Environment 2007 Environment 2007

Environment 2007
International Conference
on
Integrated Sustainable Energy Resources
in the Arid Regions
January 28 ­ February 01, 2007
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Day I – Sunday, January 28, 2007
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
10:00-10:05 : National Anthem
10:05-10:10 : Recitation of Holy Quran
Envt 2007 Exhibition & Conference
OPENING CEREMONY
10:10-10:15 : H.E. Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Minister of Environment and Water,
United Arab Emirates.
10:15-10:20 : Ms. Mervat Tallawy, Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary,
UN-ESCWA.
10:20-10:25 : Dr. Habib El Habr, Director and Regional Representative, UNEP, ROWA
10:25-10:30 : Prof. Ali Sayigh, Chairman of World Renewable Energy Congress,
Director General, WREN, UK
10:30-12:00 : TOUR TO THE EXHIBITION CENTRE
12:00-14:00 : SET UP Of POSTERS

POSTER SESSION
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
Moderator: Dr. Habib El Habr
12: 00 onwards Registration
Chairperson : Prof. Philip Eames
15:00-15:05
15:05 Prof. Shahbaz Khan, , Charles Sturt University/CSIRO, Australia; “Responsible Energy Generation to reduce Green House Emissions: An A n International and
Australian Comparative Policy and Law Analysis”.
15:10-15:15
15:15 Dr. Isabel Boira Segarra, , Mott MacDonald, Brighton, UK; “Kyoto Protocols Incentives for Reducing Greenhouse Gases and the Benefits and Opportunities for the Middle
East”.
15:20-15:25
15:25 Dr. Yuri Yevdokimov, Departments of Economics and Civil Engineering, University of New N
Brunswick , Canada; “Global Climate Change and Freight Transportation in
Canada: Demand Side Analysis”.
15:30-15:35
15:35 Dr. Shafiqah A. Al-Awadhi
Awadhi, , Kuwait University, Kuwait; “Statistical Analysis for the Air Quality in the State of Kuwait”.
15:40-15:45
15:45 Prof. Ibrahim Abdel Gelil, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain; “Sustainable Energy Future for the Arab Countries”.
15:50-15:55
15:55 Prof. Amine Boudghene Stambouli, , University of Sciences and Technology of Oran, Algeria; “Overview and Perspectives of the Algerian Renewable Energy
Programme”.
16:00-16:05
16:05 Prof. Mohammad Ameri, Power & Water University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; “The Feasibility Study for the Application of Tidal & Wave Energies es in Iran”.
16:10-16:15
16:15 Dr. Samir Khdhir Yassin Al-ani
ani, , College Of Education For Women, Baghdad university; “Development of a single crystal silicon solar cells”.
16:20-16:25
16:25 Dr. Ibrahim M. Hamammu, Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya, “Cost Effective Processing for High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells”.
16:30-16:45
16:45 COFEE BREAK
16:45-16:50
16:50 Engr. . Zahid Ali, , Deputy Director General (Technical), NISTE, “Incorporating low cost building construction materials and techniques for achieving energy efficiency”.
16:55-17:00
17:00 Dr. Farzad J Kazemi, , Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; “Wind Catchers : an old concept in Modern Air Conditioning Age”.
17:05-17:10
17:10 Prof. Mohammad C Amiri, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, , Iran; “Reverse Osmosis: a promising technology for arid regions”
17:15-17:20
17:20 Mr. Saidur R Sattar, , University of Malaya, Malaysia; “An application of Energy and Exergy analysis at the transportation sector of Malaysia”.
17:25-17:30
17:30 Prof. Bachir Raissouni, , AUI Center of Environmental Issues and Regional Development, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, , Morocco; “Promoting
environmental
awareness and sustainable regional development in the Middle Atlas of Morocco”.
