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The field of geographic sciences takes many forms and has been continuously evolving over the years. Physical geography specifically deals with aspects of climate, weather, wind currents, and aquatic movements. A subfield of physical geography is the field of climatology. As a recently established field under the umbrella of geographic sciences, climatology aims to address the continuous damage mankind is inflicting upon the earth’s natural atmosphere, weather, and climate by studying its causes, effects, and practical mitigation techniques.

Developments in the field are becoming increasingly needed by the day, as the devastating effects of climate change take hold, and are unleashed upon cities, and human settlements. The biggest offender that contributes to the threat of climate change is the consumption of fossil fuels and other non-renewable resources of energy, namely to meet the rising demand for energy in urban environments. In pursuit of technological advancement, economic prowess, and global success, many cities have turned a blind eye to the harmful effects of unsustainable practices in urban development. These practices cost the world, and the cities, their respective livability, habitability, and continuity. They are short-term solutions to long-term problems.

While the spotlight is often shed on urban environments when it comes to the discussion of climate change, the environment that takes on the brunt of climate change’s detriments is the rural counterpart. Isolated from the interconnected network of cities, rural areas suffer the most due to physical isolation, limited access to infrastructural services, economic stagnation, and a reliance on natural habitats and environments such as rivers, lakes, fertile land, and wildlife. The sustainability of natural habitats and ecological structures is of utmost importance for the flourishing of rural environments, and climate change poses a direct threat to them. The livelihoods of people in rural areas are in danger due to climate change, which causes degradation of coastal areas effectively inhibiting fishing activities, floods and droughts that limit agricultural developments, and so on.

Geographers and climatologists have been sounding the alarm about climate change for several years, presenting undeniable evidence of mankind’s undue influence on the climate, marine and land life, as well as the topography of Earth’s crust. Urban environments are the locus of discussion when it comes to climate change mitigation, due to housing a vast majority of humanity’s population, and the requirements of meeting the demands of a dense population. Perhaps furthering the detrimental effects of climate change, the degradation of rural areas causes migration waves to urban environments, further exacerbating climate-impacting activities, and hindering adaptation capabilities in rural environments. Sustainable techniques that aim to lessen the acceleration of climate change include shifting away from automobile dependence, the inclusion of green public spaces, incorporating energy-saving techniques in cities, and the utilization of renewable energy.

The first international conference on “Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments” will highlight advancements and innovations in geography and climatology, and their role in climate change mitigation and adaptation techniques in urban and rural environments.

Scope

The first edition of the Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments conference aims to discuss and elaborate on topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments in nations and cities, specifically in a geographic context. These geographic contexts include Hydrology, Climatology, Digital Geography, and more. The conference will aggregate research that innovates and disseminates upon topics pertaining to climatic mitigation in urban and rural environments, weather forecasting, atmospheric pollution, governmental policies affecting climate change, geographic cultural shifts due to climate change, sustainable transit systems, and more.

Statement of Purpose

The first edition of the Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments conference will raise awareness of the impacts of climate change on rural and urban environments. Not only does the conference aim to shed light on this critical issue, it looks to seek out geographic solutions to this problem, discussing the contribution of hydrology, climatology, geomorphology, and many more fields of geography to this ever-emerging problem.

1. Applications of Climatology in Urbanism
2. The Role of Geography in Climate Change Mitigation
3. Wind Energy Resource Assessment and Optimization
4. Meteorology and Disaster Prevention in Urban and Rural Environments
5. Urban Planning and Climate Change Mitigation
6. Rural Land Use and Climate Change Mitigation
7. Geography Mapping and Innovative Systems for Rural Fragmentation Protection
8. Food Crisis in Climate Change phenomenon
9. Heritage Conservation with Climate Change Hazards
10. Sustainable Transportation and Transit Systems
11. Climatic Impacts and Response Methods in Rural Environments
12. Environmental Impacts on Human Geography and Culture
13. Sustainable Governmental Policy and Leadership

1. Physical Attendance

• The Confirmation/Payment Completion period will take place from 01 November 2023 to 30 April 2024.

• The registration fee does not cover accommodation or travel expenses. A list of accommodation options can only be suggested by our team if available. Contact gcue@ierek-scholar.org to inquire.

The physical fee covers:

• The conference Kit inclusive of: a softcopy of the abstracts book on a USB/CD, Conference notebook, IEREK pen, Conference Flyers/ Printouts.
• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate
• Preliminary Acceptance Letters
• Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press
• Lunches and Coffee Breaks
• If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author submitted to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission.
• Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their own fees to pay to attend the event. This applies to online attendance as well as physical attendance.
• A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one copy of the conference Abstract book in both hard and soft copies. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.
• Professionals are categorized as participants who are not affiliated with universities such as practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs etc.
• Students must provide proof of enrollment in a university by providing an enrollment certificate or a valid university ID (with issue/ expiry date) etc.
• Additionally, you have the option to present your submitted abstract as a presentation without the intention of publishing your work, for information about the fees and additional details, please feel free to get in touch with us at: gcue@ierek-scholar.org.

1. Online Attendance

The online fee covers:

• A softcopy of the abstracts book and/ or hard copy (excluding shipping)
• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate in softcopy
• Acceptance Letters in softcopy
• Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press
• Access to conference recordings

1. Extra Fees

Loyalty Membership Discounts

The more you attend, the more you’re rewarded! 
IEREK offers its loyal participants with the following discounts depending on his/her attendance: 

*The aforementioned discounts are only applicable during Regular and Late Payment times. For more information, please refer to ‘Important Dates’.

Payment Methods

 Payment of the registration fee can be made via the following methods (only after online registration):

1. Bank transfer 

Kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC financialservices@ierek.com to receive bank details to complete the payment.

