Solid Earth Sciences

The topics in the Solid Earth Sciences including but not limited to:

  • Geodynamics, covering the physical and chemical evolution of the Earth
  • Petrologic processes and mineralization
  • Present and the past environments
  • Tectonic processes that affect the crust and upper mantle, ranging from structural geology, volcanology, to plate tectonics

Ocean Sciences

The topics in the Ocean Science including but not limited to:

  • Physical oceanography
  • Global ocean circulation and climate
  • Coastal and marginal seas
  • Ocean biogeochemistry
  • Marine ecosystem
  • Environmental oceanography

Special Session: Blue Economy

Joint Special Session with Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fishery: Blue Economy

 

The topics in the Blue Economy including but not limited to:

  1. Marine conservation areas and marine spatial planning
  2. Responsible and sustainable fisheries practices
  3. Sustainable aquaculture of marine, brackishwater, and inland waters
  4. Monitoring and surveillance of coastal areas and small islands
  5. Marine tourism and handling of marine pollution, including marine debris
  6. Marine and fisheries extension, education, and training

Special Session: Disaster Risk Financing

Joint Session on Disaster Risk Financing

A joint session on disaster risk financing brings together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and develop strategies for managing the financial impact of various natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides, droughts, forest and land fires, extreme weather, and extreme waves. This session aims to explore innovative financing mechanisms, such as insurance, catastrophe bonds, and emergency funds, to enhance the resilience of communities and economies against these diverse disasters.