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The 7th Congress of EAAERE


Call for Papers (PDF)

 
“Environment and Sustainable Development: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions”
 
5-7 August, 2017
Mandarin Orchard Hotel, Singapore
 
Organized by: Economic Growth Centre (EGC) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore & Alumni Association of National Taiwan University
 

Keynote speakers:

  • Professor Robert N. Stavins, Harvard University (Harvard Environmental Economics Program; John F. Kenney School of Government)
  • Professor Yew-Kwang NG, Albert Winsemius Chiar Professor of Economics, NTU

Distinguished speakers:

  • Professor Emeritus Jack Knetsch, Simon Fraser University (Resource and Environmental Management
  • Professor Parkash Chander, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (Center for Environmental Economics and Climate Change)
Program:
 
The main theme of the 7th Congress of EAAERE is
"Environmental and Sustainable Development: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions."

 

The Congress will be composed of contributing paper sessions, thematic sessions, and poster sessions:

​a. Contributing Paper Session
The abstract should be no more than four (4) pages that include:
 
  • the title of the paper,
  • name(s) of the author(s),
  • objectives,
  • methods adopted,
  • the major findings and
  • references.
 
Multiple submissions are allowed, but only one paper will be accepted in the review process.

​b. Thematic Session

To submit a proposal to organize a thematic session, three (3) papers connected by a unifying theme are required. The theme should be of interest to a broad collection of researchers on environmental and resource economics and policy studies. The authors are required to provide an abstract of no more than four (4) pages, as in the regular session.

The organizer(s) of a thematic session, after confirming the submission of all the abstracts in the session,

1. should organize the abstracts into a thematic session on the ConferenceMaker. organize the abstracts into a thematic session on the ConferenceMaker.

2. should send a proposal titled “Thematic Session,” which contains:

  • name(s) of the organizer(s);
  • the title of the proposal;
  • a short description of the theme, including the motivation(s) and an explanation about how papers in this session individually and jointly contribute to the theme; and
  • titles and author names directly to the chair of program committee.

 

3. must attend the Seventh Congress, and chair the proposed thematic session.

The organizer(s) should ensure that all the nominated participants in the proposed thematic session are aware of and abide by the rules.

**There is no financial support for any thematic session, and all the participants are required to pay a full conference registration fee.

​c. Poster Session 
 
The abstract should be within three (3) pages that includes:
 
  • the title of the paper,
  • name(s) of the author(s),
  • objectives,
  • methods adopted, and
  • the (expected) major findings.
 
 
 
Submission: 
 
Kindly submit your paper or abstract online using the Conference Maker at:                                                          https://editorialexpress.com/conference/eaaere2017 
 
 
​Submission Deadlines
​Abstract (a, c) /Proposal (b) Submission​Apr 30, 2017 (extended)
​Review Outcome​May 26, 2017 (extended)
​Full-Paper Submission​Jun 30, 2017 (extended, can revise after submission)
 
Note: Accepted papers will be included in the final program only if presenting authors have registered by 30 June 2017.
 
