2014 International Conference on Air Benefit,
Cost and Attainment Assessment
Bridging Science, Policy and Actions
Tsinghua University, Beijing
May 28-30, 2014
(Second Announcement and Call for Papers)
Website: http://abacas-dss.com/conferences/2014
Following the 1st conference held in Hangzhou in June 2013, the 2014 International
Conference on Air Benefit, Cost and Attainment Assessment will be held on 28-30 May
2014 in Beijing, China. This Conference is being organised by Tsinghua University,
University of Tennessee, Zhejiang University, and South China University of Technology,
with support from other institutions, including the Ministry of Environmental Protection
of China, US EPA, and Energy Foundation. The Conference aims to provide a high-level
platform for air quality scientists and policy makers from various disciplines to exchange
ideas and views on key leading issues related to environment and energy in China and
over the world. A one-day training workshop on “Air Benefit and Cost Assessment and
Attainment System” (ABaCAS) will also be provided to air quality managers and
scientists of interest with demo and hands-on sessions on cutting-edge air quality
management tools on 28 May, 2014.
Theme：
1. Air pollutants emission and control technologies
— National and regional emission inventory development
— Future economy, energy and emission projections
— Air pollution control technologies
2. Monitoring and modeling of regional air pollution
— Monitoring and measurement of air pollution
— Regional air quality modeling and assessment
— Meteorology and air quality forecast
3. Air pollution control cost and its health benefit
— Impact of air pollution on health and ecosystem
— Benefit assessment of air pollution control
— Cost assessment of air pollution control
4. Air quality standards and attainment planning
— National and regional air quality management framework
— Integrated assessment of air quality attainment policy and planning
— Action Plan for Air Pollution Prevention and Control
Important Dates：
1. Deadline for abstract submission: April 15, 2014
2. Notification of acceptance: April 22, 2014
3. Deadline for early registration: April 28, 2014
4. ABaCAS Training Workshop: May 28, 2014
5. Formal conference: May 29-30, 2014
Conference Chairs：
— Academician Jiming HAO
Tsinghua University
— Academician Kefa CEN
Zhejiang University
Organizers：
— Tsinghua University, China
— The University of Tennessee, USA
— Zhejiang University, China
— South China University of Technology, China
Co-Organizers：
— Chinese Academy of Engineering
— Clean Air Alliance of China
— Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning
— Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences
— Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center
— Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences
Supporters:
— Energy Foundation
— US Environmental Protection Agency
— Ministry of Environmental Protection, China
Scientific Committee (In Alphabetical Order):
Amman Markus, IIASA
Carmichael R. Gregory, The University of Iowa
Chai Fahe, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences
Chen Changhong, Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences
Chen Jianming, Fudan University
Cheng Shuiyuan, Beijing University of Technology
Chiang Pen-Chi, National Taiwan University
Cox Chris, The University of Tennessee
Dale Evarts, US EPA
Fu Joshua, The University of Tennessee
Fu Qingyan, Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center
Gao Jian, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences
Gao Xiang, Zhejiang University
He Kebin, Tsinghua University
Jang Carey, US EPA
Kan Haidong, Fudan University
Lei Yu, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning
Lin Jerry, Lamar University
Louie Peter, Hongkong EPD
Luo Zhongyang, Zhejiang University
Pleim Jonathan, US EPA
Schreifels Jeremy, US EPA
Shao Min, Beijing University
Walsh P. Michael, ICCT
Wang Jinnan, Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning
Wang Shuxiao, Tsinghua University
Wang Tijian, Nanjing University
Wang Zifa, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, CAS
Ye Daiqi, South China University of Technology
Zhao Lijian, Energy Foundation
Zhu Tong, Peking University
Zhuang Guoshun, Fudan University
Executive Committees:
Wang Shuxiao, Tsinghua University
Fu Joshua, the University of Tennessee
Jang Carey, US EPA
Tonny Xie, CAAC
Gao Xiang, Zhejiang University
Luo Kun, Zhejiang University
Zhu Yun, South China University of Technology
Cao Bailing, Tsinghua University
Guan Xin, Tsinghua University
Gao Yuhua, Tsinghua University
Languages:
— English (preferred)
— Chinese (acceptable with presentation slides in English)
Abstract Submission:
Conference delegates may present abstract, or attend the conference without
presenting the abstract (A presentation title must be provided). To submit your abstract,
please visit section “Abstract Submission” on our conference web-site and submit your
abstract online before April 15, 2014.
Conference Registration:
Online
registration
and
most
up-to-date
details
are
available
at
http://abacas-dss.com/conferences/2014.
Registration fee: The onsite registration fee is 1200RMB, and 600RMB for students.
The early registration fee is 1000RMB, and 500RMB for students. The registration fee
includes conference venue, documents and meals.
ABaCAS Training Workshop:
ABaCAS software package (including BenMAP-CE, SMAT-CE, RSM-VAT, and
CoST-CE) will be available for downloading and installation in the website one week
before the conference. Those interested should register online at our conference web-site.
The training is free, but charges for meals of 200RMB per person if not registered to the
conference.
PAYMENT:
Please pay your registration fees by bank transfer to the bank account of the
conference (as listed below) in US Dollars or RMB. After your payment information is
received and confirmed, accommodation for you and your accompanying persons will be
reserved. Conference Registrations cannot be acknowledged or processed without
payment.
(1) The USD bank account
BENEFICIARY’S NAME：TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
ACCOUNT NO：778350033647
BENEFICIARY’S BANK NAME： THE BANK OF CHINA, HEAD OFFICE
BENEFICIARY’S BANK ADDRESS ：NO. 1, FUXINGMEN NEI AVENUE,
BEIJING, PRC, 100818.
SWIFT CODE: BKCHCNBJ
(2) The RMB bank account
户名：清华大学
开户行：工行北京分行海淀西区支行
账号：0200004509089131550
Remittance information: Please make sure that your name, email address, telephone
number and ABaCAS2014 are filled in the "Remittance Information" or "Remarks"
column (The name of the column may vary from bank to bank), otherwise ABaCAS2014
office cannot know who has remitted the money.
After the telegraphic transfer payment, please scan the receipt provided by the bank
and send the receipt by email attachments to ABaCAS2014@163.com. We will reply to you
as soon as your payment has been confirmed. The receipt of registration fees will be
provided at on-site registration on May 27, 2013.
Accommodation in Beijing
Please contact conference secretariat for assistance with accommodation reservation.
Only requests from REGISTERED delegates will be accepted. Please register before
sending your accommodation reservation requests.
Conference Secretariats:
School of Environment, Tsinghua University
Beijing, 100084, China
Tel：+86-10-62794833
Fax：+86-10-62773597
For logistic issues: ABaCAS2014@163.com
For academic issues: shxwang@tsinghua.edu.cn