18 mancid annual conference [manco]

18th MANCID ANNUAL CONFERENCE [MANCO]
2nd announcement
this issue
SECURING WATER FOR FOOD AND
RURAL COMMUNITY UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE
8 - 10 March 2013
INVITATION FROM THE
CHAIR OF MANCID
The 18th MANCID Annual Conference
under the theme of “ Securing Water
for Food and Rural Community under
Climate Change” will be held for 3
days in Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Darul Makmur from 8th to 10th March
2013.
BEM APPROVED : 8 CPD HOURS
BEM REF. NO. : 847 dlm BEM/REG/12
Organized
By:
Supported By:
SECURING WATER FOR FOOD AND RURAL COMMUNITY
UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE
INTRODUCTION
Climate change is an added stressor on the increasingly
complex and interlinked issues of rural development, food
security
triggered by
demographic changes, overstretched
environmental and natural resources. It is believed that
improving
irrigation
and
drainage
systems
and
rural
development as well as increasing food production will play a key
role in achieving the rural water and food security, especially in
the developing countries. Considering the impending climate
change, intervention factored in all decision making processes in
the irrigation and drainage activities.
GENERAL INFOMATION
Cameron Highlands is the smallest
district in the state of Pahang which is
located in the north-western corner of
the state. One of the wonders of
Malaysia, it is the largest and most
famous hill resort in the country.
Cameron Highlands is made up of 4
main townships followed by smaller
settlements at different elevations. The
first town from the south is Ringlet,
followed by Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Kea
Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and
Kampung Raja.
TOPICS AND SUB—TOPICS

Role of Irrigation and Drainage in Climate Change
Adaptation

Understanding Impacts of Climate on Land and Water Use

Revisiting Design and Operation Criteria for Irrigation and
Drainage Facilities

Managing Frequent Floods and Droughts

Role of Irrigation and Drainage Intervention in Securing
Food Production and Livelihood for Rural Community.

Securing Water and Livelihood of Rural Community

Improving Irrigation Efficiency

Water Sharing and Water Transfer in Water Stressed Areas
Strawberry farms can be found almost
everywhere in Cameron Highlands. All
offer locally grown strawberries and
home made strawberry jams and a
very cheap price. Some strawberry
farms will let you pluck your own
strawberries and charge you according
to the weight. Here is a list of some of
the popular strawberry farms in
Cameron Highlands :
- Big Red Strawberry Farm
- Healthy Strawberry Farm
- Kasimani's Strawberry Farm
- KHM Strawberry Farm
- Raju's Hill Strawberry Farm
TENTATIVE
Friday, 8 MARCH 2013
Time
Activity
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Registration & Hotel Check in
Saturday, 9 MARCH 2013
PARTICIPANT
Time
Activity
8.30 am – 9.00 am
Registration
9.00 am – 10.00 am
Opening Ceremony
10.00 am – 10.30 am
Keynote Address
10.30 am – 11.00 am
Break
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Session I
» VENUE: EQUATORIAL HOTEL , CAMERON HIGHLANDS
1.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Break
» DATE: 8th ~ 10th MARCH 2013
2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Session II
» OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English and Malay
8.00 pm
MANCID AGM Meeting
The Conference will bring together professionals and practitioners
from the various sectors to share in-sights into the challenges and
opportunities in the field of water, food security, rural
development & climate change.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
CONFERENCE FEES
MANCID' MEMBER : RM 400
Sunday, 10 MARCH 2013
NON MEMBER : RM 450
Time
Activity
STUDENT : RM 100
8.00 am – 12.00 noon
Site Visit
Fee EXEMPTION for paper presenters
This conference fee is non-refundable. However, replacement is allowed.
* The registration fee includes conference materials, site visit, refreshments and
lunches during the conference.
REGISTRATION FORM & ENQUIRY :
Registration form should reach the Conference Secretariat before 15th
February 2013. For more information, please contact the secretariat:
Pn. Nur Azantulaqma / Cik Nooraida
Secretariat MANCID
Bhg. Pengairan dan Saliran Pertanian,
Kementerian Pertanian Dan Industri Asas Tani Malaysia,
Menara 4G 1, Aras 4,
62624 Putrajaya.
Phone: 03-88701662 / 1575
Fax: 03-88884855
E-mail:
[email protected] /
[email protected]
ACCOMODATION OVERVIEW
The organizer has obtained the following rate for this
conference at EQUATORIAL HOTEL:

Superior:
RM 184.00 NETT PER PERSON / NIGHT

Twin Sharing:
RM 92.00 PER PERSON / NIGHT
Hotel booking can be made through the Conference
Secretariat or with the hotel directly under MANCO 18th.
Payments for accommodation should be made directly to the
hotel.
* Rooms allocation is based on “FIRST COME FIRST SERVE“
basis.
* Please contact Equatorial Hotel for more information:
Senior Sales Manager
Shoba Devi
03 - 22757866
FEES PAYMENT METHOD
CASH
Payment by cash can be made on the day of registration
CHEQUE
FORM
Please make cheque payable to MANCID
LOCAL ORDER
Local Order can be sent to the Conference Secretariat or
submitted on the day of registration.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name: ______________________________________
Designation : _________________________________
Position: _________________________________
Organisation: ________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
____________________________________________
Tel: ________________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________
SEND TO :
Secretariat MANCID
Bhg. Pengairan dan Saliran
Pertanian,
Kementerian Pertanian Dan
Industri Asas Tani Malaysia,
E-mail: ______________________________________
MANCID Membership Status:
Member
Non—member
Hotel Reservation:
Please make room reservation :
Menara 4G 1, Aras 4,
62624 Putrajaya.
Phone: 03-88701662 / 1575
Fax: 03-88884855
E-mail:
Type:
Superior
Twin sharing
No. of Room (s) : ________________
Date of Arrival: __________________
Date of Departure: ________________
[email protected] /
[email protected]
OR I will arrange my own accommodation :
* PLEASE TICK APPROPRIATE BOXES