The pressing challenges of climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss require urgent and innovative approaches to landscape and natural resource management. As global populations grow and ecosystems face increasing pressures, the need for sustainable practices has never been more critical. This online conference, part of the Springer Book series on: Sustainable Landscape and Natural Resources Management (SLNR series), focuses on the Approaches to Geo-science and Geospatial Technologies for Green Infrastructure Development." By convening researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, the conference aims to explore effective strategies and technologies that promote sustainability across diverse landscapes and ecosystems. This conference is a good opportunity to create a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of actionable solutions that prioritize ecological integrity, social equity, and economic viability.

Statement of Purpose

The conference's primary goal is to unite diverse voices in the field of sustainable landscape and natural resource management to address urgent environmental challenges. By promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, the conference aims to inspire innovative solutions that balance the needs of people and the planet.

Conference Scope

The conference will cover essential topics such as sustainable landscape planning, green infrastructure, and the application of geo-science and geospatial technologies like remote sensing and GIS. Attendees will explore strategies for biodiversity conservation, enhancing ecosystem services, and implementing nature-based solutions for climate resilience. Additionally, discussions will address sustainable agriculture, coastal and marine ecosystem management, and effective policy frameworks.

Call for Participation

IEREK invites authors and experts to participate in this vital conference. We encourage the submission of research papers, case studies, and innovative ideas that align with our themes. This gathering will find the advanced ideas for the conversation of sustainable landscape and discuss case studies on how research helps in natural resource management. Through these valuable discussions, the recommendations will promote this collaboration to push the progress toward a more sustainable future. Join us as we work to create actionable pathways for positive change.