17:35-17:40
17:40 Mr. Salah Jebara Al-Bufalah
Bufalah, , Area Engineering Manager (NEB), ADCO, Abu Dhabi, UAE; “Innovation Approach to Shallow Water Pipeline Laying in
Environmentally Sensitive Areas”.
17:45-17:50
17:50 Mr. Amer H. Siddique, , HSEQA Manager, Natural Gas Division, Adnoc Distribution, Abu Dhabi, UAE; “Clean Fueling In Abu Dhabi & Sharjah“.
17:55-18:00
18:00 Ms. Masooma Abdul Imam Al-Aidani
Aidani, Sr. Environment Engineer –HSED, Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER), Abu Ahabi, , UAE, “Health Safety and Environment
Impact Assessment for GREEN DIESEL PROJECT (GDP), UNLEADED GASOLINE, ULG/LSGO) CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FACILITIES - (BEAAT)”
20:00 RECEPTION FOR SPEAKERS AND SUPPORTERS AT HILTON HOTEL-ABU DHABI.

CONFERENCE
SESSION
Day II – Monday, January 29, 2007
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
07:45 MORNING COFFEE BREAK
08:00-08:30
08:30 Keynote Speaker : Prof. Ali Sayigh, Chairman of World Renewable Energy Congress, Director General of WREN; “Worldwide Progress in
Renewable Energy”.
Sub theme I : Solar Energy Resources
08:30-08:50
08:50 Dr. Allan Hoffman, , Senior Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington DC, US;
“The Role of Renewable Energy in Meeting Future Energy Demand”.
08:50-09:10
09:10 Dr. Terry Peterson, , Solar Power Consulting, Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, DC; “Outlook for large scale concentrating solar
power in arid regions”.
09:10-09:30
09:30 Dr. Anhar Hegazi, , Director, Sustainable Development and Productivity Division, UN-ESCWA, U
Lebanon; “Solar Thermal Electricity Technologies
and Systems: Current Status and Future Prospects.”
09:30-09:50
09:50 Mr. Christian Pietschiny, , Architecture, Germany, “The Tallest Zero-Energy Building of the World for Arid Regions”.
09:50-10:10
Prof. Philip Eames, Professor of Energy Efficiency and Conservation, School of Engineering, University of Warwick, UK; “Performance predictions
for line-axis and point focus concentrating photovoltaic systems”.
10:10-10:30
10:30 Dr. Basel Al Yousfi, Acting Deputy Regional Director; Regional DTIE Officer, UNEP/ROWA, Bahrain; “Renewable Energy Outlook in the Arab
Region-The Institutional Framework of Cooperation”.
10:30-10:50
10:50 Prof. Ammar Moussi, University of Biskra, , Algeria; “Photovoltaic Systems, Trends and Expectations”.
10:50-11:00
11:00 COFFEE BREAK
Sub theme II : Wind Energy
11:00-11:20
11:20 Dr. Martin Alder, Managing Director, Wind Direct Ltd., UK; “Development of Direct Supply Wind Energy using Market Based Economic omic Support
Mechanisms”.
11:20-11:40
11:40 Eng. Abdi Ashur Hassan, DONG Energy , Fredericia, , Denmark; “Life cycle assessment of wind turbines ; an analysis of potential l for
design for environment”.
11:40-12:00
12:00 Dr. Athanasios Zeris, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; “On the instantaneous Wind Spectral Energy”.
Sub theme III : Marine And Coastal Renewable Energy Resources
Theme I : Renewable Energy Resources
Moderator: Prof. Stephen Salter
Chairperson: Mr. Michael Jefferson
12:00-12:20
12:20 Prof. A. S. Bahaj, Professor of Sustainable Energy, Head of the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG), University of Southampton, UK;
“Marine Current Energy Conversion: The Steps Needed for Successful l Implementation of the Technology”.
12:20-12:40
12:40 Dr. Joseph Sebastian Paimpillil, , Center for Earth Research and Environment Management, Cochin, India; “Wave climate for wave energy potential
estimation and energy extraction in near shore regions”.
