More information here
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
AQUATIC SCIENCES MEETING, Puerto Rico - 2011
For More Information
For more information on the 2011 ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Meeting, address all correspondence and questions regarding registration, conference logistics, and hotel accommodations to:Helen Schneider Lemay
ASLO Business Office
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Waco, Texas 76710-4446
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800-929-ASLO Voice: within the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean
254-399-9635 Voice: all other countries
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Water & Environment 2011 CIWEM'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Water & Environment 2011
CIWEM'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Olympia Conference Centre | London | 6th-7th April 2011Organised by Bob Earll, CMS
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Big Society - Future Environment
The current trend toward austerity, whilst at the same time delivering front line services, is a major global challenge. Funding for projects will be more restricted, demanding novel and innovative solutions. We are facing a new financial reality which will focus our efforts towards achieving our aims for sustainability and environmental gains with decreasing funding.The UK coalition government has launched a "Big Society" programme intended to "take power away from politicians and give it to the people". (Full details on the programme can be found in the page documents side tab). The programme includes giving communities more power, transferring power from central to local government - 'localism', using 'third sector' resources to deliver government programmes and giving wider public access to government data. This programme will create opportunities and challenges for the environment sector and society as a whole.
In April 2011, CIWEM will hold a two-day Annual Conference that will address multidisciplinary issues across all areas of the global water and environment sector and will also focus on the issue of the "Big Society" and the implications for the environment sector.
Aim
The aim of the conference is to challenge and inspire the water and environmental community by sharing knowledge and best practice, which is at the heart of meeting key global challenges. There will be a mix of keynote speakers, offered papers, exhibitions and networking opportunities that will make this the key event for water and environment professionals.
We aim to provide the optimal public benefit by making outputs from the conference freely available on the CIWEM website after the event
Call for Presentations
The call for presentations is now closed and the Programme Committee is currently scoring the abstracts submitted.
A draft programme will be available in November 2010.
New! Keynote speakers confirmed
- Richard Benyon MP, Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries
- Tony Juniper, campaigner, writer, sustainability adviser, environmentalist and former Executive Director of Friends of the Earth
- Dr Mike Clarke, Chief Executive of RSPB
- John Edmonds, Aldersgate Group Lead on Environmental Skills, Non-Executive Director of Carbon Trust, Former General Secretary of the GMB Trade Union and Chair of the Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC)
- The Rt. Reverend Dr James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool
There are two main 'packages' for the Annual Conference - Full Sponsor and exhibitor packages
For the full list of benefits see the sponsorship terms in the page documents panel.
Previous sponsors have found the event valuable:
'The staff were helpful, the numbers attending and interest our stall generated also positive. I felt it was a useful conference for us to be involved, certainly as a sponsor.'
'We appreciated a very good stand position and the inclusion of the company logo on delegate notes, slides etc.'
'First time exhibiting and very worthwhile'
For more information contact Lauren Goozee
Previous Event
Water & Environment 2010: CIWEM's Annual Conference
This took place on 28th- 29th April 2010 at the Olympia Conference Centre, London.
See the Conference Outputs page for the presentations and delegate notes.
CMOS Congress — Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Congress 2011
Dear colleagues,
The 45th Congress of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) will be held June 5-9, 2011 at the Victoria Conference Centre in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia.
CMOS Congresses encompass all disciplines and topics represented by the CMOS membership, and session proposals representing all such areas are sought. There is traditionally also a Congress theme which provides, as an additional dimension, a focus for certain scientific and plenary sessions. The theme for this Congress will be "Ocean, Atmosphere and the Changing Pacific". The Pacific Ocean contains nearly half or our planet's seawater and covers approximately one third of the earth's surface. Its changes, both natural and human-induced, thus can have a profound influence on the planetary environment and its ecosystems. Because such influences are largely governed by interactions between the many components of the earth system, this theme potentially has a very broad reach.