 
The abstract should contain at least three (3) keywords and EAAERE Submission Code(s):
EAAERE Submission Code​ ​
​A01​Benefit Valuation: Contingent Valuation
​A02​Benefit Valuation: Choice Modelling
​A03​Benefit Valuation: Travel Cost
​A04​Benefit Valuation: Hedonic Pricing
​A05​Benefit Valuation: Other Valuation Methods
​A06​Benefit Valuation: Joint RP-SP Models
​A07​Benefit Valuation: Benefit Transfer
​A08​Benefit Valuation: Health Related Goods and Health Economics
​B01​Climate Change and Intragenerational Issues: Impacts
​B02​Climate Change and Intragenerational Issues: Adaptations
​B03​Climate Change and Intragenerational Issues: Discounting
​C01​Economics of Natural Disasters
​D01​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Fisheries and Oceans Resources
​D02​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Forest Resources
​D03​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Other Renewable Resources
​D04​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Water Use and Management
​D05​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Energy Sources
​D06​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Other Exhaustible Resources
​D07​Ecosystems and Natural Resources: Ecosystems Services and Biodiversity
​E01​Firm and the Environment : Environmental and Financial Performance
​E02​Firm and the Environment : Abatement Costs; Production/Cost Function
​E03​Firm and the Environment: Competitiveness and Trade
​E04​Firm and the Environment: Finance and Environment
F01​​Growth and/or Development: Optimal Growth; Sustainability; Green Paradox
​F02​Growth and/or Development: Technological Development
​F03​Growth and/or Development: Decoupling; EKC; Decompositions
​F04​Growth and/or Development: Weak Sustainability: Concepts and Measurement
​F05​Growth and/or Development: Strong Sutainability: Concepts and Measurement
​F06​Growth and/or Development: Green National Accounting: SEEA
​F07​Growth and/or Development: Development and Environment
​G01​Incidence Modelling: Integrated Assessment Modeling
​G02​Incidence Modeling: Macro Structural Models (CGE, Macroeconometric)
​G03​Incidence Modelling: Hybrid Models; Soft/Hard-Linking
​G04​Incidence Modelling: Microsimulations: Expenditure Models
​G05​Incidence Modelling: Optimization Sectoral Models
​G06​Incidence Modelling: Cost-Benefit Analysis
​H01​Regulation and Instruments: Optimal Regulation-Theory​
H02​​Regulation and Instruments: Price-based MBI
​H03​Regulation and Instruments: Quantity-based MBI
​H04​Regulation and Instruments: Voluntary Approaches
​H05​Regulation and Instruments: Other Instruments
​H06​Regulation and Instruments: Political Economy, Law and Environment
​H07​Regulation and Instruments: Externalities
​H08​Regulation and Instruments: Other Market Failures
​H09​Regulation and Instruments: International Agreements
​H10​Regulation and Instruments: Monitoring and Enforcement ​
​I01​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Residential Consumption and Demand
​I02​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Intra-household Behavior
​I03​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Experimental Economics
​I04​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Environmental Sociology and Social Psychology
​I05​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Ethics; Social Norms; and Values
​I06​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Inequality Measurement; Disparities
​I07​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Distributional Aspects
​I08​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Environmental Justice​
​I09​​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Poverty
​I10​Behavioral and Social Aspects: Crime and Environment​
J01​​Environmental Law: Business
​J02​Environmental Law: Policy
​J03​Environmental Law: Economics
​K01​Transboundary Issues Related to Natural Resources and Environment
​L01​Uncertainty, Risks and Irreversibility: Uncertainty; Ambiguity
​L02​Uncertainty, Risks and Irreversibility: Risks
​L03​Uncertainty, Risks and Irreversibility: Disasters: Non-linearity: Thresholds
​M01​Other: Game Theory and The Environment
​M02​Other: Spatial Issues; GIS
​M03​Other: Meta-Regression
​M04​Other: Other​

 

 Important Dates​
​Abstract/Proposal Submission​Apr 30, 2017 (extended)
​Review Outcome​May 23, 2017 (extended)
Annual Membership Fee PaymentJun 20, 2017 (extended)
​​Registration Fee Payment (Early)​Jun 20, 2017 (extended)
Full-Paper Submission​​​Jun 30, 2017 (extended) 
​Registration fee payment (all)​Jul 20, 2017

Note1: Accepted papers will be included in the final program only if presenting authors have registered by 30 June 2017.

Note2: New members are eligible for election of directors and auditors as long as the payment for annual membership fee (for year 2017/18) is made by May 31, 2017.

Scientific Committee

Jong Ho HONG (Chair)​Seoul National University
​Shiqiu ZHANG​Peking University
​Hsing-Chun LIN​National Chiayi University
​Katsuya TANAKAShiga University
​​Budy RESOSUDARMO​Australian National University
Program Committee
 
Name of Chair & Co-chair
Organization​
​Orapan   NABANGCHANG​Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University
​Euston   QUAH​Nanyang Technological University
  
Name of Member
Organization​
​Ken-ichi AKAO​Waseda University
Young Sook EOM
Chon Buk National University
​Fuhai HONG​Nanyang Technological University
​Soocheol LEE​Meijo University
​Ayumi ONUMA​Keio University
​Budy   RESOSUDARMO​Australian National University
​Daigee   SHAW​Academia Sinica
​​Shiqiu   ZHANG​Peking University
​Rintaro YAMAGUCHI​​Kyushu University
Shigeru MATSUMOTO
Aoyoma Gakuin University

 

Membership Fee

A member should pay an annual member fee before paying a registration fee for the year 2017/18 through the Membership Fee Portal (click here).