12: 45-14:00 LUNCH

CONFERENCE
SESSION
Day II – Monday, January 29, 2007
Theme II : Energy Efficient Water Desalination and Treatment Technologies
Moderator: Prof. A.S. BAHAJ
Chairperson: Dr. Mohammed Y Abdelraheem
14:00-14:30
14:30 Keynote Speaker : Prof. Dr. M.A. Darwish, , Kuwait University, , Kuwait; “Energy and Water in Kuwait: A Sustainability
View Point"
Sub theme I : Sustainable Water Desalination Technologies
14:30-14:50
14:50 Dr. Allan Hoffman, Senior Analyst, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, , U.S. Department of Energy,
Washington, DC, US; “Solar Powered Desalination in the Middle East and Northern Africa
ca”.
14:50-15:10
15:10 Prof. Stephen Salter, , Emeritus Professor of Engineering Design, School of Engineering g and Electronics, University of
Edinburgh, Scotland; “Wave Powered Desalination”.
15:10-15:30
15:30 Dr. Tarek Sadek, , Project Director, National Water Resources Plan (NWRP), Ministry of Water Resources and
Irrigation (MWRI), Egypt; “Impact of desalination developments and strategic options to protect the environment
and public health in the ESCWA region”.
15:30-15:45
15:45 COFFEE BREAK
Sub theme II : Energy Efficiency In Desalination, Water And Waste e Water Treatment
15:45-16:05
16:05 Dr. John Tonner, President and Partner of Water Consultants International; “A A Review of
Environmental Impacts of Operating Large-Scale Seawater Reverse Osmosis Facilities”.
16:05-16:25
16:25 Mr. Masaru Yoshimoto, , Senior Process Engineer, Processing and Maintenance Department, , Abu Dhabi Oil Co., Ltd.
(Japan), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; “Successful Energy- Efficient Desalination using Reverse Osmosis”.
16:25-16:45
16:45 Dr. Corrado Sommariva, , President, European Desalination Society, Divisional Director,
Desalination and Water Treatment Group, Mott MacDonald, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; “Optimisation
in
Plant Efficiency and Environmental Impact”.
16:45-17:05
17:05 Dr. Malini Balakrishnan, The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, INDIA; “Initiatives and
challenges in water and wastewater treatment technologies in India
ia”.
17:05-17:25
17:25 Dr. Joseph Cotruvo, , Joseph Cotruvo & Associates LLC, Washington DC, US and Dr. Houssain
Abouzaid, , World Health Organization (WHO EMRO), Cairo, Egypt; “New WHO Guidance for Desalination:
Desalinated Water Quality and Environmental Impact Assessment”.
17:25-17:45
17:45 Dr. Tahir Hussain, , Professor, Environmental Engineering and Chair, Civil Engineering, ing, Faculty of Engineering and
Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, “Environmental and Health Impacts of
Desalination and Mitigation Approaches”.
20:30 GALA DINNER AT LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI (POOL SIDE)

CONFERENCE
SESSION
Day III – Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
Theme III : Energy Efficiency Applications
07:45 MORNING COFFEE BREAK
08:00-08:30
08:30 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Michael Jefferson, , Chairman, Policies Committee, World Renewable Energy Network and a
Congresses
08:30-08:50
08:50 Prof. A. S. Bahaj, , Professor of Sustainable Energy, Head of the Sustainable Energy Research Group p (SERG), University of Southampton, UK; “Do
Photovoltaic Atria deliver Sustainable Buildings? – A Southampton University Case Study”.
09:10 Prof. Marco Sala, Professor, Department of Architectural Technology and Design, University of Florence, Italy and Director, Interuniversity
Research Center ABITA; “Innovative Low Energy Buildings in Europe”.
09:30 Prof. Norbert Lechner, , Professor and Architect, College of Architecture, Design and Construction, C
Auburn University, Alabama, USA; “The
Conceptually Clear Heliodon: : A Tool for Solar Responsive Design”.