All scientific and plenary sessions of the Congress will take place from Monday June 6 until Thursday June 9, 2011. In addition, time and venue space have been set aside on Sunday, June 5 for related workshops, business meetings, courses and other Congress-related events (as well as the traditional Icebreaker to be held that evening). Parties interested in making such arrangements may contact Scientific Program Committee member Mike Foreman.
To propose a session, please submit your proposal through Session Proposals. The proposal should include the session title (up to 40 characters), information about the session convener or co-convenors, and a short paragraph of up to 300 words describing the scientific content of the session. The deadline for session proposals is September 30, 2010. I look forward to receiving your submissions as we plan an exciting 2011 Congress. Sincerely,
Bill Merryfield (cccma_cmos2011@ec.gc.ca)
Chair, Scientific Program Committee for the Victoria 2011 Congress
More information
ISCC — 1st International Seminar 2010 on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century
| 7 December 2010 - 9 Decembar 2010 Rajshahi, Bangladesh. | |||||||
abstract: Bangladesh is considered as the most threatened country in the world referring to climate change impact. The entire world is now positively conscious about the potential threat that is going to affect almost each and every parts of the planet in different magnitudes and in different dimensions. One significant aspect is the possible sea-level rise that is estimated to displace about one-third of the population of Bangladesh if it rises more than 3 meters from present average sea-level. Multiplied impacts are going to affect different aspects of the country such as food security, human health, bio-diversity loss etc. and finally the impact will potentially affect other parts of the world through the world’s global partnership. The question appears whether the nation is ready to cope with the possible change. The impact of climate change may affect locally but its management must be global and the mega- issues can only be tackled if the entire earth unites to work together. So the seminar intends to address certain selected aspects which are imminent and burning and yet to be decided appropriately to outline a strategy and to show how and where we can work together to tackle the problem of the 21st century – the century which is going to the most important in earth’s history. During the last several world meets the national leaders have perpetually been unsuccessful due to improper understanding of three things – one is the reasons of crises, the second one is the depth and dimension of the effect and the third one is the possible way of solution. The proposed seminar is a small effort to unite ideas and concepts to open up a path for better understanding of the three misunderstood goals. The seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss current environmental issues, promote greater collaboration and strengthen the connection among scientists, policy makers and practitioners. | |||||||
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| related subject(s): Ecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Development |
Friday, October 29, 2010
34th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, Sydney - 2011
34th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
10-15 April 2011
The GEOSS Era: Towards Operational Environmental Monitoring
Información detallada
FUNCEME: COSPAR TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING COURSE ON EARTH OBSERVATION...
The event will be held in Fortaleza, Brazil from November 1 to November 12, 2010.
Further information: AQUÍ
Further information: AQUÍ
Thursday, October 28, 2010
14th International Conference on Harmful Algae
"We are pleased to announce that the 14th International conference on Harmful Algae will take place in Hersonissos-Crete, Greece on 1-5 November 2010.
The conference will be held under the auspices of the International Society for the Study of Harmful Algae (ISSHA) and the Hellenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR).
3th Announcement AQUÍ
4th Announcement AQUÍ
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Workshop: "-omics technologies for marine models" 30 Nov
This event will be held at SAMS on 30 November during the annual science meeting of MASTS (29 Nov - 1 Dec 2010). Its main objectives are to build a community around the potential of "-omics technologies" to improve the biological monitoring of marine ecosystems. It will span across research councils to explore current strengths in -omics and systems biology in the marine biology sector, foster cross-council thinking and develop joint actions as appropriate, as well as looking at the international landscape. The event is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council.
The workshop is opened to everyone and attendance is free. There will be a limited number of talks, and a poster session jointly held with MASTS.
Lunch and coffee will be provided.
You can register and submit abstracts (300 words) by sending an e-mail to the organiser, Dr Claire Gachon.
Deadline for abstract submission is Friday, October 29th 2010.
If you have already registered for the MASTS inauguration, you don't need to register again for this workshop. Please let us know about any other useful information, such as dietary requirements.