Anyone can be regarded as a member as long as they agree to the purpose of the Association and pay an annual membership fee by May 31, 2017 for the year 2017/18.
 
 
Registration Fee
 
Registration fee payment can be made from Registration Fee Portal (click here).
 
​ ​CategoriesDeadline​Registration Fee​
Early​ ​ ​ ​​​Non-member​June 20, 2017 ​ ​​US $400 ​(SGD562)
Member**US $300 (SGD422)
​Graduate StudentsUS $​250 (SGD352)
​Associate above 12 yearld oldUS $150​ (SGD212)
​Associate between 6-12 yeard oldUS $  80 (SGD112)
Late​ ​ ​ ​​Non-member​July 20, 2017 ​ ​ ​​US $500 (SGD702)
​Member**US $400 (SGD562)
Graduate StudentsUS $​350 (SGD492)
​Associate above 12 yearld old​US $200 (SGD282)
​Associate between 6-12 yeard old​US $130​ (SGD182)
 
Please note: 
- The fee will be charged in Singapore Dollar (SGD).
- The fee will cover welcome reception, two buffet lunch, and gala dinner.
- For Graduate Students only, you need to make payment of US $30 (SGD42) for gala dinner.
- Associate below 6 years old is complimentary.
** For member discount, please provide your Paypal Transaction ID (indicated in your confirmation email from Paypal upon your membership payment) on the Registration Fee Portal.
 
Visa Requirement
 
Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries/regions will require a visa to enter Singapore.
 
The Visa Application Form can be downloaded online at https://www.ica.gov.sg/data/resources/docs/Visitor%20Services/Form%2014A.pdf
with the supporting document of
 
1. A recent passport-sized color photograph to be pasted on the top right corner of Form 14A
  1. Image must be taken within 3 months
  2. Photograph must be in color, taken against a white background with matt or semi-matt finish
  3. Image must show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not obstruct any facial features)

2. Photocopy of applicants’ passport biodata page

3. Completed Form V39A (letter of Introduction for Visa Application) [MM1]

The completed form should be submitted to Singapore Overseas Mission or through authorized visa agents of the Overseas Mission together with supporting other documents.
 
If you have any question regarding Visa Application, please refer to ICA Entry Visa Application page for more information or email [email protected]
 
 
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
 
For entry into Singapore, a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers (over one year of age) who, within the preceding six days have been in or have passed through any country at risk of yellow fever. 
 
Please refer to the ICA Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate page for more information.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore (Conference Venue, 5 Star)

Duluxe Room  (Single/Twin) S$235.00++/S$255.00++ per room per night
Superior Deluxe Room (Single/Twin) S$255.00++/S$275.00++ per room per night
inclusive of one buffet breakfast and in-room broadband access.
 
Mandarin Orchard Singapore stands tall in Orchard Road, the heard of Singapore's business, shoping,
and entertainment districts. The hotel's 1,077 guest rooms and suites in two distictive towers offer views
of the city skyline. A host of award-winning restaurants and bars offer local and international cuisines
(such as Chatterbox where you can try its signature dish, Chicken Rice). Mandarin Gallery, occupying
the first four storeys of the hotel's Orchard Wing, offers luxury retail experience. A fitness centre, an outdoor

swimming pool, and outdoor tennis court are also available within the hotel premises.

Hotel Contact: Mr Derek Chan - For Enquiry and Booking
Tel: +(65) 6831 6055
Fax : +(65) 6733 7685
Email: [email protected]
Booking: https://aws.passkey.com/go/NTU050817G
Website: http://www.meritushotels.com/en
Address: 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867
Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)

 

Alternative Accommodation List

This list is meant as a guide to assist participants looking for nearby affordable accommodation other than our event venue, Mandarin Orchard Singapore (for pricing information, please visit our official  EAAERE 2017 webpage). Hotels have been grouped by pricing (and distance from EAAERE 2017) for your  convenience. Participants are welcome to source for alternative accommodation outside of this list.

As Singapore is a densely populated city and hotel rooms in the city area are in high demand,
booking your accommodation as early as possible is highly recommended. Do note that the travel times

stated in this list are based on off-peak hours. Timings during peak hours may vary.

