50th ECSA Conference: Today's science for tomorrow's Management (Venice, Italy, from 2012-06-03 08:00 to 2012-06-07 17:00)
13 January is the deadline for submitting abstracts to the 50th Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science. The themes of the conference are: Ecosystem structure and functioning; Systems analysis; Anthropogenic change; Ecosystem services and societal benefits; Valuing ecosystems; and ‘Future-proofing the science’.
 
The Coastal Society's 23rd International Conference (Miami, Florida, USA, from 2012-06-03 02:55 to 2012-06-06 02:55)
Theme: Our Coasts, Our Heritage: Ecosystem services for the common good. Early registration closes 18 May 2012.
 
Global Conference on Oceans, Climate and Security (Boston Massachusetts, from 2012-05-21 08:00 to 2012-05-23 17:00)
Theme: Making The Connections. The Conference on Oceans, Climate and Security (GC '12) will examine the conditions that are likely to be produced by climate change, how these conditions will affect coastal and ocean ecosystems and communities, and how they may affect human and national security interests. GC '12 will focus on three specific themes examining the overall problem from different perspectives with a unified goal of understanding how to mitigate the effects that we can control and adapt to those that we cannot. Registration closes 20 May 2012.
 
SANCOR Forum 2012 (Sea Point Research Aquarium, from 2012-05-16 09:30 to 2012-05-16 15:00)
Beyond SEAChange –Towards developing a new marine research programme
 
Second International Symposium: Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Oceans (Yeosu, Korea, from 2012-05-15 08:00 to 2012-05-19 17:00)
ICES, PICES and IOC joined forces in 2008 for the first global ocean symposium (Gijón, Spain) and it attracted 400 scientists from 48 countries. This second look at the “Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Oceans” will lead us through many issues of the role of climate change on the oceans: sea level rise, changes in thermo-haline ocean circulation, acidification, oligotrophy of temperate seas, changes in species abundance, distribution and phenology, loss of biodiversity, all of which will have serious implications for marine living resources, etc. This symposium aims to bring together experts from different disciplines to exchange observations, results, models and ideas at a global scale and to discuss the opportunities to mitigate and protect the marine environment and its living resources.
 
Introduction to EIA Procedures (Rhodes University, Grahamstown, from 2012-05-14 08:00 to 2012-05-18 17:00)
The course will introduce you to the field of environmental management by focusing on the procedures for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Integrated Environmental Management (IEM). Emphasis is therefore placed on the study of human impacts on the environment, and how to evaluate the importance of these impacts and regulate their effects, using EIA as the management tool.
 
International Water Association World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy (Dublin, Ireland, from 2012-05-13 08:00 to 2012-05-18 17:00)
15 September is the deadline for submitting abstracts to the organizers. The Congress will explore topics of resilient and sustainable cities with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation including: Climate change; Communications and information; Economics and policy; Environment and ecology; Water, wastewater and energy infrastructures or utilities; and Water, agriculture and food.
 
Potter Talks (The Fugard Studio, Cape Town, from 2012-05-07 18:15 to 2012-05-09 20:00)
 
Potter Talks are a series of exciting and thought‐provoking short lectures given by prominent academics, thought leaders, innovators and students on issues affecting civil society in South Africa. Potter Talks II will address topics ranging from legislation to economic policy to the biology of global change. The goal of the talks is to inspire, educate and engage. Talks are open to the public and all who are interested may attend.
 
8th International Abalone Symposium (Hobart, Australia, from 2012-05-06 08:00 to 2012-05-11 17:00)
Abstracts are due 4 November 2011. IAS 2012 continues the tradition of bringing together a diversity of international people with one common interest; abalone. This is your opportunity to engage and interact with commercial fishers and growers, managers and policy makers, processors and marketers, and researchers from numerous disciplines.
 
The Coastal Cities Summit 2012 (St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, from 2012-04-30 08:00 to 2012-05-03 17:00)
"Sharing Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Smart Growth Challenges of Global Cities in the Context of Global Change". Summit themes include: Budgeting for Smart Development under a Changing Climate; Urbanization, Population Growth and Vulnerable Communities; Maritime and Port Security; and Coastal Energy Alternatives.
 