Confirmed speakers:
Karim Gharbi, Genepool Edinburgh
Thomas Meagher, NEOMICS - NERC -omics strategy
Dawn Field, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Logistics:
Suggestions for accommodation at reduced rates are available at http://mss.st-andrews.ac.uk/documents/Accom_Oban_MASTS_ASM.pdf (quote "MASTS" when booking).
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
OCEAN OPTICS CONFERENCE
Dear Ocean Optics Colleague; Welcome to the 20th installment of the Ocean Optics Conference. From the inception, the Ocean Optics Conference series has attracted a diverse audience of professionals and students addressing virtually every facet of optical oceanography including basic research, technological development, environmental management, and policy. Over the course of the 41 year history of the series, the conference has increased in scope and attendance and has become spiced with topics of local interest as the venues have become more varied and representative of the international oceanographic community. In this tradition, Ocean Optics XX will convene in Anchorage, Alaska in 2010, 27 September - 1 October, and is expected to attract a diverse international audience and focus on many science issues of interest within the research community.
Sessions will generally be topical, derived from the submitted abstracts, and will be comprised of invited overview lectures and contributed papers. All contributed papers will be presented as posters and a subset will be selected by the planning committee for oral presentation.
Another tradition of the Ocean Optics Conference series is the construction and distribution of conference proceedings. Each contributed paper will be submitted as an extended abstract and the collected works distributed to all conference attendees in the form of a word-searchable CD ROM. The cost of the proceedings is included in the registration fee.
Finally, if there is a centerpiece of the conference, it is the banquet where attendees experience fine local cuisine and entertainment, are presented with an interesting and thought-provoking dinner talk, and participate in the Jerlov and Best Student Paper awards ceremonies.
On behalf of the planning committee, I encourage you to attend Ocean Optics XX and look forward to seeing you in Alaska!Sincerely,
Heidi Dierssen
Chairperson, Ocean Optics XX Planning Committee
For administrative matters or questions contact Trudy Lewis.
Short Courses
OBSERVATIONAL APPROACHES IN OCEAN OPTICSMatt Slivkoff & Michael Twardowski - Sunday,Sep 26 from 09:00 to 17:00
HYDROLIGHT-ECOLIGHT WORKSHOP
Curt Mobley - Sunday,Sep 26 from 09:00 to 17:00
REMOTE SENSING PHYTOPLANKTON FUNCTIONAL GROUPS
Séverine Alvain-Emmanuel Devred-Samantha Lavender-Bob Brewin - Sunday,Sep 26 from 09:00 to 17:00
Browse All Accepted Abstracts
Show All Approved AbstractsBrowse Scheduled Presentations by Session Topic
Radiative / AtmosphericBio-optical and Biogeochemical Measurements and Modeling
Optics of Oil in Coastal Waters
Oil Spill
Invited Speaker
Optical Shallow Water Mapping and Benthic Optics
Organismal Response and Adaptation to the Light Field
Experimental Optics
Operational Environmental Optics and Remote Sensing
Optical Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing
Lidar and Other Active Remote Sensing Techniques
Near Surface Processes
Organismal Response and Adaptation to the Light Field
Bio-optics North
Bio-optics and Biogeochemistry
New Instruments, Autonomous Vehicles and Other Platforms
Use of Historical Optical Observations
Underwater Imaging and Photography
Remote Sensing and Shallow Waters
Particle Dynamics and Optical Processes
Bio-optics South
Chairman's Choice
New Instruments
Remote Sensing of Bio-optical Properties
Remote Sensing of Phytoplankton Characteristics
Ocean and Coastal Optical Properties and Uncertainties
MORE INFORMATION: WEBSITE
Friday, September 3, 2010
Mid-Term Strategy meeting: Air-Sea Gas Fluxes in Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems and Oxygen Minimum Zones (OMZs)
Background
Among the new initiatives approved by the SOLAS Scientific Steering Committee, the theme of air-sea exchange of short- and long-term radiatively-active gases in the Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems (EBUS) and
Oxygen Minimum Zones (OMZs) has been discussed during the SOLAS Open Science Conference in Barcelona (November 2009).
