Upcoming Events

Human Contributions and Responses

Information on individual items is subject to change. Please consult each event's web site or contact for the most accurate and current information. If you spot an error or wish to suggest a change, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page. We also encourage you to let us know of events that should be listed. Please use this form to submit information about upcoming events. Events should include a substantial component related to global change research (see list of specific research areas in left column).

30 June - 3 July 2008

14th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment

Location	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Web Site	http://www.ieaonline.org/conference.htm
Sponsors	Interdisciplinary Environmental Association
Contact	14th IICE c/o Dr. Kimberly Reiter, Conference Chair Department of History Stetson University DeLand, FL 32720 USA Tel: 386-822-7541 Fax: 386-822-7544 Email:
Details	The conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions. Conference presentations focus on: what all disciplines have to offer with respect to understanding environmental and resource problems; possible solutions that are available; and the implications of the globalization of environmental concerns. Arctic and subarctic climate change is one of the special areas of interest for this year’s conference.

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6 - 11 Jul 2008

2008 IEEE International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium

Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Web Site	http://www.igarss08.org/
Sponsors	Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency International Union of Radio Science (URSI) Tufts University Rochester Institute of Technology
Contact
Details	Along with a wide array of remote sensing topics, four new themes will be highlighted at this conference: Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Radiance Data Assimilation, Ocean Synoptics and Weather, Baseline Climate Identification and Global Change, and Environmental and Human Health.

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7 - 11 Jul 2008

11th International Coral Reef Symposium

Location	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Web Site	http://www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs/index.html
Sponsors	International Society for Reef Studies National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Florida Department of Environmental Protection David & Lucile Packard Foundation U.S. Department of the Interior
Contact	11th ICRS Secretariat Nancy Copen Meeting Manager Tel: 301-634-7010
Details	The overall theme for the symposium is Reefs for the Future. The goals of the symposium include providing a scientific basis for coral reef ecosystem management by articulating the state of the science with respect to current and emerging stressors; improving the understanding of reef condition, function, and productivity; and expanding the field of coral reef ecosystem science and encouraging multidisciplinary research by facilitating the exchange of ideas.

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3 - 8 Aug 2008

International Radiation Symposium 2008

Location	Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
Web Site	http://www.irs2008.org.br
Sponsors	International Radiation Commission Instituto de Astronomia, Geofisica e Ciencias Atmosfericas (IAG) and Instituto de Fisica (IF), Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP) Centro de Previsao de Tempo e Estudos Climaticos, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (CPTEC/INPE) Centro de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (CT/UFRJ) Instituto de Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal de Itajuba (IRN/UNIFEI)
Contact	Prof. Marcia Yamasoe Instituto de Astronomia, Geofisica e Ciencias Atmosfericas da USP Rua do Matao, 1226 Sao Paulo/SP Brazil Tel: +55-11-3091-4682 Fax: +55-11-3091-4714
Details	The International Radiation Symposium is organized every four years by the International Radiation Commission, part of the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS). The goal of the symposium is to provide a venue to present current results about problems in atmospheric radiation and to encourage the exchange of ideas within the international community. The meeting welcomes scientific contributions on all aspects of atmospheric radiation, considering experimental or theoretical approaches organized in sessions such as: radiative transfer theory and modeling, molecular radiative properties, particle radiative properties, general remote sensing, satellite measurements, surface measurements and field experiments, radiation budget and forcing, weather and climate applications, and biosphere-atmosphere interactions influencing the radiation budget.

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6 - 8 Aug 2008

Energy Security and Climate Change: Issues, Strategies and Options Conference

Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Web Site	http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/escc/
Sponsors	Energy Field of Studies, Asian Institute of Technology Regional Energy Resource Information Center
Contact	Maria Kathrina B. Gratuito RERIC, Energy Field of Study Asian Institute of Technology P.O.Box 4, Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120 THAILAND Tel: (+66 2) 524 6216 Fax: (+66 2) 524 5439
Details	This conference will cover the technical, economic, social, and political dimensions of energy security and climate change. It will provide an intellectual exchange between members of academia, industrial sectors, research institutions, multilateral and bilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, government institutions, and policy makers from all over the world.

