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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:16.0pt'>Expression of Interest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:16.0pt'>International Training Course on Biochar Production, Testing and Utilisation.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>Nanjing Agricultural University in collaboration with the University of New South Wales and Newcastle University is considering holding an International Training Workshop if there is sufficient numbers of people who wish to attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-AU>We are asking for expressions of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Target Audience<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>This training course will target the following groups of people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Decision makers in organisations who wish to develop policies and programs at national or regional level, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Project managers who are designing and/or implementing either R and D, demonstration of commercial projects<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Senior extension personnel </span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'> in agricultural and low carbon technology sector </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Owners or senior executives who are or have set up an enterprise that includes the manufacture of biochar or biochar related products. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Nanjing </span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>Agricultural </span><span lang=EN-AU>University</span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Timing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Sept 10<sup>th</sup> to 15<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Duration and Format <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>6</span><span lang=EN-AU> days. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Lectures and discussion will be held in the morning and </span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>testing and </span><span lang=EN-AU>practicals in the afternoon.</span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'> A field trip to a pilot field trial will be organized. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Cost and numbers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Participants from developing countries will not be charge</span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>d</span><span lang=EN-AU> a tuition fee but will have to pay their airfare, food and accommodation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Participants from developed countries and China are requested to pay a </span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>registration </span><span lang=EN-AU>fee of EU350 for NGO’s and EU750 for commercial business and organisations</span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>. They are responsible for the </span><span lang=EN-AU>airfare, accommodation and food.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Th</span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>e registration </span><span lang=EN-AU> fee is to cover cost of accommodation, airfare and food of trainers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>A training certificate will be issued by the end of the course. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU>Maximum number of participants 30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Content<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Opening address</span><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>: International representatives, and the local host </span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Brief presentation by participants and trainers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Definition of biochar and characteristics<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>The terrestrial global carbon cycle<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Historical use of charcoal as soil amendment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>The Science of Biochar and Soil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>A review of the scientific literature and assessment of areas of uncertainty on:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU> Biochar and C sequestration in soil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Stability of biochar vs. original feedstock <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Positive and negative carbon mineralisation priming effects<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Biochar as soil amendment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Availability of nutrients in biochar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Biochar and soil nutrients<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level4 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Cation retention<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level4 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Nitrogen immobilisation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Effect of biochar on soil physical properties<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if 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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Other uses of biochar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Biochar as filter for wastewater treatments<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Biochar in soil remediation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:2.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level3 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Wingdings'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Animal husbandry and fish production<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>The Science and Engineering of Biochar Production and Application to Soil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Process conditions affecting biochar properties <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Effect of type of feedstock on biochar properties<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>A review of technology from large scale continuous units to small scale units<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Post-treatments and formulations of blends <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Biochar delivery to soils<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Matching biochars to soil types and plant nutrient requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto'><b><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>d)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Testing and Certification of Biochar Characteristics, Biochar Application and Biochar Production<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>IBI Guidelines for Specifications of Biochars for Use in Soil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo12'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>IBI documents on sustainability of biochar production, testing of pyrolysis technology and application to soils <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-AU style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-AU style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>e)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Designing, Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating Biochar Programs; A Systems Approach.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-AU><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>The potential of biochar as part of sustainable food production, increase of local income and generation of renewable energy. Case studies:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>Sanli New Energy Company, China</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU style='mso-fareast-language:ZH-CN'>Shanxi Gongxiao Coperative, China</span><span lang=EN-AU><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Complying with local regulations and certification guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Understanding the System(s) where the project(s) are to be implemented to determine needs, resources and vulnerabilities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>The importance of baseline data<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level2 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>sustainable livelihood approach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Developing objectives and criteria<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Outline of the project components, timing and resourcing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Choosing technology and specification of end products<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>People and training requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo14'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Monitoring and evaluation; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>f)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Developing Biochar Businesses<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Developing a business plan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Barriers in the development stage and strategies for overcoming these barriers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Financing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Choosing markets<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Product development <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:1.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo16'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Technology development or selection<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-AU>Practical Exercises<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Making biochar in a Chinese pyrolyser. Testing its performance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Carrying out basic biochar tests using techniques developed by different organisations. View of the Nanjing University test facilities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Developing formulations for your particular project/business location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Setting up a field experiment. Visiting Nanjing University field site<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Developing a specific plan for either a biochar project or a business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo18'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-AU><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-AU>Interactive discussions on issues of relevance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Applying for a Position<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Could you please provide the following information when sending your expression of interest in the course.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A curriculum vitae (CV)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In a word document<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>a) Why do you want to come to the course?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>b) What do you expect to get from the course?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>c) How will you use the information and experience that you gain?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>d) Sources of funding for your airfare and accommodation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please send this information to<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Professor Genxing Pan; gxpan@njau.edu.cn<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Professor Stephen Joseph; joey.stephen@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>