This initiative focuses on the co-existence of specific mechanisms, which are inducing a perturbation of biogeochemical cycles (for instance nitrogen loss, acidification) and acting as an "engine" producing and/or
consuming climatic gases: O2, CO2, N2O, CH4, halogenous compounds. The scientific issues are:
Oxygen Minimum Zones (OMZs) has been discussed during the SOLAS Open Science Conference in Barcelona (November 2009).
This initiative focuses on the co-existence of specific mechanisms, which are inducing a perturbation of biogeochemical cycles (for instance nitrogen loss, acidification) and acting as an "engine" producing and/or
consuming climatic gases: O2, CO2, N2O, CH4, halogenous compounds. The scientific issues are:
1) Which is the complete influence of the OMZs-EBUS on climate change, taking into account the impact of the greenhouse gases, cloud formation and control of O3 and O2?
2) Which are the responsible mechanisms associated with a bio-, photo-, or chemo-degradation of organic matter (including CDOM) for the production of greenhouse gases, e.g. the switch from an aerobic
(O2-respiration) to an anaerobic (via NO3, SO4, methanogenesis, IO3, Fe) remineralization?
2) Which are the responsible mechanisms associated with a bio-, photo-, or chemo-degradation of organic matter (including CDOM) for the production of greenhouse gases, e.g. the switch from an aerobic
(O2-respiration) to an anaerobic (via NO3, SO4, methanogenesis, IO3, Fe) remineralization?
In order to answer these questions in the tropical OMZs-EBUS, the initiative focuses on the eastern tropical Pacific, which corresponds to the largest OMZ.
The workshop, including one day of short presentations and one day and a half for discussion, aims to stimulate an experimental oceanic and atmospheric effort, coordinated at the international scale from 2011-2012.
More information: web site
SPONSORS
International Conference on Environment and Resources of the South Pacific
SCOPE
The South Pacific is the largest oceanic area on our planet but also the least known. Nevertheless, two organizations have been established to coordinate actions in the western and eastern regions: the South Pacific Commission and the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific, respectively. Meanwhile, countries in both regions are currently organizing the setting up of the Regional Fishing Organization for the South Pacific.
The need to increase our environmental knowledge of this vast territory, amid concern over the evaluation and management of its exploited resources, is unquestionable. Cultural, technological and scientific exchange will be greatly improved by communicating and sharing the various independent work currently being done throughout the region.
Sharing such information across such a large part of the world is a big challenge and this international conference provides us with an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss our work, experiences and opinions to progress the knowledge base for current and future generations. Thus, the Conference will examine topics related to understanding and managing the ocean environment and its ecosystems that are under, or may come under, commercial exploitation and will build on the work done during the previous International Conference on Marine Resources of the Pacific (Arana 1983).
The conference will be particularly focused on studies related to subjects such as Atmosphere, Oceanography, Aquaculture, Fisheries and Non-Renewable Resources in the South Pacific. Aquaculture topics will be conducted in the context of the “International Aquaculture Congress”, co-organized with the Chilean Aquaculture Society.
It is expected that this conference will represent the beginning of more continuous work, and assist societies, that may seem different but that, together, are able to face the challenge of connecting their disparate activities for the benefit of all.
All presentations and lectures will be published in an internationally recognized regional journal, the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research (www.lajar.cl).
The South Pacific is the largest oceanic area on our planet but also the least known. Nevertheless, two organizations have been established to coordinate actions in the western and eastern regions: the South Pacific Commission and the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific, respectively. Meanwhile, countries in both regions are currently organizing the setting up of the Regional Fishing Organization for the South Pacific.
The need to increase our environmental knowledge of this vast territory, amid concern over the evaluation and management of its exploited resources, is unquestionable. Cultural, technological and scientific exchange will be greatly improved by communicating and sharing the various independent work currently being done throughout the region.
Sharing such information across such a large part of the world is a big challenge and this international conference provides us with an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss our work, experiences and opinions to progress the knowledge base for current and future generations. Thus, the Conference will examine topics related to understanding and managing the ocean environment and its ecosystems that are under, or may come under, commercial exploitation and will build on the work done during the previous International Conference on Marine Resources of the Pacific (Arana 1983).