EMMF Workshop for Marine Aquaculture (Sea Point Research Aquarium, Cape Town, from 2012-04-24 08:30 to 2012-04-24 16:00)
Workshop related to the review of the Environmental Management and Monitoring Framework (EMMF) for Marine Aquaculture
 
10th International Conference on Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography (Nouméa, New Caledonia, from 2012-04-23 00:00 to 2012-04-27 00:00)
Since its advent, the ICSHMO has provided a unique contribution to ocean and atmosphere sciences that are specific to the Southern Hemisphere. The objective of the 2012 conference, the 10th of the series, is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for presentations of our current state of knowledge, as well as motivating new research and applications within the variety of disciplines related to weather and climate of the ocean and atmosphere.
 
The International Polar Year 2012 "From Knowledge to Action" (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from 2012-04-22 08:00 to 2012-04-27 17:00)
30 September is the deadline for submitting abstracts to this conference. Occurring at a pivotal time for the environment of our planet, the International Polar Year (IPY) 2012 Conference draws international attention to the Polar Regions, global change, and related environmental, social and economic issues. "From Knowledge to Action" will bring together over 2,000 Arctic and Antarctic researchers, policy- and decision-makers, and a broad range of interested parties from academia, industry, non-government, education and circumpolar communities including indigenous peoples. The IPY 2012 Conference will contribute to the translation of new polar scientific findings into an evidence-based agenda for action that will influence global decisions, policies and outcomes over the coming years.
 
12th International Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference (Florence, Italy, from 2012-04-18 08:00 to 2012-04-20 17:00)
The 12th International PCST (Public Communication of Science and Technology) Conference will be held in Florence, Italy, 18-20 April 2012 and is themed Quality, Honesty and Beauty in Science Communication.
 
Marine Line-fish Research Symposium (Geelbek, Langebaan, from 2012-04-16 08:00 to 2012-04-20 17:00)
The theme of the symposium is “An assessment of the line-fishery a decade after the Emergency”. You will recall that the Emergency declared in 2000 allowed the then Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to reduce the effort in the line-fishery drastically, in the face of evidence of stock collapse and unsustainable rates of exploitation. We now intend to examine the effect of this and accompanying changes. Other topics that fall under line-fish research will also be considered, as we aim to accommodate all scientists working in the field.
 
Advanced Bibliometrics and Scientometrics (Stellenbosch, from 2012-03-26 08:45 to 2012-03-27 15:30)
Performance indicators of science and science-based innovation
 
Planet Under Pressure 2012 "New knowledge towards solutions" Conference (London, England, from 2012-03-26 08:00 to 2012-03-29 17:00)
16 September is the deadline for submitting abstracts to the conference. Conference themes are: Meeting global needs: food, energy, water and other ecosystem services; Transforming our way of living: development pathways under global environmental change; and Governing across scales: innovative stewardship of the Earth system.
 
Scientometrics and science indicators (Pretoria, from 2012-03-22 08:30 to 2012-03-23 15:00)
Measurements and metrics for evidence-based science policies
 
 
Oceanology International - Global Ocean Forum (London, England, from 2012-03-13 08:00 to 2012-03-15 17:00)
Abstracts due 30 September. Oceanology International is the global forum where industry, academia and government share knowledge and connect with the marine technology and ocean science community, improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s oceans. This conference covers all aspects of ocean observation and monitoring using remote sensing and in-situ technologies as well as tools and techniques for ocean forecasting.
 
International Conference on Marine Ecosystem 2012 (Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, from 2012-03-13 08:00 to 2012-03-15 17:00)
14 October is the deadline for the submission of abstracts to INCOMES 2012 which is themed "Moving Toward Multi-Scientific Knowledge for Sustainable Future" scheduled for 13-15 March 2012 in . The conference covers the following topics: Biodiversity Resources; Climate Change and Environment Impacts; Technology and Innovation; Sustainable Pollution & Management; Economy and Social; Health and Risk.