Jointly organized by the Indian Ministry of Forest and Environment, Ramsar Center Japan, Chilika Development Authority, the Government of Orissa, the symposium aims to synergize cooperation among all stakeholders to achieve the wise use of wetlands in Asia and the Pacific.  

dates: 6-9 February 2005  
location: Bhubaneshwar, India  
contact: AWS Secretariat India  
phone: 91-674-243-4044  
fax: 91-674-243-4485  
e-mail: ajit@chilika.com  
www: http://www.aws2005.com/index.htm