• 1. Sustainable Landscape and Green Infrastructure

  1.1. Principles and Strategies for Sustainable Landscape Planning

  1.2. Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem-based Planning

  1.3. Integrating Biodiversity Conservation into Urban and Rural Landscapes

  1.4. Sustainable Land Use and Spatial Planning Strategies

  1.5. Ecosystem Services in Landscape Design

  1.6. Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Resilience

  1.7. Sustainable Watershed and Riparian Corridor Management

  1.8. Planning Multifunctional Landscapes for Ecological and Social Benefits

  1.9. Landscape-scale Restoration and Conservation Frameworks

  1.10. Urban-Rural Landscape Interactions

  1.11. Policy Frameworks and Governance for Sustainable Landscape Planning

• 2. Green Infrastructure and Ecological Networks

  2.1. Green Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation

  2.2. Urban Green Spaces: Parks, Gardens, and Recreational Areas

  2.3. Green Roofs and Vertical Gardens in Urban Settings

  2.4. Blue-green Infrastructure and Water-sensitive Design

  2.5. Ecological Corridors and Habitat Connectivity

  2.6. Urban Forestry and Tree Canopy Management

  2.7. Enhancing Ecosystem Services through Integrated Green Infrastructure

  2.8. Smart Landscape Technologies for Sustainable Cities

  2.9. Green Infrastructure and Public Health

  2.10. Policy and Financial Mechanisms for Green Infrastructure Investment

• 3. Sustainable Landscape Materials and Construction

  3.1. Sustainable Materials for Landscape Architecture

  3.2. Eco-friendly Paving and Permeable Surfaces

  3.3. Circular Economy in Landscape Design and Construction

  3.4. Biodegradable and Recycled Materials in Green Infrastructure

  3.5. Low-Carbon Construction Techniques

  3.6. Use of Indigenous and Local Materials

  3.7. Green Walls and Urban Greening Techniques

  3.8. Adaptive Reuse of Materials in Landscape Projects

  3.9. 3D Printing and Advanced Technologies in Landscape Materials

  3.10. Standards and Certifications for Sustainable Construction

• 4. Coastal and Marine Landscape and Ecosystems

  4.1. Coastal Ecosystem Resilience and Restoration

  4.2. Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity Conservation

  4.3. Mangrove Forests in Climate Adaptation

  4.4. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

  4.5. Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Protection

  4.6. Marine Spatial Planning and the Sustainable Blue Economy

  4.7. Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Landscapes

  4.8. Renewable Energy Solutions for Marine Areas

  4.9. Sustainable Tourism in Coastal Environments

  4.10. Policy Frameworks for Marine Resource Management

• 5. Advances in Earth Geosciences and Geotechnical Engineering

  5.1. Geological Processes and Landscape Evolution

  5.2. Soil Mechanics in Sustainable Geotechnical Engineering

  5.3. Rock Mechanics and Stability Analysis

  5.4. Seismic Hazard Assessment and Earthquake Resilience

  5.5. Landslide Risk Analysis and Mitigation

  5.6. Geotechnical Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation

  5.7. Sustainable Foundation Engineering

  5.8. Remote Sensing in Geological Hazard Assessment

  5.9. Innovations in Geotechnical Materials and Testing

  5.10. Geoenvironmental Engineering for Land Management

• 6. Climate Change and Environmental Geosciences

  6.1. Geological Records of Past Climate Change

  6.2. Carbon Sequestration and Geoengineering

  6.3. Impacts of Extreme Weather on Geophysical Processes

  6.4. Permafrost Degradation and Arctic Research

  6.5. Ocean Acidification and Marine Geosciences

  6.6. Geoindicators for Environmental Hazard Early Warning

  6.7. Earth Observation Techniques for Climate Monitoring

  6.8. Renewable Energy Resources in Geosciences

  6.9. Geological Risk Assessment for Resilience

  6.10. Policy and Governance for Geological Challenges

• 7. Sustainable Land and Water Resource Management

  7.1. Groundwater Sustainability and Recharge Techniques

  7.2. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

  7.3. Sustainable Soil and Sediment Management

  7.4. Land Subsidence Monitoring and Mitigation

  7.5. Hydrological Modeling for Water Conservation

  7.6. Watershed Management and Erosion Control

  7.7. Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources

  7.8. Ecohydrology and Nature-based Water Management

  7.9. Geophysical Exploration for Sustainable Resource Use

  7.10. Sustainable Mining and Land Reclamation

• 8. Climate Change and Environmental Geosciences

  8.1. Geological Records of Past Climate Change

  8.2. Carbon Sequestration and Geoengineering

  8.3. Impacts of Extreme Weather on Geophysical Processes

  8.4. Permafrost Degradation and Arctic Research

  8.5. Ocean Acidification and Marine Geosciences

  8.6. Geoindicators for Environmental Hazard Early Warning

  8.7. Earth Observation Techniques for Climate Monitoring

  8.8. Renewable energy resources in geosciences

  8.9. Geological risk assessment for resilience

  8.10. Policy and governance for geological challenges

• 9. Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Geotechnical Innovations

