Nurturing Nature
THEMES
Urban Growth and Ecological Decline
Biodiversity loss, pollution, and environmental degradation driven by rapid and uneven urbanisation
Access, Equity, and Human - Nature Relationships
Who has access to green/blue spaces, playgrounds, and healthy environments and the social consequences of exclusion.
Governance, Policy, and Sustainable Urban Futures
Environmental governance, institutional frameworks, and community participation for resilient cities.
Planning, Infrastructure, and Environmental Justice
Unplanned development, waste and disaster management, and unequal social and ecological impacts.
Technology, Data, and Participation in Urban Ecology
Citizen science, AI/ML, GIS, and remote sensing for inclusive monitoring, planning, and decision-making.
Restoration, Adaptation, and Co-creating Urban Sanctuaries
Human-led ecological restoration, nature-based solutions, and adaptive strategies integrating people and ecosystems.
Registration & Support
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There is no conference registration fee, making participation accessible to students and early-career researchers.
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Lunch and refreshments during the conference will be provided.
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The university will assist in securing discounted hotel rates for scholars selected to present, and limited guest room (GR) accommodation may be available on campus.