09:50 Dr. Mohammed Salah-Eldin
Imbabi, Executive Technical Director, Environmental Building Partnership Ltd (EBP(
EBP), Senior Lecturer, School of
Engineering and Physical Sciences, The University of Aberdeen, King’s s College, Scotland, UK; “The performance of dynamic breathing
buildings in the UAE”.
10:10 Mr. Aijaz Ahmad, , Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Institute Technology Brunei (ITB), Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Darussalam; “Performance of ITB Low Energy House”.
10:30 Mr. Berthold Breid, , Deutsche Energie-Agentur
GmbH (dena(
dena) ) :The German Energy Agency, Berlin, Germany; “Energy Efficiency in Daily Life –Potential and
Possibilities.
08:50-09:10
09:10-09:30
09:30-09:50
09:50—10:10
10:10-10:30
10:30-10:45 10:45 COFFEE BREAK
Moderator: Dr. Basel Al Yousfi
Chairperson: Dr. Allan Hoffman
10:45-11:05
11:05 Prof Federico M BUTERA, , Professor, Environmental Applied Physics, Department of Building and Environment Science and Technology,
Polytechnic of Milan, Italy; “ Guidelines for low energy urban design in hot dry climates”.
11:05-11:25
11:25 Prof. Heiselberg, , Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; “Energy Performance of Buildings – The European
Approach to Sustainability”.
11:25-11:45
11:45 Dr. Patrick James, Senior Research Fellow, Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG), School of Civil Engineering ering & Environment,
University of Southampton, UK; “Potential Impact of Emerging Glazing Technologies on Energy Consumption in Middle Eastern
Buildings”.
11:45-12:05
12:05 Mr.
Gregory Cox, , Technical Director, Mott MacDonald, Dubai, United Arab Emirates;
“District Cooling with Thermal Storage in Arid Climates”.
12:05-12:25
12:25 Prof. Dr. Mohamad KORDAB, Team Leader, Sustainable Energy Issues Team, Sustainable Development and Productivity Division, UN- ESCWA,
Lebanon; “Renewable Energy Applications in Rural Areas; An Approach for Poverty Alleviation”.
12:25-12:45
12:45 Dr. Ali Yaacoub; Director General, Lebanese Cleaner Production Centre, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, Beirut,
Lebanon, “Sustainable Consumption and Production of Energy.”.
12:45-13:05
13:05 Dr. Costis Toregas, , Global Consortium for Sustainable Solutions, Principal and President Emeritus, Public Technology Institute, Washington, DC; “Mobility
technology as an Energy Efficiency Strategy”.
13:05-14:00 14:00 LUNCH

CONFERENCE
SESSION
Day III – Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
Moderator: Prof. Frederico Butera
Theme IV : Policies
Chairperson: Prof. Ali Sayigh
14:00-14:30
14:30 Keynote Speaker : Dr. Lawrence L. Kazmerski, , Director, National Center for Photovoltaics, , National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, Colorado, US; “Solar
Photovoltaics Technology: At the Tipping Point”.
Sub theme I : Review of Sustainable Energy Policies
14:30-14:50
14:50 Mr. Michael Jefferson, , Chairman, Policies Committee, World Renewable Energy Network and a
Congresses; “A
Critical Review of Sustainable Energy Policies with particular respect r
to renewable energy policies and
programmes, technology innovation and diffusion, and environmental and social needs”.
14:50-15:10
15:10 Dr. John Christensen, Director, UNEP Risø Centre (URC), Denmark; “Drivers Affecting Energy Systems Globally”.
15:10-15:30
15:30 Mr. Eric Usher, Head, Renewable Energy and Finance Unit, UNEP Division of Technology, Paris; “The State of
Global Investment in the Renewable Energy Sector”.