The conference will be particularly focused on studies related to subjects such as Atmosphere, Oceanography, Aquaculture, Fisheries and Non-Renewable Resources in the South Pacific. Aquaculture topics will be conducted in the context of the “International Aquaculture Congress”, co-organized with the Chilean Aquaculture Society.
It is expected that this conference will represent the beginning of more continuous work, and assist societies, that may seem different but that, together, are able to face the challenge of connecting their disparate activities for the benefit of all.
All presentations and lectures will be published in an internationally recognized regional journal, the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research (www.lajar.cl).
Download the poster HERE
And brochures HERE
Further information, visit the web site
Friday, August 6, 2010
International Workshop on ENSO, Decadal Variability and Climate Change in South America
Date: October 12th - 14th, 2010.
Place: Guayaquil-Ecuador
Rationale
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has a profound influence on South American climate. For example, during an El Niño rainfall tends to increase over Ecuador and decrease over Colombia. Â However, the El Niño events that occurred during 2002-2003 and 2006-2007 were different. They did not result in impacts that might have been expected based on our past experiences. The reasons for the differences seen in South America and in other parts of the world are not fully understood, but are the subject of intense research in many countries. This research includes studies examining naturally occurring decadal variability in ENSO and ENSO impacts, differences in the details of sea-surface temperature patterns between El Niño events, and the influence of global warming on ENSO and on the way ENSO affects global weather patterns. It is hoped that this research will lead to more useful information for decision-making in the wider community. This workshop will bring climate experts from around the world to discuss this research and its relevance to South American climate.
Objectives
a) To review the latest scientific advances on ENSO, decadal variability and Climate Change in South America.
b) To review the projected trends and changes in ENSO Teleconnections in South America.
c) To discuss on  the potential climate impacts for the next 10-15 years and their  social and economical implications in South America
Organization of the workshop
The Workshop will be held from October 12th -14th and will be followed by the VI Session of the CLIVAR Pacific Panel from October 15th to 16th. The following thematic sessions will be developed:
Session I: ENSO dynamics, predictability, decadal modulation, and the influence of global climate change
Session II: ENSO impacts, modeling and forecasting in South America
Session III: Decadal variability and climate change in South America
Session IV:Â Impacts of ENSO on biogeochemistry and ecosystems (Morning - 14 October)
Session V: The 2009-2010 El Niño: regional analyses, forecasts, impacts, and climate service applications (Afternoon-14 October)
Scientific Committee
Carolina Vera (UBA, Argentina) co-chair
Michael McPhaden (NOAA, USA) co-chair
Lisa Goddard (IRI, USA)
Scott Power (BOM, Australia)
Axel Timmerman (IPRC, USA)
Affonso Mascarenhas (CIIFEN, Ecuador)
Boris Dewitte (IRD, Peru)
Jean-Philipe Boulanger (IRD, Argentina)
Organizing committee
Rodney Martinez (CIIFEN, Ecuador)
Wenju Cai (CSIRO, Australia)
Alex Ganachaud (Legos/IRD, New Caledonia, France)
Nico Caltabiano (ICPO, UK)
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
PUBLICATIONS
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Economics of fish resources and aquatic ecosystems: balancing uses, balancing costs
Economics of fish resources and aquatic ecosystems: balancing uses, balancing costs
IIFET 2010 will be held at Le Corum conference center in Montpellier, France.
Montpellier is the regional capital of “Languedoc-Roussillon” in the south of France. Located just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean coast, it is home to many of France's most important research institutes which focus on marine and aquaculture related research. Several significant Universities and Research Institutes are located in Montpellier.
One of the main research institutes involved in the organizing committee is IRD, Institut de recherche pour le Développement. IRD, Ifremer (Insitut Français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer,) and the University of Montpellier, are members of the Center for research on Mediterranean and tropical fisheries (CRH) located in the town of Sète, an important fishing port near Montpellier.
