Vietnamese, US experts discuss approaches to sustainability

24/07/2006 -- 12:29 PM

Ha Noi (VNA) - Vietnamese and American scientists on July 24 gathered in Ha Noi at a forum to explore scientific approaches to urban sustainability and new university design. The forum, jointly organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Arizona State University and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), is being held during a visit by US scientists led by the former Secretary Assistant of Science, Technology, Environment and Health, Anthony (Bud) Rock. Bui Manh Hai, Vice Minister of MOST told the forum that he hoped the scientists could decide on specific fields for future Viet Nam-US scientific and technological cooperation. The forum is expected to look at issues related to urban sustainability along with urban growth challenges and sustainability on a global scale. Participants will also discuss how to develop and apply geographic information systems and spatial modeling techniques to protect the sustainability of urban areas and thereby maintain global sustainability on a large scale. Anthony " Bud" Rock, who is also a Special Advisor to the Arizona State University'sPresident for the Strategic International Initiatives programme, said that experts from the ASU and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) had come to Viet Nam to explore opportunities for scientific and technological cooperation with the relevant Vietnamese agencies and contribute to sustainable development in both countries.-Enditem
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