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17 - 21 August 2008

138th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society

Location	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Web Site	http://www.fisheries.org/afs08/
Sponsors	American Fisheries Society Beacon Environmental Minnow Environmental Inc. Savanta Fisheries and Oceans Canada Quinte Conservation
Contact	Dave Maraldo Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Tel: 705-755-1906 Email:
Details	The theme of the meeting is “Fisheries in Flux: How Do We Ensure Our Sustainable Future.” Fisheries and fish communities are not static properties of ecosystems. Stressors such as overexploitation, species invasions, habitat degradation, climate change, and water resource demand are a few of the factors that drive changes. These changes potentially threaten sustainable use.

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25 - 28 August 2008

Adaptation of Forests and Forest Management to Changing Climate with Emphasis on Forest Health

Location	Umeå, Sweden
Web Site	http://www.forestadaptation2008.net/home/en/
Sponsors	Canadian Forest Service Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations US Forest Service International Union of Forest Research Organizations Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Seoul National University Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Contact	Camilla Persson Tel: +46 90 156238 Email:
Details	The conference will focus on the current state of knowledge of ongoing changes in climatic conditions in different regions of the world, and the implications of these changes for forest management and conservation. Presentations and discussions will emphasise research, policies and practices that are needed to enable us to plan for and manage healthy, productive forests to meet future societal needs for forest products and the full range of forest goods and services. Ongoing research in various fields of forest and forest-related sciences will be presented in parallel sessions of the conference.

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16 - 18 September 2008

Wetlands 2008: Wetlands and Climate Change

Location	Portland, Oregon
Web Site	http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/cfp_2008.htm
Sponsors	Association of State Wetland Managers Oregon Department of State Lands Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Highway Administration U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact	Laura Burchill Association of State Wetland Managers 2 Basin Road Windham, ME 04062 Tel: 207-892-3399 Fax: 207-892-3089 Email:
Details	The overall goal of this conference is to help wetland professionals in the public and private sectors 1) gain a better understanding of the challenges created by climate change and 2) identify discrete activities and actions to take to reduce and mitigate impacts on wetlands and water resources as well as communities. The conference will also address ongoing changes and challenges in wetlands and water resources management.

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22 - 26 Sep 2008

International Council for the Exploration of the Sea 2008 Annual Science Conference

Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Web Site	http://www.ices.dk/iceswork/asc/2008/index.asp
Sponsors	International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Contact	ICES Secretariat Attention: Görel Kjeldsen H.C. Andersens Boulevard 44–46 DK-1553 Copenhagen Denmark Tel: +45 33 38 67 00 Fax: +45 33 93 42 15
Details	The meeting will feature 18 science theme sessions on topics including comparative ecosystem studies, ecosystem health, climate and ocean change and signals from the ecosystem at different levels, modelling and new technologies, conservation issues and new concepts of valuing nature and ecosystem structure. The meeting will also address some of the most challenging issues of today’s science needed for a better management of our seas tomorrow.

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September 24-27, 2008

5th Open Assembly of the Northern Research Forum: Seeking Balance in a Changing North

