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We organize the Vth "CIPAM" : "Colloque International sur les Plantes Aromatiques et Médicinales" from 3 to 6 november 2008 at Nouméa

From : APPAM

The International Symposium on Aromatic and Medicinal plants (CIPAM) brings together participants from french overseas regions and other communities. It was first staged in Reunion Island in 2000 then took place in Guadeloupe (2001), French Guiana (2004) and French Polynesia in 2006. It will next be hosted by New Caledonia in 2008 (5th CIPAM) before a possible date in Paris in 2010.


Objectives

CIPAM 5 aims to promote the understanding and beneficial use of the aromatic and medicinal plants of New Caledonia and its geographical area, but also of all overseas territories and regions. To include a topic specific to New Caledonia, a theme relating to indigenous (native or endemic) plants offering ornamental and horticultural development potential is included. The goal is to give impetus to research and facilitate cooperation between stakeholders and scientific community specialists, industrial and economic stakeholders, traditional practitioners and members of the Melanesian community in the areas concerned.

After the symposium, the information and papers presented will be published; a list of resource persons will be circulated; possible projects or production agreements could be considered or facilitated; scientific and technological cooperation arrangements will probably emerge. Lastly, the most up-to-date information on regulations and legislation on these plants in the Pacific, France, Europe and the United States will have been offered to all.

Program
The symposium will take place over 3 ½ days, with the opening at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre and 3 days of discussion at the IRD Noumea Centre. Attending will be specialist scientists but also industry professionals and traditional knowledge holders.

Topics
Natural substances of terrestrial origin and their bioactivity
Ethno-pharmacology
Fragrances and cosmetics
Tinctorial substances
Legislation on aromatic and medicinal plants and their economic use.
Research on traditional pharmacopoeias, medicinal plants, ethno-pharmacological approach, laboratory assessments.

It is relevant to state that the Pacific contains a major part of the world’s linguistic diversity and that investigation proceeds by cultural regions as defined by language.

Guest of Honour: Dr. Jacques Fleuventin, President of the French Society of Ethnopharmacology.

Plants containing essential oils, fragrant substances or terpenoids.

The perfume and cosmetic industries are always seeking new fragrances, with research focussing on terpenoids and essential oils.

Guest of Honour: Prof. Chantal Menut, ENSC, Montpellier

Chemistry of Natural Substances.


This cross-cutting topic is related to natural substances and their activity. Chemistry and biology are therefore essential tools for identifying the structure-activity relationship of bioactive molecules, especially those of therapeutic value.

Guest of Honour: Prof. Yoshi Asakawa, University of Tokushima Burni, Japan.

Tinctorial Natural Substances.


Research on tinctorial plants is frequently based on an ethno-botanical approach and the investigation of natural substances, many of which have cyclic structures or conjugated double bonds. This research is at an early stage in the Pacific.

Guest of Honour: Dr. Dominique Cardon, CNRS.

Native Ornamental Plants.

Plant genetic resources for the development of potential ornamental plants will be the main topic of this session. Relatively recent in New Caledonia, this theme is following the world trend of new ornamentals adapted to each region. It is also a way to fill the global market’s demand for innovative products.

Guest of Honour: Dr. Margaret Johnston, Floriculture Programme, University of Queensland.

Cultural, Heritage and Legal Aspects.


The legal aspects of the ethno-pharmacological approach, the legal protection of traditional knowledge, intellectual property and the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in New Caledonia and in the Pacific will be addressed.

Guest of Honour: Dr. Clark Peteru, Samoan lawyer and founder member of the Call of the Earth Programme, Pacific Regional Environment Programme.

Last Updated ( Friday, 08 February 2008 )