This session stands at the nexus of discovery and application, addressing the most complex challenges of our time through a holistic and integrated lens. We will confront the overarching issue of Climate Change by framing it not as an isolated problem, but as a system-level challenge deeply intertwined with our pursuit of Sustainable Development and the urgent need for Integrated Disaster Mitigation. The scientific bedrock of this session is the study of Air-Sea-Land Interaction, recognizing that the Earth’s climate, water cycles, and ecosystems are dynamically coupled. We invite contributions that break down traditional disciplinary silos to offer comprehensive insights into these interconnected systems and their response to anthropogenic pressures.
Powering this interdisciplinary synthesis is a revolution in methodology and instrumentation. This segment of the session is dedicated to the cutting-edge tools that allow us to monitor and model our planet with unprecedented detail. Presentations will highlight advances in Earth Observation Technology, from next-generation satellite missions to ground-based sensor networks that provide a constant stream of high-resolution data. We will then explore the critical field of Big Data for Earth Science, focusing on how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing are being harnessed to process these massive datasets, identify complex patterns, and dramatically improve the predictive power of our environmental models.
Finally, the session will showcase specific, solution-oriented applications of this integrated approach. We will delve into Hydrometeorological Sciences, a field that exemplifies the fusion of atmospheric and hydrological knowledge to better manage water resources and forecast hazards like floods and droughts. In parallel, we will explore pathways to a sustainable future through discussions on Green, New, and Renewable Energy. This includes research on resource assessment for solar, wind, and geothermal power, and the role of earth science in optimizing energy systems and minimizing their environmental footprint. This session is designed to be a dynamic forum where science and technology converge to create actionable solutions for navigating our changing world.
The topics in this topic are but not limited to:
- Climate change
- Big data
- Green, new, and renewable energy
- Air-sea-land interaction
- Hydrometeorological sciences
- Integrated disaster mitigation
- Sustainable development
- Earth observation technology