Location	Anchorage, AK
Web Site	http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/nrf/
Sponsors	Northern Research Forum
Contact	Cheryl Wright,
Details	Monday - 22 September Pre-Conference Day • Steering Committee Meeting—UAA Library 302 • Lunch at the UAA Cuddy Center Dining Room • Steering Committee Meeting—UAA Library 302 • Steering Committee/Host Committee Dinner at the Double Musky, Girdwood, Alaska Tuesday - 23 September Pre-Conference Day • Optional tours for conference participants • Steering Committee Meeting—UAA Library 302 • Young Researchers Career Development—UAA Library 307 (1/2 day session) • Dinner with President Grímsson, Chancellor Fran Ulmer and Steering Committee Members, UAA Library 307 o Charge from Dr. Lassi Heinenen o Introduction of Young Researchers—share who you are, your research interest and why you are here o Team-building/Native traditional talking circles led by Patricia Cochran and/or Larry Merculieff Wednesday – 24 September Location: Anchorage Museum Auditorium • Late registration—Location: Museum Lobby o Welcome/Opening by dignitaries o Blessing/dancing by Native groups o Keynote/charge to the group • Plenary Session I: The New Geography of a Warming North • Free time for lunch—Options include: Museum, Federal Building, 5th Avenue Mall, and many other downtown locations. A complete list of dining options, maps and addresses will be included in final conference packet. • Afternoon roundtable facilitated discussion/breakout sessions (six breakout groups each answering a question— each group will be facilitated by a Steering Committee Member, a Young Researcher, and an Anchorage Host Committee member)—Location: Museum galleries • Break • 60-minute film break while Young Researchers compile their findings and prepare to report back to the conference attendees—Location: Museum Auditorium • Breakout Summaries presented by Young Researchers—Location: Museum Auditorium • Evening Reception—Location: Anchorage Museum of History and Art Atrium Thursday – 25 September Location: Anchorage Museum • Plenary Session II: The Future of Northern Cooperation—Location: Museum Auditorium • Morning roundtable facilitated discussion/breakout sessions (six breakout groups each answering a question—each group will be facilitated by a Steering Committee Member, a Young Researcher, and an Anchorage Host Committee member)—Location: Museum galleries • 45-minute film break while Young Researchers compile their findings and prepare to report back to the conference attendees—Location: Museum Auditorium • Lunch—Museum, Federal Building, 5th Avenue Mall, etc. Options, maps and addresses will be included in conference materials (perhaps allow 90 minutes to accommodate walking time to various locations) • Breakout Summaries presented by Young Researchers—Location: Museum Auditorium • Plenary Session III: The Accessible Arctic: Linking the North Within and Without, in the Global Economy—Location: Museum Auditorium • Afternoon roundtable facilitated discussion/breakout sessions (six breakout groups each answering a question— each group will be facilitated by a Steering Committee Member, a Young Researcher, and an Anchorage Host Committee member)—Location: Museum galleries • 45-minute break while Young Researchers compile their findings and prepare to report back to the conference attendees—Location: Museum Atrium/Auditorium • Breakout Summaries presented by Young Researchers—Location: Museum Auditorium • Free evening: explore Anchorage; dine at locations of your choice Friday – 26 September Location: Chickaloon • Opening welcome and presentation of day’s events in Palmer at 9:30 AM by Chief Gary Harrison (please wear casual clothing and walking shoes or boots) • Busses will rotate between locations: o Chickaloon Greenhouse o Transportation Center o GIS and Mapping/Restoration Projects o School • Return to Palmer Depot for lunch • Return to Anchorage • Plenary IV: Leadership Under the Conditions of Uncertainty: How do we sustain and build a healthy Northern Community?—Location: Alaska Native Heritage Center • Tour of Alaska Native Heritage Center with guides—hors d’ oeuvres and beverages will be available. • Dinner buffet—Location: Alaska Native Heritage Center • Evening: Native dances—Location: Alaska Native Heritage Center Saturday – 27 September Location: Anchorage Museum • Breakout groups to discuss Friday’s Plenary Session • Breakout Summaries presented by Young Researchers—Location: Museum Auditorium • Summary Session—Location: Museum Auditorium • Young Researchers Work Session (1/2 day)—Location: Clarion Business Centre • Closing Reception • Saturday evening film festival at the Museum (the Anchorage community will be invited to attend).

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20 -22 October 2008

Farming with Grass: Achieving Sustainable Mixed Agricultural Landscapes

Location	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Web Site	http://www.swcs.org/en/conferences/farming_with_grass/
Sponsors	Soil and Water Conservation Society
Contact	Soil and Water Conservation Society 945 SW Ankeny Road Ankeny, Iowa 50023-9723 Tel: 515-289-2331 Fax: 515-289-1227
Details	The overall goal of the conference is to address the changing economic, societal, and environmental background facing grassland agriculture today and in the future, including climate variability and change, energy costs and sources, market prices for commodity crops, demographics, the emerging bioenergy industry, and evolving markets for local foods.

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11 - 14 November 2008

North American Lake Management Society 2008 Symposium

Location	Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Web Site	http://www.nalms.org/Conferences/2008LakeLouise/Default.aspx
Sponsors	North American Lake Management Society
Contact	North American Lake Management Society PO Box 5443 Madison, WI 53705-0443 Phone: 608-233-2836 Fax: 608-233-3186 Email:
Details	This year’s theme is Lake Management in a Changing Environment, and concerns lake management during unprecedented development, water scarcity, and climate change.