2024 Conference - MeDiterrate

Landscapes Across the Mediterranean

Multidisciplinary Considerations in Landscape, Infrastructure,
Architecture, and Resource Management
International Conference
December 11-13, Reggio Calabria, Italy

REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION SYSTEM

Conference Program

About

Important Dates

Conference Committee

Publication Opportunities

Keynote Speakers

Co-Organised By

ABOUT

The Mediterranean is attracting increasing international attention for its rich history, unique biodiversity, and socio-economic complexity. These elements are fueling the debate on how to address current and future challenges in the Region and beyond.

In a global context that is increasingly aware of the need to address complex and interconnected environmental, social, and economic challenges seeks integrated solutions aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform characterized by the breadth and depth of its interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach, attracting the interest and participation of scholars, experts, and professionals from different fields of expertise to explore, share and develop innovative and sustainable ideas that will make a significant contribution to understanding this important issue.

TOPICS

Landscape Conservation and Management

Sustainable landscape planning
Ecosystem restoration and management
Cultural heritage preservation in landscapes
Climate change adaptation in Mediterranean landscapes
Urban green spaces and parks
Landscape and tourism development
Monitoring and assessment of landscape changes
Agricultural-scape and Sustainable Farming Practices
Plant biodiversity for sustainable cropping system

Climate Change and Resilience

Climate change impact on Mediterranean
Adaptation strategies for changing climates
Resilient design and planning
Coastal and marine resilience measures
Urban heat island mitigation and green infrastructure
Water management in the face of climate change
Ecosystem-based approaches to climate resilience
Climate-scape and the Mediterranean’s response to climate change
Energy transition strategies for climate change adapting settlements

Architecture and Built Environment

Sustainable architecture in the Mediterranean
Traditional and vernacular architecture
Urban design and placemaking
Low-impact and energy-efficient design
Architecture and social equity
Innovative materials and construction techniques
Urban regeneration and revitalization
Architectural responses to climate change

Natural Resources Management

Water resource management in the Mediterranean
Sustainable agriculture and land use
Forest management and conservation
Marine and coastal resource management
Integrated watershed management
Soil conservation and erosion control
Sustainable mining and extractive industries
Maritime-scape and sustainable coastal management

Infrastructure and Landscape Integration

Sustainable connectivity
Sustainable mobility and intelligent transport systems
Green infrastructure and urban design
Landscape approaches to water management
Coastal and marine infrastructure planning
Integrating infrastructure with natural ecosystems
Smart cities and advanced infrastructure design
Landscape-based solutions for climate resilience

Sustainable Tourism and Recreation in Landscapes

Ecotourism and nature-based tourism
Sustainable tourism planning and management
Cultural and heritage tourism in landscapes
Sustainable practices in adventure tourism
Sustainable transportation in tourism
Tourism impacts on fragile ecosystems and biodiversity
Sustainable practices in coastal and marine tourism
ESG reporting, green accounting, and taxation in sustainable tourism

Cultural Landscapes and Heritage Preservation

Conservation and management of archaeological sites
Intangible cultural heritage in landscapes
Traditional land use practices and landscape preservation
Cultural tourism and sustainable development
Cultural landscape interpretation and storytelling
Conflict resolution in managing cultural landscapes
Preservation of vernacular architecture and settlements
Adaptive reuse and heritage buildings

Mediterranean value-scapes. Axiological Reform Contents and Forms

Natural-scape and space-time consumption
Urban-scape and suburbanization.
Real Estate-scape and housing deprivation
Tourism-scape and social-environmental impacts
Cultural scape and local identities dissolution
Coastal-scape and public functions abdication
Energy-scape and land entropy

Innovative Technologies for Landscape Design and Management

GIS in landscape analysis
Remote sensing and satellite imagery in landscape monitoring
Digital tools for landscape visualization and simulation
Digital twin approach in landscape management
BIM in landscape architecture
AR and VR in landscape design and management
Drones and aerial surveys for landscape assessment
IoT applications in smart landscapes
Risks and opportunities of advanced technologies

Social Equity and Community Engagement in Landscape Planning

Inclusive landscape planning and design
Participatory approaches in landscape decision-making
Socioeconomic disparities and landscape interventions
Community-based natural resource management
Environmental justice and landscapes
Social impact assessment in landscape planning
Access to green spaces and equitable distribution of landscape benefits

