International Joint Conference by the CliC and IACS
Cryospheric Changes and Influences
—Cryospheric Issues in Regional Sustainable Development
August 12--14, 2010
Lijiang, China
(First Circular, April 2009)
SPONSORED BY
Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) /World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)
International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS)/ International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG)
State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences (SKLCS), CAREERI, CAS
CO-SPONSORED BY
International Conference Center in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China
ORGANIZED BY
Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research (CAREERI), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research (ITP), CAS
Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences (CAMS)
Gansu Provincial Meteorological Academy (GSMA)
China National Committee of CliC and IACS (CNC-CliC and IACS)
ABOUT THE JOINT CONFERENCE
The Joint International conference on Cryospheric Changes and Influences—Cryospheric Issues in Regional Sustainable Development will be held in Lijiang, China during August 12-14, 2010. The aim of the conference is to promote our understanding on changes in all components of the cryosphere and their interdependence and causes, our current capabilities to model and assess these changes, and mitigation and adaptability strategy for the changing global climate and cryosphere.
To fulfill the aim, the conference strives to enhance and co-ordinate efforts in monitoring the cryosphere, to model and understand the cryosphere’s role in the climate system, to assess changes in the cryosphere as indicators of climate change, to quantify the frangibility of cryosphere and the influences of cryospheric changes on hydrometeorology, society and economy (such as agriculture, tourism, etc.) in regional sustainable development, to discuss adaptive countermeasures on cryospheric changes, to facilitate the data collection of cryospheric systems through standardized measurements, and to provide an international platform for discussions and publications of results arising from research activities as mentioned above.
We extends an invitation to those scientists, managers, students as well as representatives of governments, media and funding organizations, who are interested in cryoshperic sciences, from across the world to attend the conference which offers a great opportunity for extensive discussion and cooperation.
Lijiang named following its position at the middle reach of the beautiful Jinsha River, and is the main region inhabited by Naxi Group with their splendid Dongba Culture. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was built in the late Song dynasty and the early Yuan dynasty, and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings and the profound cultural heritage of the region. "The city depends on water for existence and water comes along with the city" has become one of the main features of the old town. Around Lijiang, there are a number of splendid natural beauty spots that will certainly astonish people, such as, Yulong Snow Mountain. Locating between 10004'-10016' E and 2703'-2740' N, Mt. Yulong (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain) is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Consisting of 13 peaks, among which Shanzidou is the highest one with an altitude of 5600 m. Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Mt. Yulong is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants, and now is a famous scenic spot for sightseeing, mountaineering, skiing, exploration, scientific research and taking holiday.
MAIN TOPICS
The conference focuses on cryospheric changes and influences on the regional sustainable development. It includes the following topics:
1. Cryospheric distribution and changes (including glacier, ice caps and ice sheets, permafrost, frozen ground, snowfall snow cover, sea ice, lake ice and river ice);
2. Cold region hydrology and water resources;
3. Regional cryosphere-atmosphere-hydrology-ecology interactions;
4. Cryospheric disasters;
5. Influences of Cryospheric changes on regional development;
6. Frangibility and adaptability of cryosphere;
7. Mitigation and adaptive countermeasures on cryospheric changes.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Prof. Shi, Yafeng Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research, CAS, China
Prof. Sun, Honglie Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS, China
Prof. Cheng, Guodong Lanzhou Branch of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Chen, Yiyu National Natural Science Foundation of China, China
Prof. Ding, Yihui China Meteorological Administration, China
Prof. Li, Jijun Lanzhou University, China
Prof. Su, Jilan The Second Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration (SOA), China
Prof. Wu, Guoxiong Institute of Atmospheric Physics, CAS, China
Prof. Zheng, Du Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS, China
Prof. Zhou, Xiuji China Meteorological Administration, China
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Co-chairmen:
Prof. Qin, Dahe Director, State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences, CAREERI, CAS, China
Prof. Allison, Ian President-elect, IUGG/IACS
Dr. Steffen, Konrad Co-chair, CliC SSG; Universityof Colorado. USA
Members (in alphabetical order):
Prof. Armstrong, Richard National Snow and Ice Data Center, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
Prof. Barry, Roger National Snow and Ice Data Center, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
Prof. Ding, Yongjian Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research, CAS, China
Prof. Dong, Wenjie Beijing Normal University, China