Hotel
Address
Price (Estimated)
Contact
Price Range:
from SGD$150-200
  
Note: Most hotels within this range are within 10 minutes from EAAERE 2017, in the middle of the city center within walking distance to the event.
Rendezvous Hotel Singapore
 
9 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189559
 
1.6km/ 10min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Bras Basah
Superior Room SGD$196++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Room SGD$210++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6336 0220 (Hotel)
(+65) 6881 8888 (Reservations)
Email:
Website:
www.stayfareast.com/en/hotels/rendezvous-hotel-singapore
Royal Plaza on Scotts
 
25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220
 
1km/ 7min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Orchard
Superior Room SGD$190++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Room SGD$215++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6737 7966
Fax:
(+65) 6737 6646
Email:
Website:
www.royalplaza.com.sg
Swissotel Merchant Court
 
20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281
 
2.7km/ 15min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
Premier Twin SGD$175++ per room per night
 
Swiss Advantage Room Twin SGD$196++ per room per night
 
Phone:
(+65) 6337 2288
Fax:
(+65) 6334 0606
Email:
Website:
http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/singapore-merchant-court/
Price Range:
From SGD$100-150
  
Note: Most hotels within this range are 15-20 minutes away from EAAERE 2017, located relatively close to or within the city center. Public transport is easily accessible from the hotels to get to the event.
Jayleen Clarke Quay Hotel
 
42 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059921
 
2.6km/ 15min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
Standard Room SGD$140++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Room SGD$160++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6808 1918
Fax:
(+65) 6808 1910
Email:
Website:
www.jayleen1918.com.sg
Copthorne Kings Hotel Singapore
 
403 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169632
 
2.0km/ 15min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown/ Clarke Quay
Superior Room SGD$136++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Room SGD$161++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6733 0011
Website:
millenniumhotels.com
Nostalgia Hotel Singapore
 
77 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore 168727
 
2.3km/ 20min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Outram Park/ Tiong Bahru
Superior Room/Twin SGD$128++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Room SGD$144++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6808 1818 
Fax:
(+65) 6808 1815
Website:
http://www.hotelnostalgia.com.sg/
Email:
[email protected] (reservation)
[email protected] (enquiries)
Parc Sovereign Hotel
 
175 Albert Street Singapore 189970
 
2.2km/ 20min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Rochor
Superior Room SGD$126++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Twin Room SGD$130++ per room per night
Phone:
+65 6348 7888 (enquiries)
+65 6336 7888 (reservation)
Website:
www.parcsovereign.com
Email:
 
 
 
 
Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen
 
170 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189657
 
2.2km/ 15min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Rochor/ Bugis
 
Standard Twin Bedroom SGD$110++ per room per night
 
Standard Twin with Extra Benefits SGD$124++ per room per night
 
Phone:
(+65) 6593 2888
Fax:
(+65) 6593 2889
Website:
http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-6657-ibis-singapore-on-bencoolen/index.shtml
 
Victoria Hotel
 
87 Victoria St, Singapore 188016
 
2.2km/ 15 min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Bras Basah
Twin Room SGD$109++ per room per night
 
Deluxe King SGD$127++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6550 6088
Sloane Court Hotel
 
17 Balmoral Rd, Singapore 259803
 
2.1km/ 15min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Newton
Deluxe Double/Twin SGD$109++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6235 3311
Website:
sloanecourthotel.blogspot.com
Robertson Quay Hotel
 
15 Merbau Road Singapore 239032
 
1.9km/ 15 min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay/ Dhoby Ghaut
Standard Single SGD$104++ per room per night
 
Standard Twin/ Standard Double SGD$108++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Double SGD$113++ per room per night
 
 
Phone:
(+65) 6735 3333
Fax:
(+65) 6738 1515
Website:
Robertsonquayhotel.com.sg
Price Range:
From SGD$80-100
  
Note: Hotels within this range are within 30 minutes from EAAERE 2017, within or at the outskirts of the city center. Most require public transportation to get to the event.
Hotel Bencooloen
 
47 Bencoolen Street 189626, Singapore
 
1.9km/ 15min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Dhoby Ghaut
Standard Twin SGD$86++ per room per night
 
