Topics of Discussions

This session delves into the fundamental processes shaping our planet, including geology, geophysics, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. It explores the Earth's structure and composition, and how geoscientific research can inform resource management, hazard mitigation, and environmental planning.

• Geology and Geophysics
• Geomorphology and Plate Tectonics
• Earthquake and Seismic Studies
• Volcanology and Natural Hazards
• Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

Focused on the scientific foundations of climate change, this session covers global temperature trends, greenhouse gas dynamics, climate models, and the long-term impacts of human activities. Discussions will include climate mitigation strategies, adaptation policies, and projections of future climate scenarios.

• Global Warming: Trends and Projections
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Cycle
• Climate Modeling and Simulation
• Climate Policy, Mitigation, and Adaptation
• Arctic and Antarctic Climate Studies

This session emphasizes sustainable practices in agriculture, energy, and land use to ensure ecological balance. Topics include biodiversity conservation, soil health, renewable energy, and sustainable development strategies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation
• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
• Soil Degradation and Land Use Changes
• Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Technologies
• Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Explore the complex interactions between the Earth’s water bodies, atmospheric systems, and climate. This session includes hydrology, oceanography, sea-level rise, air pollution, and extreme weather events—critical issues affecting ecosystems and human populations worldwide.

• Hydrology and Water Resource Management
• Oceanography and Marine Science
• Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Erosion
• Air Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry
• Weather Extremes and Meteorological Events

Urban growth and industrialization present unique environmental challenges. This session will address pollution control, waste management, sustainable city planning, and the environmental assessments needed to guide development with minimal ecological disruption.

• Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities
• Waste Management and Pollution Control
• Industrial Ecology and Resource Efficiency
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Highlighting the role of innovation in tackling environmental challenges, this session will feature developments in climate informatics, artificial intelligence, earth observation satellites, and geoengineering. It showcases how technology is transforming earth and climate sciences.

• Climate Engineering and Geoengineering
• Artificial Intelligence in Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Climate Informatics and Big Data Applications
• Satellite Monitoring and Earth Observation Systems

Effective communication and education are key to climate action. This session focuses on environmental literacy, public outreach strategies, climate advocacy, and the integration of indigenous knowledge and community participation in sustainability efforts.

• Climate Change Communication and Advocacy
• Environmental Ethics and Global Awareness
• Role of Indigenous Knowledge and Community Participation