The Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society (SAGES) is delighted to announce a two-day conference on Global Climate Challenges for a Blue Green Economy. This conference will focus on scientific evidence from across the UK and international community, as well as its relevance to societal wellbeing and on potential system-wide solutions. Focus areas will be arranged under five themes:
Water – supported by Scottish Government Industry Division
Carbon – supported by ClimateXChange
Planetary Well-being – sponsored by SEFARI Gateway
The Fragile Cryosphere – supported by NERC Arctic Office
Whole Earth Systems – sponsored by Geoverbund ABC/J
We welcome scientists, civil servants, politicians, SME leaders and journalists to explore the space between evidence and solutions. We have an exciting list of plenary keynote speakers covering this space, and invite abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations under the five themes listed above.
Abstract submission, registration and the conference dinner are all free! There are also a limited number of Conference Support Grants available to assist with travel and accommodation costs. Full details can be found here: https://www.sages.ac.uk/latest-news/sages-2019-conference-support-grants/
When: 27-28 November 2019
Where: John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Deadline for abstract submission: 30 September
Deadline for registration: 31 October/capacity reached
Conference website: http://sages19.efconference.co.uk/
We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a fascinating conference at the intersection of science, policy-making, societal engagement and potential solutions.
Best wishes,
Sian
-- Dr Sian Henley -- Lecturer in Marine Science School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, UKThe University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