Prof. He, Daming Yunnan University, China
Prof. Kane, Douglas University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
Prof. Ohata, Tetsuo Institute of Observational Research for Global Change, Japan
Prof. Wang, Tao Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research, CAS, China
Prof. Yang, Daqing CliC Project Office, Norway
Prof. Yao, Tandong Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, CAS, China
Prof. Zhang, Renhe Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China
Prof. Zhang, Tingjun National Snow and Ice Data Center, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chairman:
Prof. Qin, Dahe State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences, CAREERI, CAS, China
Members (in alphabetical order):
Prof. Ding, Yongjian Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research, CAS, China
Prof. He, Xianzhong Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Tourism Development General Management Department
Prof. He, Yuanqing State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences, CAREERI, CAS
Prof. Ma, Wei Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research, CAS, China
Prof. Ren, Jiawen State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences, CAREERI, CAS, China
Prof. Wang, Genxu Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, CAS
Prof. Yao, Tandong Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, CAS, China
Prof. Zhang, Renhe Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, China
Prof. Zhang, Shuyu Gansu Provincial Meteorological Academy, China
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Secretary General
Prof. Kang, Shichang E-mail: ; Phone: 0086-10-62849681
Prof. Xiao, Cunde E-mail: ; or ; Phone: 0086-931-4967360
Members:
Dr. Xie, Aihong E-mail: ; Phone: 0086-931-4867338
Dr. Qin, Xiang E-mail: ; Phone: 0086-931-4867370
Address: No. 320, Donggang West Road, Lanzhou 73000, Gansu Province, P. R. China
State Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Sciences (SKLCS), Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research (CAREERI), Chinese Academy of Sciencs (CAS)
Details of this conference will be given in the 2nd Cirular in the internet: http://www.casnw.net or http://210.77.67.250/web_sys_bx/.
TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
The technical sessions of the conference includes invited lectures, keynote speeches, and oral and poster presentations. All sessions focus on the theme of Cryospheric Changes and Influences—Cryospheric Issues in Regional Sustainable Development.
LANGUAGE
English is the conference language for oral presentations and posters. The conference does not provide simultaneous interpretation services.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
International conference on Cryospheric Changes and Influences—Cryospheric Issues in Regional Sustainable Development, invites those people who are interested in cryospheric sciences relating to crysopheric changes, the influence in regional sustainable development, and mitigation and adaptive countermeasures on cryospheric changes. The authors who are willing to present either oral or poster presentations are required to submit an abstract and an application form before December 1, 2009.
The authors are invited to submit a 250-300 word abstract which should be 21*29.7cm (A4) with a margin of 3 cm on the top and bottom and 2.5 cm on the right and left, using "Times New Roman" font throughout, single-spaced paragraphs and 12 pt. type for the body text. An abstract should contain title, author(s) full name (the speaker’s name should be underlined), address and E-mail. The authors are also required to complete and return the application form.
Please submit your abstract (in Microsoft Word format) and application form by E-mail to .
DEADLINE FOR IMPORTANT DATE
July 1, 2009 First circular/call for abstracts
October 1, 2009 Second circular/call for papers
December 1, 2009 Abstract and application form submission
April 1, 2010 Set out formal invitation letters for VISA to China
August 1, 2010 Publication of proceedings (abstract)
August 12-14, 2010 Conference
VENUE
Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China
CONFERENCE FEES
A registration fee will apply for all registered participants. This fee will cover food, drinks, banquets during the conference and conference materials.
Accompanying persons are asked to pay the cost during the conference. The cost will cover food, drinks and banquets during the conference.
(1) Full registration RMB 3800 / Euro 420 per person
(2) Student registration RMB 2000 / Euro 220 per person
(3) Accompanying person RMB 2000 / Euro 220 per person
People who plan to join the post-conference field excursions will be charged an addition fee depending on the excursions selected. Details of these fees will be published in the Second Circular.
POST-CONFERENCE EXCURSIONS
Line 1: Lijiang →Yulong Snow Mountain→Lijiang Old Town (2 days, guided by Prof. He Yuanqing)
Line 2: Lijiang→Chengdu→Hailuogou Glacier→Chengdu (3 days, guided by Prof. Wang Genxu)
The exact excursion contents and durations will be provided in the Second Circular.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For those who are interested in this conference, please complete the PRE-REGISTRATION FORM and send it back to the SECRETARIAT via e-mail . The most detailed and updated information will be found on the WEBSITE: http://www.casnw.net or http://210.77.67.250/web_sys_bx/. The second and third circulars will be sent to the correspondents via e-mail.
Registration and Accommodation Request Form
Please fill out this registration form and send to the conference secretariat by December 31, 2009. For those who need VISA, please register by October 31, 2009.
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