STOCKHOLM. The long-term consequences of modern warfare provide the focus of an international conference to be held near Stockholm during 26-28 July 2002. The Vietnam Environmental Conference will bring together scientists and other experts
from all over the world to discuss the continuing impact of the Vietnam War.
Though formally concluded over a quarter-century ago, the war left a persistent legacy of contamination and destruction that has yet to be thoroughly examined. The purpose of the conference is to asses the long-term environmental consequences in terms of their inter-related effects on ecosystems, public health and economic activity.
It is hoped that the knowledge resulting from the Conference will not only be helpful in repairing the wounds of war in the affected countries -
Though formally concluded over a quarter-century ago, the war left a persistent legacy of contamination and destruction that has yet to be thoroughly examined. The purpose of the conference is to asses the long-term environmental consequences in terms of their inter-related effects on ecosystems, public health and economic activity.
It is hoped that the knowledge resulting from the Conference will not only be helpful in repairing the wounds of war in the affected countries -
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia - but will also be useful in analysing the long-term consequences of other wars, past, present and future. It may, for example, yield clues about what to expect in Afghanistan 25 years from now.
Preparations for the Conference are being supervised by an international steering committee that includes several distinguished scientists who have conducted research in Vietnam.
Among them is L. Wayne Dwernychuk of Hatfield Consultants in British Columbia, Canada, who points (Please click "Next" button.)
Preparations for the Conference are being supervised by an international steering committee that includes several distinguished scientists who have conducted research in Vietnam.
Among them is L. Wayne Dwernychuk of Hatfield Consultants in British Columbia, Canada, who points (Please click "Next" button.)