Landscape Integration of European Green Deal Strategies

Landscape Resilience and the European Green Deal
Political Economy of Green Infrastructure in Landscapes
International Relations and Landscape Conservation Efforts
Safety Measures for Climate-Resilient Landscapes
Energy Transition in Mediterranean Landscapes
Green Business Ventures: Landscape Perspectives
Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Landscape Management
CAP Reforms for Sustainable Agricultural-scapes
Waste Management Solutions for Landscape Sustainability
ESG Implementation in Landscape Development

CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Conference Chair
Lucia Della Spina, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT

Local Committee Chairs
Ioannis Vardopoulos, Harokopio University of Athens, GR
Yannis E. Doukas, University of Athens, GR

Alexandros Garefalakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, GR
Anestis Gourgiotis, University of Thessaly, GR
Antonino Vitetta, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Aurora Angela Pisano, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Constantinos Vassiliades, Neapolis University Pafos, CY
Felice Arena, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Matilde Pietrafesa, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Gianluca Lax, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Giovanni Spampinato, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Giuseppe Zimbalatti, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Francesca Fatta, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Lucia Della Spina, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Francesco Sunseri, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Luca Salvati, Sapienza University of Rome, IT
Irene Voukkali, Open University of Cyprus, GR
Maria Manola, University of West Attica, GR
Maria Teresa Russo, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Massimiliano Ferrara, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Marina Mancini, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Marina Tornatora, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
Napoleon Maravegias, Foundation for Mediterranean Studies – MeDiterrate, GR
Nosova Bogdana, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, UA
Olga-Eleni Astara, Ionian University, GR
Roido Mitoula, Harokopio University of Athens, GR

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Mattheos Santamouris
University of New South Wales
Australia

Patrizia Lombardi
Politecnico di Torino
Italy

Konstadinos Mattas
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece

Grigorios Kyriakopoulos
Technical University of Athens
Greece

Constantinos Vassiliades
Neapolis University Pafos
Cyprus

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission Deadline (Extended)	~~15 Jul 2024~~
*Letter of Visa (for delegates who need visa entry) payment required**	01 Oct 2024
Last Notification for Abstract Acceptance & Approval to present	~~30 Jun 2024~~
Early Payment Deadline	~~10 Aug 2024~~
Payment Deadline	25 Sep 2024
Extended Abstract/ Short Paper Submission Deadline EXTENDED	~~15 Sep 2024~~ 15 Oct 2024
Notification of acceptance/ rejection of submitted extended abstract/ short paper	01 Oct 2024
Conference Program	11 Nov 2024
Conference Launch	11 Dec 2024

Note: For full paper submission please refer to the available publication opportunities.

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

All accepted submissions to the conference, subject to rigorous peer-review process, may be considered for publication in the following Scopus-Indexed Springer Nature-published book series:

Alternatively, authors of selected full-paper studies will have the opportunity to be considered for publication in the following journal:

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development

CONFERENCE VENUE

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Italy (Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria), also referred to as Mediterranea University or University of Reggio Calabria, or simply UNIRC.

Location: Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria RC, Italy

REGISTRATION FEES

Physical Attendance Registration Fee: €350

Covers one (1) paper submission of up to four (4) co-authors. Each additional co-author, beyond four (4), incurs an extra €50.
Includes conference attendance for only one (1) person. Additional co-authors attending will be charged an extra €200 each.
Provides a Book of Proceedings by Scopus-indexed Springer Publisher, conference kit
15% discount for students (total €300). Proof of student status is required.
Registration fee excludes accommodation and travel expenses.
After 10 August, the registration fee increases by €100.

Online Attendance Registration Fee: €300

Covers one (1) paper submission of up to four (4) co-authors. Each additional co-author incurs an extra €50.
Includes conference attendance for one (1) person.
Provides a Book of Proceedings by Scopus-indexed Springer Publisher, conference (online) kit.
15% discount for students (total €250). Proof of student status is required.
Registration fee excludes accommodation and travel expenses.
After 10 August, the registration fee increases by €100.

If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author submitted to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission.

Affiliates from Greece and Cyprus under the MeDiterrate umbrella are eligible for a 20% discount. Please fill out the form provided to check eligibility criteria and claim the discount.