This symposium will seek to present relevant national and international case studies and experiences with wetland restoration, and to discuss aspects related biodiversity, cultural diversity, enhancing wetland ability and conflict resolution, sustainable management and local communities, and socio-economic framework for wetland restoration.  

dates: 27-29 January 2007  
location: Otsu, Japan  
contact: Secretariat  
e-mail: dc0003@pref.shiga.lg.jp  
www: http://www.pref.shiga.jp/kakuka/d/biwako/symposium2006/050916-e/