Deluxe Twin SGD$100++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6336 0822
Fax:
(+65) 6336 2250
Email:
Website:
http://www.hotelbencoolenstreet.com/
 
ZEN Rooms Mackenzie
 
15 Mackenzie Rd, Singapore 228677
 
2.3km/ 20min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Little India
Double Room SGD$85++ per room per night
 
 
Phone:
(+65) 6818 5635 (via Expedia)
Park 22 Hotel Little India
 
60 Kerbau Rd, Singapore 219184
 
2.7km/ 20 min (public transport) from EAAERE 2017
 
Nearest MRT Station: Little India
Deluxe Room (no window) SGD$86++ per room per night
 
Superior Room (with window) SGD$121++ per room per night
Phone:
(+65) 6291 7120
 
Please note:
The photos provided are representative of the room categories obtained from the respective hotels’

websites. Actual rooms may vary from what is shown.

Although efforts have been made to ensure that the list of hotels have facilities that would normally be required by most tourists, it is our visitors’ own responsibility to check directly with the hotels for specific items included in the fare, amenities provided and hotel regulations, including (and not restricted to)

 

  • Deposit upon arrival
  • Wifi
  • Beds (Extra beds/Twin beds)
  • Breakfast (may not be included in the fare) and dining options
  • Laundry/Kitchen facilities
  • Parking facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Television
  • Smoking (some hotels are smoke-free hotels)
Any other requirements that guests may require

 

Information provided is accurate at the time of writing (6/6/17). Organizers will not be held responsible for

any discrepancy between the information provided and the actual accommodation.

The venue, Mandarin Orchard Singapore, is easily accessible via various modes of transportation available to and from the Airport, such as taxis, trains, public buses, and airport shuttle buses.
 
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available at the Arrival Halls of Singapore Changi Airport. (Travelling Time: 30 minutes/ Charges: Approximately $25.00 by meter)
 
Trains (MRT)
Train services are available at Changi Airport train station located at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Transfer to the westbound train at Tanak Merah train station to alight at Somerset train station. Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a five-minute walk away from the station. For more information on various fares and stations, click here: http://www.smrt.com.sg/Trains/NetworkMap.aspx (Travelling Time: Approximately 1hour/ Charges: SGD 2.00 per person)
 
Public Buses
Bus Service 36 from the bus terminals of Changi Airport goes into the city. The first bus arrives at around 6.00am and the last departs at 12:00am. A one-way fare cost approximately SGD 2.00. The bus terminal is located at the basement bus bays of Terminals 1,2 and 3. Please prepare exact fare to be paid on the bus no change will be given. (Travelling Time: Approximately 1hour/ Charges: SGD 2.00)
 
Airport Shuttle Bus
Shuttle Bus services are provided and made available by Singapore Changi Airport to various hotels. You may purchase the tickets at the Ground Transport Desk located at the arrival hall of each terminal of the airport. Please click here to find out more: http://www.changiairport.com/getting-around/to-and-from-airport/buses
 
Dear EAAERE 2017 attendees,
 
we would like to thank you for expressing your interest and support for our post-congress tours thus far. 
 
We are pleased to update you with the details of each tour. 
 
However, we regret to inform you that in light of our latest participation rates and the changes made by our local tour agency, there have been several changes (highlighted in red) made to the prices and itineraries of our post-congress tours. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
 
Please refer below for the updated details of each tour.
 

Deadline for tour booking: 24 Jul 2017

7 Aug 2017 (Mon): 6pm-11pm
 
  • Option A: Singapore by Night (SGD 55/pax)​
  • Option B: Night Safari (SGD 65/pax)
 
8 Aug 2017 (Tue): 9am-1:00pm or Day Tour
 
  • Option C: Gardens by the Bay (SGD 28/pax)
  • Option D: Many Faces of Singapore     We regret to inform you that it is not available.
  • Option E: Urban Farming (SGD 50/pax)​    
  • Option F: Singapore City Tour (SGD 34/pax)
  • Option G: Mangrove Kayaking (SGD TBC/pax)
 
** The price of each tour will be decided upon the confirmation of total participants.   
 
Please contact Ms Youjin Cecilia KIM for enquiries and booking/cancellation​ at [email protected].

