region.
Membership of SETAC A/P is automatically achieved through
application and payment of membership dues to SETAC
in North America. SETAC members outside of the A/P region,
however, may also elect to be members of SETAC A/P.
The SETAC A/P Board of Directors consists of up to 10
members with representation from at least 5 countries
in the A/P region, and preferably including representation
from government, academia, and business, in keeping
with the general aims of SETAC.
For more information, please contact:
Prof Mike McLaughlin
President, SETAC Asia Pacific
CSIRO Land and Water/University of Adelaide
PMB 2
Glen Osmond SA 5064
Australia
Tel: (08) 8303 8433 Int: 88303 8433
Fax: (08) 8303 8565 Int: 88303 8572
Mob: 0409 693 906 Int: 409 693 906
E-mail: Mike.McLaughlin@csiro.au
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