IRD performs research and manages scientific programmes centred on the relations between man and his environment in the tropics.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Carbon and Nutrient Fluxes in Continental Margins: A Global Synthesis
About the book
The book provides best estimates of carbon and nutrient fluxes in seven types of continental margins. In each type, these fluxes are reported in detail individually for 3-7 representative geographic regions, each of which is characterized by concise descriptions of the physical and biogeochemical settings. Drawn from the regional synthesis, a global synthesis is put together for carbon fluxes exchanged between continental margins as a whole and the atmosphere and between that and the open ocean. Global syntheses on sediments and nutrients discharged to the ocean from land are also provided in the book. To guide future research on continental margin biogeochemistry, the book also elaborates on a few critical themes that emerged in recent years. One of these is the human impact on the continental margin biogeochemistry, which accentuates the need to include human perturbation of the system in future research. Thus the book represents the state-of-the-art knowledge on the subject, which will be needed for all researchers on continental margin environmental issues.Subject and level of book:
The book provides best estimates of carbon and nutrient fluxes in all types of continental margins, which are synthesized to produce the carbon fluxes exchanged between continental margins and the open ocean. The uptake fluxes of atmospheric CO2 in continental margins are also estimated. The key processes controlling the biogeochemistry in continental margins are described for more than 30 geographic units. A few critical overarching research topics are highlighted to show the important research areas.Subjects emphasised and why:
Continental margins are an important yet poorly understood component in the Earth’s biogeochemical system. However, we do know that they serve as efficient CO2 sequestration machinery in the ocean, known as the continental shelf pump. They also account for more than 3/4 of oceanic denitrification (including anoxic ammonium oxidation) and probably nitrogen fixation, too. It is crucial to understand how the natural and human-induced changes in physical-chemical conditions that have driven the continental margin biogeochemistry. From such understanding we may predict how these forces will drive the biogeochemical changes in continental margins in the Anthropocene and feedback to the earth system. In addition, continental margins are also the site of most fisheries catches in the world. The biogeochemical conditions reveal the health of continental margin ecosystems, which is closely related to the biological resources and their possible future changes.Particular terminology:
The book assumes the major terminology commonly used in marine biogeochemistry. Some terms of physical oceanography and marine ecology are also used. An electronic glossary for selected key terms is provided on this web site.Particular method:
The book resorts to local experts’ syntheses of carbon and nutrient fluxes in seven types of continental margins. In each type, these fluxes are reported in detail individually for 3-7 representative geographic regions, each of which is characterized by concise descriptions of the physical and biogeochemical settings. These regional syntheses form the base of the global synthesis achieved by the book.Particular results:
Drawn from the regional synthesis, a global synthesis is put together for carbon fluxes exchanged between continental margins as a whole and the atmosphere and between that and the open ocean. According to the global synthesis of the book, the estimated net CO2 uptake by continental margins could be as much as 0.3 Pg C/yr, representing ca 20% of the net CO2 uptake (1.6 PgC/yr) in the global ocean. Global syntheses on sediments and nutrients discharged to the ocean from land are also provided in the book.Benefits to readership:
To guide future research on continental margin biogeochemistry, the book provides concise sketches of the biogeochemical conditions of 30+ continental margins. It also elaborates on a few critical themes that emerged in recent years. One of these is the human impact on the continental margin biogeochemistry, which accentuates the need to include human perturbation of the system in future research. In short, the book represents the state-of-the-art knowledge on the subject, which will be needed for all researchers on continental margin environmental issues.More information here
International Workshop on ENSO, Decadal Variability and Climate Change in South America
