Hosted by the Macao SAR Government, coordinated by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA), the 2013 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (2013MIECF) will be held at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel from 21st March to 23rd March 2013.
The upcoming 2013MIECF has adopted the theme “Sustainable Cities – The Way Towards A Green Future”, advocating “Thinking Green, Going Clean, Living Cool”. The event will feature green solutions in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Green Building, Green Mobility, Waste and Water Management Solutions and Environmental Services.
In 2012, the event received the strong support of 51 government departments from different countries and regions, regional and international associations, institutions and trade associations, with over 8,500 professional visitors from 53 countries and regions. 398 entities and enterprises exhibited on a floor area exceeding 16,900 sqm. Meanwhile, 702 business matching sessions were arranged and 35 projects were signed on-site during the 3-day event.
As the annual green economic and trade platform for the environmental industry and to encourage more Macao SMEs to take part in the event, the Organizers will provide 60% financial subsidies to eligible Macao SMEs. It is hoped that by getting the active involvement of SMEs in various activities, the technology exchange and co-operation among local environmental industry, the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region and international markets will be enhanced through Macao, acting as a green business platform.
This year’s MIECF will also see a new section at the exhibition called “Green Bazaar”, which will be held on the “Green Public Day”, the last day of MIECF, when exhibition and retail sale of environmental products will take place. Qualified Macao companies are welcome to apply as exhibitors in the Green Bazaar, to showcase and sell environmentally friendly and water conservation products such as electrical appliances, office supplies, cleaning products, household articles or other consumer products made of recycled or natural materials. The Green Bazaar differs from the ordinary exhibition in that it is a tabletop display. The exhibition fee is only MOP1,000. The Organizers hope that this activity will enhance citizens’ awareness in the purchasing of eco-friendly products and provide an avenue for local companies to showcase their eco-friendly products to the general public.
Companies intending to apply for the SME exhibition subsidy or to showcase and sell their products at the “Green Bazaar” should meet the following criteria: At least 50% of the company shareholders are Macao residents or wholly-owned Macao enterprises, the relevant companies should be registered with the Macao Finance Services Bureau (DSF) for at least 2 years and have fulfilled tax obligations. Booths will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and the Organizers reserve the right to select eligible exhibitors. All applicants for the Green Bazaar must provide a description on all products to be displayed and sold during the exhibition. They must also provide relevant details to prove that such products meet the environmental criteria set by the Organizers.
Due to the limited number of booths, the Organizers will review all applications, shortlist them and allocate booths to the successful candidates.
Relevant application forms are available as from today and until January 28 (the closing day) at IPIM’s Macao Business Support Center (Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, 263, China Civil Plaza Building, 19th Floor, Macao), during office hours. Registration and enquiry hotline: 8798 9605, website: www.macaomiecf.com.