2. Online payment gateway (PayPal)

Participants who would like to complete their payments online must send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC financialservices@ierek.com to receive a customized link to complete their payments.

3. Cash in IEREK branches

Payment in person can be arranged. Please contact the conference coordinator/ Email to receive further information.

Payment Terms and Guidelines:

• Read more on Important Dates. For information on payment dates, kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/email and CC financialservices@ierek.com to receive payment details to complete the payment.
• Authors who have registered and completed payment for virtual attendance CAN request a change to physical attendance. However, a change from physical to virtual is NOT possible.
• After online registration and payment, the registration fee cannot be reimbursed.
• Final Acceptance/ rejection of your full/ extended paper (if submitted) can only be given after the peer review process.
• Inclusion in the conference program, acceptance letters issuance and consideration for publication must be preceded by registration and payment completion.
• Online Payment (only) should only be completed once a proforma invoice is issued with respective instructions for successful payment.
• Contact our Financial Department for inquiries/ requests.

Publishing Opportunities:

All accepted papers submitted to MRSE 2023 after the double-blinded peer-review process will be considered for publication as part of an edited volume, in IEREK’s Scopus-Indexed interdisciplinary Book Series entitled “Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation” (ASTI) published by Springer.

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030. The ASTI series presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies.

The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. The series is intended for professionals in research and teaching, consultancies and industry, and government and international organizations. Published in collaboration with IEREK, the Springer ASTI series will acquaint readers with essential new studies in STI for sustainable development.

Link to the ASTI: https://www.springer.com/series/15883
Editorial Board: https://www.springer.com/series/15883?detailsPage=free
ASTI Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7PKjn4dMY

  IEREK Press Journals, a multidisciplinary publisher that aims to cultivate and disseminate research.

• Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)
• The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)
• BAHETH International Journal – Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

Author Instructions:

AUE maintains a strict policy against plagiarism, considering it fraudulent to copy or take the ideas and work of other authors without proper permission and credit. The reviewing committee and AUE employees hold the authority to reject a paper during its review process based on identified instances of minor or major plagiarism.

Authors are required to adhere to the following instructions when submitting their abstracts/papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• Prepare and submit an abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the conference website.
• Ensure the abstract is concise, clearly stating the proposed research study’s purpose, results, and conclusions.
• Select the most relevant topic for the paper from the conference topics.

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• Upon acceptance of your abstract, receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions for online or bank transfer payment (refer to Conference Fees).
• After successful payment, request and receive: A signed/stamped abstract acceptance letter – Receipt of Payment/Payment Invoice – Visa Invitation Letter, if needed.
• Option to extend the abstract for publication in the ASTI conference proceedings by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) is available but not mandatory.

Step 2.2: Full Paper Submission

• Submit a 4 – 6+ pages paper in English before the paper submission deadline, following the research paper structure and using the Paper Writing Template.
• Authors needing more pages can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee (refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab).

Authors not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings can inform conference support (info@aue.ae).

To download the conference paper template Click here

Travel Information:

By Train

You can reach Lecce easily by direct Trenitalia train from cities such as Brindisi (30 minutes), Bari (1.5 hours), Rome (5.5 hours), and Bologna (7 hours). From Naples you’ll have to change trains at Caserta (5.5 hours total).

You can check timetables and book tickets in advance for the best rates from the Trenitalia website. You need to use Italian place names (i.e. Torino not Turin).

The Bari to Lecce Trenitalia train stops at a number of places in Puglia including Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Cisternino, and Ostuni.

By Plane

The nearest airport to Lecce is Brindisi (30-minute drive), while Bari airport is a 2-hour drive away.

You can rent a car at Brindisi airport or take a shuttle bus from the airport to Lecce (40 minutes).

By Car 

From Bari (150Km), via a freeway. Just follow the signs to Brindisi-Lecce. Rental cars are available in the main Italian airports, including the airports of Brindisi and Bari. This could be a good idea if you wish to join a visit to the South of Italy to the conference.

Benefits of Attending

Participating in conferences can be highly advantageous, particularly on a professional level. Such events bring together individuals actively promoting innovative ideas, fostering an environment that enriches your knowledge and significantly impacts your career.

Key Conference Advantages:
Open Dialogues:
Engage in open discussions with leading academic scientists, sharing experiences and research findings across various fields. Interact with researchers from different universities and countries, learning from experts in your field. This presents a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into your area of expertise and gain inspiration for your own research endeavors.

Internationally Recognized Certification:
Participants receive internationally recognized certificates, enhancing their credentials and serving as valuable additions to their professional experience. These certificates can be submitted to relevant authorities as needed.

Publication Opportunities:
Conference proceedings are published as book chapters in reputable book series such as the ASTI series by “Springer.”

Exploration of Research Technologies:
Conferences offer a platform to showcase and explore new technologies relevant to your research. Attendees can test these technologies, share teaching tools, and acquire samples of textbooks, contributing to the expansion of their research resources.

Networking Opportunities:
Conferences facilitate networking opportunities, increasing the likelihood of collaboration in future projects. Engaging with esteemed professors allows you to discuss the latest research projects and establish connections within the academic community.

Academic Standing Enhancement:
Active participation in multiple conferences establishes your presence in academic circles, enhancing your academic reputation. This involvement reflects positively on your Curriculum Vitae, demonstrating your commitment as an active member of the academic community.

Conference Proceedings Material:
Delegates can choose to receive conference proceedings in either hardcover or digital format on a CD. The CD includes proceedings from previous conferences in the series. Additionally, all conference papers are archived online in the AUE E-Library, providing immediate and permanent accessibility to the global scientific community.