Rationale The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has a profound influence on South American climate. For example, during an El Niño rainfall tends to increase over Ecuador and decrease over Colombia. However, the El Niño events that occurred during 2002-2003 and 2006-2007 were different. They did not result in impacts that might have been expected based on our past experiences. The reasons for the differences seen in South America and in other parts of the world are not fully understood, but are the subject of intense research in many countries. This research includes studies examining naturally occurring decadal variability in ENSO and ENSO impacts, differences in the details of sea-surface temperature patterns between El Niño events, and the influence of global warming on ENSO and on the way ENSO affects global weather patterns. It is hoped that this research will lead to more useful information for decision-making in the wider community. This workshop will bring climate experts from around the world to discuss this research and its relevance to South American climate. Objectives a) To review the latest scientific advances on ENSO, decadal variability and Climate Change in South America. b) To review the projected trends and changes in ENSO Teleconnections in South America. c) To discuss on the potential climate impacts for the next 10-15 years and their social and economical implications in South America Organization of the workshop The Workshop will be held from October 12th -14th and will be followed by the VI Session of the CLIVAR Pacific Panel from October 15th to 16th. The following thematic sessions will be developed: a) The Global Science of ENSO, decadal variability and climate change interactions, including recent advances in understanding differences between El Niño events. b) Current climate trends, teleconnections and impacts over South America. c) The future of South America in a warmer world: climate dynamics, impacts and prediction. d) Impacts of ENSO on biogeochemistry and ecosystems. |
Thematic sessions
Tuesday 12th October Session I: ENSO dynamics, predictability, decadal modulation, and the influence of global climate change Keynote Speaker: Matt Collins (University of Exeter, UK) |
Wednesday 13th October Session II: ENSO impacts, modeling and forecasting in South America Keynote Speakers: Marcelo Barreiro (Universidad de la Republic, Uruguay) and Tercio Ambrizzi (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil) Session III: Decadal variability and climate change in South America Keynote Speaker:TBA |
Thursday 14th October Session IV: Impacts of ENSO on biogeochemistry and ecosystems (Morning - 14 October) Keynote Speakers: 2 TBA Session V: The 2009-2010 El Niño: regional analyses, forecasts, impacts, and climate service applications (Afternoon-14 October) Keynote Speaker: Affonso Mascarenhas (CIIFEN, Ecuador) |
Scientific Committee Carolina Vera (UBA, Argentina) – co-chair Michael McPhaden (NOAA, USA) – co-chair Lisa Goddard (IRI, USA) Scott Power (BOM, Australia) Axel Timmerman (IPRC, USA) Affonso Mascarenhas (CIIFEN, Ecuador) Boris Dewitte (IRD, Peru) Jean-Philipe Boulanger (IRD, Argentina) | Organizing committee Rodney Martinez (CIIFEN, Ecuador) Wenju Cai (CSIRO, Australia) Alex Ganachaud (Legos/IRD, New Caledonia, France) Nico Caltabiano (ICPO, UK) |
International Conference on Environment and Resources of the South Pacific
SCOPE
The South Pacific is the largest oceanic area on our planet but also the least known. Nevertheless, two organizations have been established to coordinate actions in the western and eastern regions: the South Pacific Commission and the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific, respectively. Meanwhile, countries in both regions are currently organizing the setting up of the Regional Fishing Organization for the South Pacific.The need to increase our environmental knowledge of this vast territory, amid concern over the evaluation and management of its exploited resources, is unquestionable. Cultural, technological and scientific exchange will be greatly improved by communicating and sharing the various independent work currently being done throughout the region.
Sharing such information across such a large part of the world is a big challenge and this international conference provides us with an excellent opportunity to meet and discuss our work, experiences and opinions to progress the knowledge base for current and future generations. Thus, the Conference will examine topics related to understanding and managing the ocean environment and its ecosystems that are under, or may come under, commercial exploitation and will build on the work done during the previous International Conference on Marine Resources of the Pacific (Arana 1983).
The conference will be particularly focused on studies related to subjects such as Atmosphere, Oceanography, Aquaculture, Fisheries and Non-Renewable Resources in the South Pacific. Aquaculture topics will be conducted in the context of the “International Aquaculture Congress”, co-organized with the Chilean Aquaculture Society.
It is expected that this conference will represent the beginning of more continuous work, and assist societies, that may seem different but that, together, are able to face the challenge of connecting their disparate activities for the benefit of all.
All presentations and lectures will be published in an internationally recognized regional journal, the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research (www.lajar.cl).
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