Worldwide Locations  Worldwide Locations  The Future of Asia's
Nature and Culture  Buddhist temples in Laos at 4:49AM.
(mrlob/Flickr)    Robert Oxnam, President Emeritus, Asia Society
Dai Qing, writer and activist opposing the building of China's
Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest dam Kenny Bruno, Campaigns
Coordinator, EarthRights International Joan Carling, Secretary
General, Cordillera Peoples Alliance, Philippines Kirk Talbott,
Vice President, Asia Pacific Division, Conservation
International(moderator)  Robert Oxnam Ladies and gentlemen, I
am Bob Oxnam, President Emeritus of the Asia Society. I am also
a trustee of the Erpf Fund which is the supporter of this new
series of programs. I’ve always tried to be organized and I will
try to do that tonight.  I have four reasons why it’s a pleasure
to introduce this evening’s program. The first is this is the
first chance I’ve had to welcome you to the newly renovated Asia
Society. Since I’m not directly responsible for it, I can say
that I think they’ve don