  9.1. Geotechnical Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure

  9.2. Smart Cities and Geospatial Planning

  9.3. Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure

  9.4. Advances in Tunneling and Underground Space Utilization

  9.5. Energy Geotechnics and Geothermal Applications

  9.6. Use of Recycled Materials in Construction

  9.7. Monitoring and Maintenance of Geotechnical Structures

  9.8. Coastal Infrastructure Resilience

  9.9. Sustainable Site Remediation and Land Rehabilitation

  9.10. Innovations in Geosynthetics and Engineering Materials

• 10. GIS-based spatial planning for sustainable development

  10.1. GIS-based spatial planning for sustainable development

  10.2. Remote Sensing for Environmental Monitoring

  10.3. Geospatial Technologies for Disaster Risk Reduction

  10.4. Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection

  10.5. AI and Machine Learning in Geospatial Analysis

  10.6. Satellite Imagery for Urban Monitoring

  10.7. Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for Terrain Mapping

  10.8. LiDAR Applications in Geoscience

  10.9. Web GIS and Open-source Platforms

  10.10. Policy Implications of Geospatial Data and Privacy Concerns

• 11. Sustainable Agriculture Landscape and Innovative Food Systems

  11.1. Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Land Management

  11.2. Agroecology and Regenerative Farming

  11.3. Organic Farming and Soil Health Management

  11.4. Agroforestry and Integrated Landscape Approaches

  11.5. Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming Technologies

  11.6. Conservation Tillage and Soil Carbon Sequestration

  11.7. Water-Efficient Irrigation Techniques

  11.8. Crop Diversification and Polyculture

  11.9. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

  11.10. Climate-smart Agriculture and Adaptation Strategies

  11.11. Sustainable Grazing and Pasture Management

• 12. Food Security and Sustainable Supply Chains

  12.1. Global Food Security Challenges and Solutions

  12.2. Circular Economy Strategies for Food Waste Reduction

  12.3. Sustainable Logistics and Cold Chain Management

  12.4. Urban Agriculture and Local Food Systems

  12.5. Farm-to-Table Models and Direct Marketing

  12.6. Alternative Proteins and Plant-based Innovations

  12.7. Blockchain for Food Traceability

  12.8. Ethical Considerations in Food Supply Chains

  12.9. Food Sovereignty and Community Agriculture

  12.10. Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems

• 13. Climate Change and Resilient Agricultural Systems

  13.1. Impact of Climate Change on Crop Productivity and Adaptation Strategies

  13.2. Drought-Resistant Crops and Genetic Innovations for Resilience

  13.3. Sustainable Greenhouse and Controlled Environment Agriculture

  13.4. Climate Risk Assessment in Agriculture and Food Production

  13.5. Carbon Farming and Agricultural Mitigation Strategies

  13.6. Agro-meteorology and Climate-smart Decision Support Systems

  13.7. Biodiversity Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes

  13.8. AI and Remote Sensing for Climate Monitoring in Agriculture

  13.9. Sustainable Livestock and Methane Reduction Strategies

  13.10. Policies for Climate Adaptation in Food and Agriculture

  13.11. Climate-smart Agroforestry Practices for Resilience

  13.12. Water-Efficient Crop Varieties and Irrigation Techniques

  13.13. Community-based Adaptation Strategies in Rural Settings

  13.14. Role of Cover Crops in Enhancing Soil Health and Resilience

  13.15. Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture and Food Systems

• 14. Technological Innovations in Agriculture

  14.1. Robotics and Automation in Modern Farming

  14.2. Vertical Farming and Hydroponic Systems

  14.3. AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Crop Management

  14.4. Internet of Things (IoT) Applications in Smart Agriculture

  14.5. Drone Technology for Precision Agriculture and Land Monitoring

  14.6. Biotechnological Advances in Sustainable Crop Development

  14.7. Data-driven Decision-making in Agricultural Management

  14.8. Smart Sensors for Soil and Water Monitoring

  14.9. Digital Platforms for Farmer Education and Knowledge Sharing

  14.10. Blockchain Technology for Transparent Supply Chains

  14.11. Remote Sensing for Precision Nutrient Management

  14.12. Cyber-physical Systems in Agriculture for Enhanced Productivity

• 15. Sustainable Soil and Deep-Water Management

  15.1. Soil Microbiome Research and Regenerative Agriculture

  15.2. Salinity Management and Soil Restoration Strategies

  15.3. Sustainable Wastewater Reuse in Agriculture

  15.4. Biochar Applications for Soil Health Improvement

  15.5. Wetland Conservation for Water Quality Management

  15.6. Strategies For Combating Soil Degradation and Erosion

  15.7. Phytoremediation For Soil and Water Decontamination

  15.8. Circular Water Uses in Farming and Industrial Agriculture

  15.9. Advances In Soil Moisture Conservation Techniques

  15.10. Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Water and Soil Governance

  15.11. Cover Cropping and Its Role in Soil Health Improvement

  15.12. Integrated Watershed Management for Sustainable Agriculture

  15.13. Techniques For Enhancing Soil Fertility and Nutrient Cycling

  15.14. Adoption Of Agroecological Practices for Soil Conservation

  15.15. Research On Soil Carbon Sequestration Methods

• 16. Circular Economy and Sustainable Agricultural Practices

  16.1. Waste-to-Resource Strategies in Food Production

  16.2. Circular Economy Approaches in Agribusiness

  16.3. Sustainable Packaging and Bioplastics in Agriculture

  16.4. Upcycling Agricultural Waste for Bioenergy and Fertilizers

  16.5. Water Recycling and Circular Irrigation Systems

  16.6. Sustainable Livestock Management and Closed-Loop Systems

  16.7. Agro-Industrial Symbiosis and Resource-Sharing Models

  16.8. Policy Frameworks for Circular Agriculture

  16.9. Economic Incentives for Sustainable Farming Practices

  16.10. Consumer Behavior and Market Trends in Circular Food Systems

  16.11. Innovations In Food Waste Reduction and Management

  16.12. Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Models

  16.13. Collaborative Farming and Resource-Sharing Networks

  16.14. Educational Initiatives for Promoting Circular Practices

  16.15. Role Of Technology in Facilitating the Circular Economy in Agriculture

Conference Fees: 