15:30-15:45
15:45 COFFEE BREAK
Sub theme II: Facilitating Renewable Energy Technology Innovation n And Diffusion
15:45-16:05
16:05 Dr. Jagdish P N Giri, , Founder and Executive Director, Aaditya Energy Foundation, Chennai, India; “Determinants
Evolving Sustainable Energy and Environmental Policies and Economics in 21 st Century - An Econometric
Derivation on Energy Resources, Regulations & Sustainable Business ss Scorecards”.
Sub theme III: Renewable Energy Policies and Programmes For The Reduction Of Local And Regional Pollution
16:05-16:25
16:25 Mr. Pradeep Chaturvedi, , Chairman, Indian Association for the Advancement of Science, New N
Delhi, India;
“Policies and Actions for Sustainable Energy Supply and Pollution Control”.
Sub theme IV: Renewable Energy Policies and Programmes For The Alleviation Of Climate Change
16:25-16:45
16:45 Dr. Hans Jurgen Pettelkau, Consultant, BPU GmbH, Germany; “EU EU-DIRECTIVE ( 2002/91/EC ) on the Energy
Performance of Buildings – an Innovative, New and Powerful Instrument for Climate Protection on and Energy
Efficiency”.
16:45-17:05
17:05 Mr. Joel Laykin, , Secretary General, Independent Power Producers Forum (IPPF); “Meeting Climate Change
Challenges” .
Sub theme V: Reducing Health Burden Of Energy and Water Production on by Desalination
17:05-17:25
17:25 Dr. Mahmood Y. Abdulraheem, , Director, Environment and Pollution Programme, Kuwait Fund for the
Advancement of Sciences; “Health and Environmental Impacts of Desalination/Power Plants in the Gulf Region”

CONFERENCE
SESSION
07:45 MORNING COFFEE BREAK
Day IV – Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
08:00-08:30
08:30 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Alexandros N. Tombazis, A N Tombazis and Associates Architects Ltd, Greece. "A letter of advice from a grandpa
architect to his grandchild“.
Sub theme I :Development And Implementation Of Energy Efficiency National Programmes
08:30-08:50
08:50 Dr. Muhammed Imran, , Institute of Transport Studies, Monash University, Australia; “Energy and Transport Policies of Pakistan:
Complementing or Conflicting?”
08:50-09:10
09:10 Prof. Dr. Ali A. Al-Karaghouli
Karaghouli, , Energy Research Center, Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Bahrain, “Potential and Prospects of Solar
Electricity in the Arab World”.
09:10-09:30
09:30 Mr. Steve Gilchrist, Vice President, Canadian Hydrogen Energy Company, Canada; “Hydrogen Fuel Injection To Improve Engine Efficiency -
The Practical Beginning Of The Hydrogen Economy”.
Sub theme II : Regional Integration Of Public Transportation System
09:30-09:50
09:50 Dr. Ayad Altaai, Principal and Co-Founder, Global Consortium for Sustainable Solutions (GCSS), LLC, , USA; “Sustainable Transportation and
Clean Energy: An Overview”.
09:50-10:10
Eng. Naseer Mahfood, Head of Road Planning and Transportation Section, Directorate of Town Planning and Survey, Govt. of Sharjah,
“Benefits of Regional Integration of Public Transportation System : Recommended vision for Dubai/Sharjah
/Ajman
Region”.
Sub theme III: Development Of National Air Quality Control Programmes
10:10-10:30
10:30 Dr. Trond Bøhler
, Research and Development Director, Norwegian Institute for Air Research R
(NILU), presenting on behalf of Environment
Agency – Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE, “Development of National Air Quality Control Programmes”.
10:30-10:50
10:50 Dr. Jorge Gomez-Perales
; Mott MacDonald, Victory House, Trafalgar Place, Brighton, BN1 4FY, UK “Air quality Management in the Emirates-
Case Study: Abu Dhabi”.
10:50-11:10
11:10 Dr. Ahmad Jamal Atalla, , Regional Advisor on Environment, UN-ESCWA, Lebanon; “Development of Integrated National Air Quality
Management Strategies In ESCWA Member States”.
