RMAP ARGUMENTS

Debates on Resource Management in Asia-Pacific

RMAP Arguments aim to generate debate among academic, government, professional and media circles on topics of broad appeal with a focus on controversial issues. A key question will be debated by a panel of speakers who will present their argument followed by a discussion with the audience. The Argument will normally take place in the ANU Sparke Helmore Theatre from 4.30-5.30pm, followed by refreshments and on occasion the launching of an Asia-Pacific Environment Monograph. Comments by the panel are posted on the RMAP Blog for ongoing discussion.

Upcoming Arguments

COULD LOGGING BE GOOD FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA?
21 August 2008, Sparke Helmore Lecture Theatre, ANU
IS OIL PALM AN ENVIRONMENTAL TIME BOMB OR AN ECONOMIC SAVIOUR?
4 September 2008, Sparke Helmore Lecture Theatre, ANU

Past Arguments

IS AUSTRALIAN RICE A WASTE OF AUSTRALIAN WATER?
28 Jul 2008, Sparke Helmore Theatre
ARE MARINE PARKS A WASTE OF SPACE?
15 May 2008, Innovations Building Theatre
Settlement at Porgera Mine, PNG INDIGENOUS RESOURCE RIGHTS: Are secure resource rights key for indigenous groups to benefit from resource related development?
10 Apr 2008, Sparke Helmore Theatre
TK and his chart, Porgera, PNG METHODOLOGY AND POLITICS OF GENEALOGY:What is the Fate of Anthropology’s Signature technique in the 21st Century?
8 Nov 2007, Coombs Extension Theatre
Women miners, PT. Kaltim Prima Coal, Indonesia GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN THE MINING SECTOR: Is There One Best Way?
5 Nov 2007, Sparke Helmore Theatre
Coalporter BROWNIES vs GREENIES: Does Mining make for Sustainable Development?
24 Oct 2007, Coombs Extension Theatre
indonesianburningboatdarwin.jpg INDONESIAN FISHING IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS: Has the Problem Been Solved?
27 Sept 2007, Sparke Helmore Theatre

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24 September, 2007 at 5:54 pm

Eric McDonald (BA, MAAPD ANU)

I earnestly hope that RMAP Argument allows a wide variety of views to be articulated - not repress opinion which ‘politically correct ‘ or ‘leftish’ institutions such as ABC political commentary have routinely endeavoured to do up till recently. ANU has been is cooingly of this type. When are you going to invite Noel Pearson to a public forum?

I say let a thousand flowers bloom!