The fee covers:

• A soft copy of the abstract book 
• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate in softcopy
• Acceptance Letters in softcopy
• Consideration for publishing in the Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR) book by Springer
• Access to conference recordings
• Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their own fees to pay to attend the event. 
• A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one copy of the conference Abstract book in soft copy. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.

Payment Methods:

Payment of the registration fee can be made via the following methods (only after online registration):

1. Bank transfer 

Kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive bank details to complete the payment.

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2. Online payment gateway (Stripe)

Participants who would like to complete their payments online must send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive a customized electronic invoice to complete their payments.

Payment Terms and Guidelines:

• Read more on Important Dates. For information on payment dates, kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/email and CC [email protected] to receive payment details to complete the payment.
• After online registration and payment, the registration fee cannot be reimbursed.
• Final Acceptance/ rejection of your full/ extended paper (if submitted) can only be given after the peer review process.
• Inclusion in the conference program, acceptance letters issuance and consideration for publication must be preceded by registration and payment completion.
• Online Payment (only) should only be completed once a proforma invoice is issued with respective instructions for successful payment.
• Contact our Financial Department for inquiries/ requests.

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and extended abstract/short paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in SLNR published by Springer Nature.

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Short Paper

• Your short paper / extended abstract should be 4 – 6 pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and/ or submitting their contributions:

NOTE: If you are contributing as an Author of a submitted abstract (for publishing consideration and/or presentation), and regardless of attendance, the fee for the registration is the same. See Registrattion & Fees for more information.

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present in-person or Online and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings

The conference offers a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Registration & Fees for more information.

2. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending

If your full paper is accepted, it may be published in the conference proceedings book in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Book Series by Springer (indexed in Scopus) even if you are not attending the conference. In this case, the accepted work will not be included in the final conference program. See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities for more information.

3. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper. See Registration & Fees for more information.

Notes to consider:
* Attendance online and in-person are possible upon confirmation with the conference secretariat/ coordinator at [email protected] and following Registration & Fees covered.

* The participation fee is uninform for all options presented above.

* For participants wishing to attend in-person, a visa invitation letter will be provided upon request, for which case a copy of your passport will be required. The invitation letter can only be provided after acceptance and full payment.

* Before planning your trip, be sure to check travel restrictions to the conference’s hosting country. Visit travel information and restrictions, and send in your questions if you have any to the conference coordinator at the email [email protected]

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in:

• Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature.
  

About SLNR

Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR) is a peer-reviewed book series that presents groundbreaking research through the intersection of two main areas that of which are ‘Sustainable Landscape Planning’ and ‘Natural Resources Management’. The series initially covers a wide range of academic disciplines in sustainability, including landscape ecology, green urbanism, urban regeneration, land restoration and renaturation, energy management, and nature conservation. Moreover, it also incorporates the latest developments and research in engineering topics that contribute to more sustainable cities, such as Geosciences, infrastructure, civil engineering, geology, mining, water, and natural resources conservation and management.

By showcasing methods for discovering, managing, and employing natural resources, the series aims to provide approaches that enable the responsible use of these resources. Ultimately, the SLNR series is committed to advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. Read More

ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a global, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide unique identifiers for authors, researchers, and scholars. ORCiD effectively eliminates duplication and errors regarding author names, affiliations, previous works, and all related academic data.

IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

We encourage our authors to input their ORCiD ID when registering for one of our conferences, submitting an abstract, or a full paper. By doing so, you directly link your research to your identity and affiliation and can showcase your various academic efforts all in one place. By Registering your ORCiD ID, you also increase your works’ visibility and provide easy access to your entire library of research and academic activity.

Click here to learn more about ORCiD, and here to register your ORCiD ID for free.  

Delegates in any event who cancel their registration due to special circumstances will receive refunds according to the following:

A refund is not possible if

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