GCC-II'2018: 2nd Conference on Global Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities Dubai Dubai, UAE, April 22-25, 2018 |
Conference website | http://gcc.cud.ac.ae |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=gcc2018 |
Abstract registration deadline | March 5, 2018 |
Submission deadline | March 5, 2018 |
2nd Conference on GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE, BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Presented by the Canadian University Dubai (conference host) and the University of Prince Edward Island, GCC-II will examine the challenges and opportunities for integrating the three issues of global climate change, biodiversity and sustainability. The conference will provide a collection of keynote speakers, paper and poster sessions, training opportunities, discussion workshops, as well as tours of the host city, Dubai, and its surroundings.
Join leading academics, Nobel laureates, and environment practitioners April 15 to 18, 2018 to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by our World.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
- Full papers (20 min presentation)
- Short papers (10 min presentation)
- Posters
List of Topics
We are seeking innovative contributions to share results and information from researchers, industry representatives and managers of climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability activities under the following topics:
• Climate Change and Human Health
• Sustainable Tourism
• Threats to Coastal Communities, Coastal Infrastructure and Dune Systems
• Technology, Virtual Reality and Big Data
• Climate Refugees, Food Security and Natural Disasters
• Renewable Energy
• Climate Change and Biodiversity
• Carbon Pricing Mechanisms
• Environmental Education
Invited Speakers
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Dr. Francisco Dallmeier, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic: Global Biodiversity -
Dr. Adam Fenech, University of Prince Edward Island.
Topic: The Changing Climate of the United Arab Emirates: Challenges and Opportunities -
Dr. Dan Scott, University of Waterloo.
Topic: Sustainable Tourism -
Chuck Hopkins, UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education for Sustainability
Topic: Environmental Education for Sustainability -
Dr. Jeff Brook, University of Toronto.
Topic: Sustainability of Air Quality for Human Health -
Dr. Bill Gough, University of Toronto.
Topic: Climate Change: Small Changes, Big Implications -
Dr. Leanne Bilodeau, University of British Columbia.
Topic: Measures Addressing Climate Change and Sustainability on University Campuses -
Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, University of Prince Edward Island.
Topic: Precision Agriculture for Food Security under Global Climate Change
Publication
GCC-II'2018 proceedings will be published in Procedia by Elsevier (pending approval).
Venue
The conference will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to contact@gcc.cud.ac.ae