Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts
About "Call for Abstracts"
The Japan Biochar Association (JBA) and Japan Association for Human and Environmental Symbiosis (JAHES) are pleased to host the 2nd Asia Pacific Biochar Conference, APBC KYOTO 2011, in Kyoto, Japan on September 15 – 18, 2011. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations will be accepted that correspond to one or more of the following three research themes.
（１）Education and diffusion methods of carbon sequestration by biochar.
（２）The impacts of applying biochar to agriculture and forest soils. Topics covered include: effects on yields, microbial activity, soil physical and chemical properties and greenhouse gas emissions
（３）Steps in the commercialization of biochar: Lessons from the region. Topics covered include: standardization and characterization of the production of biochar; biochar production processes; financial and market development; meeting local regulations and R&D

The entire schedule for abstract submission and registration is shown below. Submitters should use the abstract submission system.

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An International Scientific Committee will review all abstracts by May 31th, 2011 　and will send notification of acceptance shortly thereafter. 　(The period for reviewing has been extended.)

Important dates

May 15, 2011 Abstract submission deadline
May 31, 2011 Abstract notification to authors & request for extended abstracts for oral or poster presentation (The period for reviewing has been extended.)
July 1, 2011 Registration deadline (early-bird rate)
July 31, 2011 Extended abstract submission deadline
August 12, 2011 Registration deadline (standard rate)
August 8, 2011 Final program notification

Any questions or concerns should be directed to: Office of 2nd Asia Pacific Biochar Conference
E-mail：info@apbc2011.com