You may also contact Ms Janet Chee (Safe2Travel: +65-6823-1605 or [email protected]) directly for most updated information.

Option A - Singapore by Night
 
​Time​Activity
​6.15pm​Pick up from Mandarin Orchard Hotel
​6.40pm​Arrival at Gardens by the Bay
​6.45pm​Tour of Gardens by the Bay, Rhapsody Show
​7.45pm​​Marina Bay Sands Sky Park, Singapore River Cruise
10.00pm​​Arrive back at Mandarin Orchard Hotel
*Tour will be conducted non-exclusively with other tourists.
 

Located next to Marina Reservoir, Gardens by the Bay offers breath-taking waterfront view. This nature park sans 101 hectares of reclaimed land and consist of three garden: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.

Option B - Night Safari Tour

Schedule: 
​Time​Activity
​6.15pm​Pick up from Mandarin Orchard Hotel
​6.40pm​Arrive at Night Safari
​6.45pm​Admission into Night Safari, Tram Tour
​10.45pm​Arrrival back at Mandarin Orchard Hotel

*Tour will be conducted non-exclusively with other tourists.

The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. Night Safari is an entire open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night, divided into seven geographical zones, from rugged Himalayan Foothills to swampy banks of the Asian Riverine Forest and more.

You can hop on to the guided Tram Safari Tour that travel deep into the domain of the world most fascinating animals across six geographical zones in world. Otherwise, enjoy the walking trails to see even more animals that not visible from the tram journey.

Take a leisurely trek along the Leopard Trail where you can get within a whisker of the beautiful leopards or observe the lions during the token feeding session. Likewise, go down under into the Outback to discover native wildlife of Australia such as cute wallabies’ family at Night Safari’s newest attraction- Wallaby Trail.

 
Lastly, don’t miss the must see Creatures of the Night show, a highly entertaining and interactive 20 minutes show highlights the natural abilities of some of the most fascinating nocturnal animals as well as the fire eating displays. 

 

Option C - Gardens By The Bay
 
Schedule:
​Time​Activity
​9am​Pick up from Mandarin Orchard Hotel
​9.30am​Arrival at Gardens by the Bay
​9.45am​Admission into Gardens by the Bay (2 Conservatories, admission included)
*This is a non-guided tour. 
 

Participants will need to find their own transport back at their own convenience.

Option D - Many Faces of Singapore
 
We regret to inform you that it is presently not available.
 
You may alternatively contact The Original Singapore Walks (R) for unique tours that will let your learn hidden and rich stories of Singapore.
 
Website: http://www.journeys.com.sg/singaporewalks/index.asp
Phone: (65) 6325 1631

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Option E - Urban Farming

​Time​Activity
​9.30am​Pick up from Mandarin Orchard Hotel
​Our colleague will walk over to Scape Park
​
09:40am
​Urban Farming Program  (duration 1.5 hrs)
* Briefing & Introduction
* Visit of Farm
* Q & A Session
​11:05am​End of program
 
​		​Guests to walk back to hotel
 
Amid the skyscrapers and the shiny malls on Orchard Road, a group of farmers is hard at work. They are picking eggplants and basil atop *SCAPE mall, in what is Singapore’s first commercial rooftop farm.
The size of nearly two basketball courts, the farm currently produces about 30 kg of food per week that is sold to nearby hotels and restaurants, at prices below than organic imports.
 
On weekends, it transforms into a community farm. Students and elderly volunteers come to learn how to grow their own food and knowledge about food sustainability.
 
The farm is the brainchild of social entrepreneur Mr Allan Lim and his three friends, who all have agriculture-relate backgrounds. They goal was to tap the potential of “marginalized land” –land that people don’t see as useful so that Singapore will be better to withstand imported food supply disruptions as currently Singapore imports more than 90 percent of its food according to Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore.

 

Option F - Singapore City Tour

Schedule:
​Time​Activity
​9.00am​Pick up from Mandarin Orchard Hotel
​9.30am​Tour commencement (Little India - Merlion Park - Chinatown - National Orchard Garden)
​1.00pm​Arrive back at Mandarin Orchard Hotel
 *Tour will be conducted non-exclusively with other tourists.
 