11:10-11:25
11:25 COFFEE BREAK
Sub theme IV: Integrated Awareness And Education Programmes
11:25-11:45
11:45 Prof. David Miller, Research Leader, Integrated Land Use Systems Group at the Macaulay ay Institute, Aberdeen, United Kingdom; “Integrating
Programmes of awareness and education for professionals and the public”.
11:45-12:05
12:05 Dr. Souad A Benromdhane-Kilani
Kilani, Vice President, Chief Environmental Officer, Clongen Laboratories, LLC; “Ecolabelling
and Integrated
Environmental Management – The Road to Energy Efficiency”.
Sub theme V: Setting Regional/global mechanisms for energy production and water desalination technologies
12:05-12:25
12:25 Dr. Anca Diana Barbu, Project Manager, Climate Change, Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary
ngary; “Policies
To Promote Renewable Energy: A Parallel Between Central And Eastern Europe (CEE) And GCC Countries”.
12:25-12:45
12:45 Ms. Khadija Bin Braik, , Environmental Engineer, Regulation and Supervision Bureau for the Water, Wastewater, and Electricity Sector, Abu
Dhabi, UAE.
12:45-14:00 14:00 LUNCH
Theme V: Setting Priorities – Regional/Global Programme
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Salah-Eldin Imbabi
Chairperson: Dr. Anhar Hegazi

CONFERENCE
SESSION
Day IV – Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre
PANEL DISCUSSION
Chairpersons:
Mr. Majid Al Mansouri, Secretary General, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Chairman, Conference Scientific Committee
Prof Ali Sayigh, Chairman, World Renewable Energy Congress, UK
Dr. Mahmood Y Abdulraheem, Director, Envt & Pollution Prog., Kuwait Fund for the Advancement of Sciences
14:00 to 16:00
TOPICS
ENERGY
POLICIES
BUILDING
PROPOSED MEMBERS
1. Prof. Ali Sayigh, , WREN, UK
2. . Mr. Ahmed Al Sayegh, , MASDAR, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1. Mr. Michael Jefferson, , WREN, UK
2. Dr. Larry Kazmerski, , National Center for Photovoltaics, US
Mr. Alexandros N. Tombazis, A N Tombazis and Associates Architects Ltd, Greece
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Dr. Mahmood Y Abdulraheem, Kuwait Foundation of the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), Kuwait
WATER
Dr. Fatimah Al Awadhi, Director, Water Resources Programme, Research Directorate,
Kuwait Foundation of the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), Kuwait
DESALINATION
Mr. Lindsay Hill, Director of Power & Production, Regulation and Supervision Bureau, u, Abu Dhabi,
UAE.
REGIONAL/ GLOBAL COLLABORATION
1. Dr. Anca Diana, Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe, Hungary
2. ESCWA, Lebanon.
3. UNEP/ROWA, Bahrain.

CONFERENCE
SESSION
Day V – Thursday, February 01, 2006
The Arab Regional Forum
on Energy for Sustainable Development : Strategies, Policies and Plans
Venue: HILTON HOTEL – Abu Dhabi
Organized by
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN(
UN-ESCWA)
Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for Environment (CAMRE Secretariat)
UNEP/ROWA, and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD).
08:00 : REGISTRATION/ MORNING COFFEE BREAK
09:00 to 11:00 : Plenary Session on Energy for Sustainable Development, Review of Current Plans and
Progress Achieved
11:00 – 13:00 : Three Sessions on Strategies and Policies on thematic Areas
A. Increasing energy accessibility and promoting Renewable Energy E
B. Promoting advanced fossil fuel technologies and cleaner fuels f
C. Pollution Reduction and Climate change alleviation
13:00-14:30
LUNCH BREAK
14:30-16:30
16:30 Round Table : Towards a Sustainable Energy Sector in the Arab Region