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abstract: The inaugural International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC 2007) which was held in December 3rd-4th, 2007 at Universiti Sains Malaysia, had attracted 125 papers from all over the world, mainly researchers and academia from Developing Countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, Republic of Iran, Indonesia, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Japan, Australia, Holland and many more. The conference was organized in 6 parallel sessions of specific sub-themes for the duration of the 2 days.

Following the outstanding success of the 1st ICBEDC2007, we, the organizers, the School of Housing , Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia , is organizing a higher impact follow-up conference. The theme of the 2nd ICBEDC2008 is “Sustainable Built Environment: Bridging Theory and Practice”. By adopting this theme, we are reinforcing our commitment in promoting sustainable practices in the development of the built environment in developing countr

abstract: ICENV 2008 will be the largest technical event on environment in the world with the biggest impact to the green and sustainable development. ICENV 2008 will provide a stimulating forum for scientists, engineers, educators, environmentalists and students from all over the world to disseminate their new research findings and exchange information on emerging areas of research in the emerging fields of environment. ICENV 2008 will also create a pleasant environment for the participants to meet old friends and make new friends who share similar research interests. Please be assured that ICENV 2008 will be very memorable in your lifetime.

abstract: The productivity and diversity of marine ecosystems act as invaluable natural resource which is vital to the survival and well being of the human kind. This is especially crucial for a maritime nations like Malaysia. Today, increasing human activities such as over-fishing, coastal development, pollution, introduction of exotic species and climate change have caused significant damage that could pose a serious threat to this fragile environment.

Marine resource management has become one of the most challenging problems faced by nations worldwide. Transboundary and integrated marine resource management strategies are crucial to ensure the future sustainability of the ecosystem. Hence it is timely to initiate this International Conference on Marine Ecosystem which focuses on discussing and addressing issues related to challanges in maintaining the sustainability of the ecosystem. This conference offers an opportunity for marine experts to share and explore cutting edge technology and knowledge in marine sciences to ensure long term stability of this natural heritage.