First World Young Earth-Scientists (YES) Congress 2009 to be held October 25-28^th, 2009 at the China University of Geosciences in Beijing, China.

 

The Young Earth Scientists for Society (YES) network, an association of earth scientists under the age of 35 years representing geological societies from around the world, in collaboration with the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), is organising a world congress for young earth scientists, policy makers, advisors and decision makers. 

 

The conference will discuss global climate, environmental and geological challenges facing today’s society, and to establish an interdisciplinary global network of individuals committed to solving these challenges.

 

The YES Congress will be held at the China University of Geosciences, in Beijing, China from October 25-28, 2009. ABSTRACTS for contributed oral presentations, poster presentations, and roundtable symposia will be accepted until March 30, 2009. For more information visit http://www.yescongress2009.org/

 

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed January 2007 to December 2009 as the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE). The proclamation of the year has contributed to the UN sustainable development targets as IYPE stewardship of Earth's resources and encourages reduce risks for the world’s inhabitants to hazards. Making earth science knowledge accessible and promoting the development of the upcoming generation of earth-system scientists are two key goals of IYPE. The YES Congress is committed to forming an international network of young earth scientists, future policy makers, industry leaders, and media representatives to work together to solve the environmental challenges facing today’s society.

 

Contact:

YES Network Secretariat

Geological Survey of Italy

ISPRA - Italian High Institute for Environmental Protection and Research

Via Curartone, 3 - 00185 Rome, Italy

FAX +39.06.4465.159

Email: yes-network@...