Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of Clean Technologies and their long term economic advantages over more conventional end of pipe solutions. The role of Central Government, Regional Authorities and local networks in stimulating and promoting clean technologies will be discussed. Site visits will demonstrate the proven economic benefits to companies resulting from the introduction of good waste management programmes designed to lead to environmental improvement.

The seminar is designed as an international forum for discussion of the problems faced by individual countries. The format will include lectures, works visits and workshops, enabling active participation and maximum exchange of ideas.

Topics to be discussed include:

Legislative Control: at central and local government level Technology: main sources of industrial waste and pollution main control mechanisms waste disposal routes waste monimisation programmes clean technology Financial Incentives: central and local government approaches local networks

Seminar fee: Y 1,290 includes: accommodation for 6 nights in a central hotel in single rooms with private facilities all meals full social programme welcome and farewell packs seminar certificate and group photograph experienced seminar manager in daily attendance emergency medical cover

Applications

Application forms may be obtained from your nearest British Council office or from

International Seminars Department
The British Council
10 Spring Gardens
London SW1A 2BN
UK
Tel: +44.171.389 4264/4252/4266
Fax: +44.171. 389 4154
Telex: 8952201 BRICON G
E-mail: 81: BCOO22 /BT Gold/Dialcom/