Driving past the Colonial District that forms the very heart of Singapore, its neo Palladian building lining the banks of Singapore River. The juxtaposition of the soaring skyscrapers of the central business district towering over the colonial building demonstrates how the city celebrates its colonial past, whilst embracing its fast-paced and energetic present. A walk through the area not only will provide a glimpse into the city’s beginnings, but also reveals some of the most picturesque perspectives of Singapore and the city’s most famous landmarks.
 
 

Little India

As its name suggests, Little India is Singapore’s foremost Indian enclave. Its charm lies in the fact that many of the olden-day trades can still be found by its roadsides, alleys and back lanes. Fortunetellers and their parrots, flower vendors selling garlands of jasmine, kacang puteh (roasted nuts) sellers on pushcarts and street-side newspaper vendor are just some of the interesting sights to be found. Amid the pungent fragrances of spies and blooms is Serangoon Road and its inner lanes like Camphell Lane, Dunlop Street and Hindon Road. Here, look out for stalls selling Ayurvedic massage oil, gold, incense and fabrics in variety of textures.
 
 
Merlion Park
 
Photo-Stop at Merlion Park, Singapore’s Icon-a lion Head denoting the Lion City and the body of a Fish, signifying that Singapore was once a fish village. Here, you will have fantastic views of the Marina Bay and waterfront.
 
 
Chinatown

Chinatown was originally designated for the Chinese by Stamford Raffles. This historical district is the cultural hub of Chinese community and is rich in Chinese heritage.
Walk past the well-preserved shop houses and get a feel for what it was like for Chinese immigrants who made Singapore home. Venture into the Chinese trade stores, including one specializing in traditional Chinese remedies and another one specializing in Chinese funeral rituals. Visit a “wet market”- Chinatown was and is still famous and popular with many Singaporeans for its wet market. Mingle with the locals. 
 
National Orchid Garden
 
Beside, explore the National Orchid Garden, which located, on the highest hill in Singapore Botanic Gardens, providing a place for 60000 orchid plants on three hectares of carefully landscaped slopes. National Orchid Garden offers a permanent showcase, the largest display of tropical orchids in the world featuring our National Orchid - Vanda Miss Joachim.

 

Option G - Mangrove Kayaking
*This is a non-guided tour. 
 
Participants will need to find their own transport to and from the venue at their own convenience.
 
- Taxi from hotel to Changi Jetty = est SGD25-30
- Water taxi from Changi Jetty to Pulau Ubin = SGD3 one way. 
 
Tidal timing on 8 Aug is estimated at 9am. 
 
This adventurous half-day tour will introduce you to the peaceful and natural sites of the bustling Singapore metropolis. Escaping Singapore’s downtown busy streets for a getaway on Pulau Ubin, a small tranquil island off Singapore’s northeast shore. You will paddle through mangroves abuzz with wildlife, learning about biological and ecological significance of the mangrove’s flora and fauna. For bird watching enthusiasts, you will also be able to spot species such as Kingfishers, Hornbills, Herons and Egrets and many more in the rural atmosphere of the island.
 
**Participants are required to wear proper outdoor clothing and cover shoes for this activity and professional guidance and equipment will be provided.
 

 


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​1 September 2014​"Regional Dynamics in a Decentralized Indonesia " by Professor Hal Hill, Australian National University
​27 August 2014"The Impact of 2008 Financial Crisis on Firms Productivity: Evidence from Eastern Europe" by Professor Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin, Istanbul University
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​13 March 2014"The Exchange Value of RMB and China's Trade Balance" by Professor Zhang Zhaoyong, Edith Cowan University, Australia
​20 February 2014​"Minimum Wages and Employment in China" by Professor Tony Fang, Monash University
​17 January 2014​"Price Subsidies vs. Income Transfers" by Professor Parkash Chander, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy
​​14 November 2013"Does High Home-Ownership Impair the Labor Market?" by Professor Andrew J. Oswald
​​18 September 2013  "The Power of BRICS in the World Trade and Growth:  Will China and India exert monopoly power to control world finances?" by Professor Ahmed M. Khalid
​12 September 2013​"Natural Disaster in Japan: Economy, Energy and Environment" by Assoc Prof Shunsuke Managi
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​28 August 2013​"Economic Growth and Development of Malaysia: Achievements and Challenges" by Professor Tan Eu Chye
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