Pre-CHOGM Forum The Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC) and the Foundation for International Studies of the University of Malta are organising a Pre-CHOGM Forum at the Old University Building, St Paul Street, Valletta, Malta between Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 November 2005.

The speeches by invited high profile speakers and the ensuing discussions will focus on human ecology and human settlements, small island states, and the Millennium Development Goals. The speakers will include the Rt. Hon Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary General, and Mr. Stuart Mole OBE, and Director-General of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

The discussions will provide a unique opportunity for interaction between representatives of UN organisations, governments, the professions, the private sector and NGOs on Global and Commonwealth priorities for improving human and environmental well-being. Contributions from the floor will be encouraged!

Further information about participation at the forum can be obtained from Conference Unit, Foundation for International Studies, Valletta.

Tel: +356 21234571, 21234121 ext 202;
Fax: +356 21230551; email: conferences@fis.org.mt
Full details can be downloaded from:
http://www.fis.org.mt/filebank/documents/chec_prog_v4.pdf