6th UNESCO-Kumamoto University Roundtable 2012 “Bioethics: From Theory to Practice”
The roundtable will bring together around 50 scholars and policy makers from many disciplines all around the world to discuss and deliberate on bioethics, in particular the impact of Asian bioethics upon life, society, environment, states and the international system.
Discussions will focus on
- Bioethics: From Theory to Practice
- Translating Theoretical Bioethics into Practical Bioethics for the Public
- Medical Ethics
- Ethics of Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Applying Ethics to Public Controversies, including Fukushima
- Environmental Ethics
Paper presentations and participation from academics, scholars, policy makers, and students in various disciplines are welcomed.
Details
| Type of Event | Meeting by Member States or Institutions |
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| Start | 08.12.2012 12:00 local time |
| End | 10.12.2012 17:00 local time |
| Date to be fixed | 0 |
| Focal point | Macer, Darryl |
| Organizer | University of Kumamoto |
| Contact | d.macer@unesco.org |
| Country | Japan |
| City | Kumamoto |
| Venue | University of Kumamoto |
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| Language of Event | English |
| Estimated number of participants | 50 |
| Official Website | |
| Link 1 | Agenda |
| Link 2 | UNESCO Office in Bangkok |
| Link 3 | Bioethics in UNESCO |
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