In order to continue and strengthen the cooperation on scientific research between China and Thailand, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) will jointly organize the Forth Workshop on Science and Technology Cooperation -Biodiversity: secure our future during 21-23 November 2016 in Xishuangbanna China. The purpose of the Workshop are to provide a platform for strengthening the existing collaboration, to share the knowledge, experiences and practices on the research and development in the areas of biodiversity conservation and bio-resources sustainable use, and to brainstorm the cooperation mechanisms for enhancing the new cooperative research projects.

The workshop is one of the series with aim to promote scientific exchange and cooperation between Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand and Thailand Research Fund. The first workshop was held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2006; the second was held in Chengdu, China in 2007; the third was held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2015. The previous workshops have provided unique platform for scientists from both countries to share their experiences and information. A couple of cooperative programs have been initiated.

The Scientific and Organizing Committee is warmly inviting you to participate in the fourth Workshop on Science and Technology-Biodiversity: secure our future, and also encourage you to forward our invitation to other people who may be interested.