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International Conference on
Landscape and Urban Horticulture ”
TH TH12 SEPTEMBER TO 14 SEPTEMBER – 2013
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
TH TH12 SEPTEMBER TO 14 SEPTEMBER – 2013KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
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Under the aegies of :International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Society for Advancement of Horticulture (SAH)Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV)
Fahed A. Al-ManaKing Saud UniversityRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaEmail : Sonja DuempelmannHarvard Graduate School of DesignCambridge, MA 02138, USAEmail : Nobuo KobayashiShimane UniversityNishikawatsuMatsue – 6908504JapanEmail : Bianca Maria RinaldiUniversity of Camerino, ItalyEmail :
Joachim Wolschke-BulmahnLeibniz University, Hanover, GermanyEmail : Nilimesh RoychowdhuryFaculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, IndiaE-mail : Pradip Kumar ChattopadhyayFaculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, IndiaE-mail : Sisir Kumar MitraFaculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, IndiaE-mail :
the 4th International Conference on Landscape
and Urban Horticulture -“Impact of Landscape Horticulture
on Development of Urban Economy with Green Environment”
Background
Urbanization has made rapid stride with the increase in world population. The various components in the urban and peri urban ecosystem are also changing continuously. Environmental pollution reduction, employment and income generation etc. are some of the important facets of urban and peri urban horticulture. A spontaneous shift thus to urban horticulture is also taking place. Urban green space comprises with natural, seminatural and artificial habitats. Development of adequate green space is essential to mitigate different environmental challenges. Planned landscape and urban horticulture will ensure better urban ecosystem and would help for sustainable livelihood even of resource poor people.
The Conference has been arranged during 12 to 14th September, 2013 in Kolkata under the aegies of ISHS, SAH, BCKV, Govt.of West Bengal, Govt. of India and many others.
Conference Theme :
The theme proposed for the conference is “Landscape horticulture, urban economy and development of green environment for changing quality of life”
Objectives :
Conference will review and deliberate upon the following issues:
Ø Historical impact on landscape horticulture
Ø Organic food production and green environment for cities and urban people
Ø Influence of art, culture, aesthetic factors in landscape
Ø Maintenance of biodiversity in the urban areas for a sustainable environment
Ø Plants in urban landscape for sustainable development
Ø Landscape planning using modern technological interventions
Ø Urban wetland and waste land management
Ø Urban tourism, horticulture and green environment
Ø Disaster management in urban green environment
Ø Role of Govt., Non-Govt., Corporate sectors and others for sustenance of urban horticulture
The objective of the conference is to provide an unique opportunity for scholars, scientists and others with multidisciplinary approach to harness the available potential for furtherance the cause of landscape and urban horticulture and environment.
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Convenors : (1) Prof.(Dr.) Nilimesh Roychowdhury (2) Prof.(Dr.) Pradip Kr. Chattopadhyay (3) Prof.(Dr.) Sisir Kumar MitraAddress: Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya Mohanpur(741252), Nadia, West Bengal, India Phone: (1) 919830570457 (2) 919433412270 (3) 919432174249 Email: (1) [email protected] (2) (3) [email protected] FAX : 033-25828460 Website: Highlights ICLUH Kolkata 2013
www.bckv.edu.in-International Scientific Committee
Gert Groening – Institute for Design History and Theory – College of Architecture, Berlin University of the Arts, Berlin, GermanyE-mail : David Aldous – University of Queensland, Gatton, Lawes, 4160, Australia.E-mail : Zhou Wu-Zhong – Institute of Tourism and Landscape Architecture, School, of Art, South East University, Nanjing 210096, PR China.E-mail : James Hitchmough – Department of Landscape, University of Sheffield, U.K.E-mail : Tarun Kumar Bose – Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, India.E-mail : Radha Gobindo Maiti – Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, India.E-mail :
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Participation This Conference is expected to be attended by a galaxy of
scientists and scholars from all over the world. The other participants will be government officials, experts, corporate sector, planners, traders and entrepreneurs.Registration : Until 31.12.2012 After 31.12.2012
Non ISHS Members 500=00 600=00 ISHS Members: 400=00 500=00 Student Members: 100=00 150=00 One day participation 200=00 300=00 Submission of Paper
An abstract in English not exceeding 200 words related to the objectives of the conference should be sent via e-mail. The official language of the conference is English. Full papers are to be written following the style and format of Acta Horticulturae – a publication of ISHS. The papers will be reviewed by the Editors and members of the Editorial Board. Only those papers judged suitable for publication will be published in a volume of Acta Horticulturae. “Please visit http ://
for details.”Significance of the conference :
India is a country with long history of architecture, landscape etc. In the contemporary landscaping among the gardening styles, the Mughal type deserves attention which has originated in India and the contribution of Mughal Emperor is quite significant.
In the vast and beautiful land of India, Indian people live with various modes of production and life style. TajMahal – one of the seven wonders of the world is in India. India is one of the developing country and its rapid economic development is significant. India is the largest democratic country in the world.
West Bengal a province in India and its capital Kolkata was the capital of India during British regime till 1911. It's agroclimate is diverse as it has Himalayas in the north comprising Darjeeling (a beautiful hill station and famous for Darjeeling tea) and in the south the enchanting Sunderbans (Royal Bengal Tiger Reserve).
The diverse agroclimate has assisted to develop diversified landscape and rapid urbanization has encouraged to develop urban horticulture. Green environment is the challenge for pollution reduction and for changing quality of life.
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We believe that India's (Kolkata) hosting the International Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture is significant to the development of landscape horticulture, urban economy and development of green environment for changing quality of life both in India and in the world.Conference site : We cordially invite with great pleasure our colleagues, scholars, experts and the industry throughout the world to come to Kolkata the 'City of Joy' for the grand event.Kolkata – a city of hospitality: Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal – a province of India. It is the gateway of eastern India and north eastern India. It has neighbours like Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.The International Airport (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose) is situated at DumDum 20 km. away from the city. The city is well connected with 3 railway terminals Howrah, Sealdah and Kolkata with exhaustive railway network. The city has metro network.Climate in Kolkata :
Hotels and Accommodation : A variety of accommodation can serve different needs of the
conference delegates. There are star graded hotels in Kolkata. Most of these hotels are located in the Esplanade area of the city where a large variety of means of transportation are available.Dining :
All famous Indian and Western cuisines can be found in Kolkata. The distinctive cuisine while equally delicious and tasty symbolize diverse local cultures. Restaurants and bars of different sizes either attached to hotels operated independently or scattered throughout the city proper. We will also do our best to satisfy different needs in dining as specified by the conference delegates.Post conference tour :
Incorporating modernism with traditions, Kolkata is a colourful and stylish city. We will arrange tours for all delegates to visit extra ordinary landscape and scenic spots and historic sites in an around Kolkata. Visitors may see the famous mountain and sea, experience rich Indian history, taste colourful popular culture and sample distinctive local customs. Please follow next announcement for details.