天然气水合物是 2 1世纪的能源。天然气水合物与人类的生存环境关系密切 ,倍受人类关注。天然气水合物的开发利用需要一系列新技术和新方法。为促进我国在该学科领域的快速发展 ,由中国科学院人事教育局资助的“中国科学院天然气水合物学术研讨会”2 0 0 3年 4月 2 6 - 2 8日将 Gas hydrate is a 21st Century energy source. Gas hydrate is closely related to the living environment of mankind and has drawn much attention from human beings. The development and utilization of gas hydrates require a series of new technologies and new methods. In order to promote the rapid development of our country in this subject area, “CAS Symposium on Natural Gas Hydrate,” funded by the Bureau of Personnel Education, Chinese Academy of Sciences, will be held from February 26 to August 28, 2003