Call for Participation: The 3rd Workshop of Asian Young Geographers
December 16-17, 2023
Call for Participation: The 3rd Workshop of Asian Young Geographers
December 16-17, 2023
In today's rapidly changing world, our planet faces a multitude of challenges that demand innovative solutions. From the global climate crisis and the complexities of urbanization to the intricacies of migration and the dynamics of geopolitics, our understanding of the world is being reshaped. As our societies grapple with the consequences of these transformative forces, geography stands as a beacon of insight and offers the spatial perspective to address these contemporary issues.
Over the centuries, geography has evolved from its origins as a descriptive discipline concerned with mapping the physical world to a comprehensive field that encompasses human geography, environmental studies and GIS. Geography at the new age reflects this evolution, highlighting the integration of traditional geographic concepts with cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. When we move further into the 21st century, the boundaries of geography continue to expand, bridging the gap between the natural and social sciences, and embracing diverse perspectives to tackle complex global challenges.
In order to showcase the latest research advancements on different fields related to geography and discuss the applications of new technologies and methods in navigating pressing global challenges at the new ages, The Young Geographer Working Group of Asian Geographical Association (AGA-YGWG) plans to host “The 3rd Workshop of Asian Young Geographers” (online) in December 16-17 2023.
The specific arrangements and the workshop agenda will be formally announced in few weeks. Young researchers, scholars and graduate students in global geography and related disciplines are welcome to participate and present their cutting-edge research outcomes.
Geography at the New Age
Academic Committee
Organizing Committee
Prof. Pengjun Zhao
Peking University
Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Prof. Xiaoping Yang
Zhejiang University
Prof. Atta-ur-Rahman
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
President, Pakistan Geographical Association
Prof. Erfu Dai
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS
Prof. Wenwen Li
Arizona State University
Dr. Junxi Qian
Associate Professor
University of Hong Kong
Chair: Prof. Gang Li
Affiliation: Northwest University, China
Email: lig@nwu.edu.cn
Introduction:
Security issues are related to the survival and development of mankind. Today's world is facing various challenges such as wars, disasters, crimes and accidents, which have aroused widespread concern of the whole human society and urgently need research and answers from the scientific community. This session aims to unite geographers and researchers from other disciplines to explore social realities and scientific topics related to security, which contributes to response, governance and resilience of nations, societies, communities, families and individuals.Chairs: Dr. Minrui Zheng Dr. Jianxin Yang Dr. Jingye Li
Affiliation: Renmin University of China China University of Geosciences Hohai University, China
Email: minruizheng@ruc.edu.cn yangjianxin@cug.edu.cn jingye.li@hhu.edu.cn
Introduction:
With two-thirds of the world's population predicted to live in urban areas by 2050 and the increasing complexity of urban environments, the demand for effective tools to understand and predict urban dynamics has become crucial. Effective tools for understanding and predicting urban dynamics are crucial for managing the rapid growth of urban populations and ensuring sustainable development in cities around the world. In recent years, several types of scenario simulation and prediction models have been used within a big spatiotemporal data environment to determine a realistic future for urban growth patterns, such as conventional geospatial analysis models and machine learning-based spatial models. These models provide new and great opportunities to analyze large amounts of data to identify patterns and predict future trends in urban dynamics and analyze the impact of urbanization on the environment.Chairs: Dr. Song yunxing Dr. Zhu Jiguang
Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Henan University of Economics and Law Henan University of Economics and Law
Email: syx@unc.edu jgzhu2020@163.com
Introduction:
In recent years, with the rapid development of China's economy and the acceleration of urbanization, the gap between urban and rural areas has gradually narrowed. Domestic production resources and elements are continuously optimized and reorganized under market economy conditions, presenting new characteristics in both patterns and formation mechanisms of the urban-rural spatial structure. The spatial structure between urban and rural areas, as well as the social and cultural spatial structures, has undergone profound and significant changes. Therefore, scientifically identifying the evolutionary patterns and formation mechanisms of the urban-rural social spatial structure is key to the implementation of new urbanization strategies and rural revitalization strategies, holding significant theoretical and practical significance.Chair: Dr. Weiguo Liu
Affiliation: Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China
Email: liuweiguo110@nwafu.edu.cn
Introduction:
The Paris Agreement sets out a global effort to reduce carbon emissions and limit the global temperature increase to 2 °C in this century. As a result of the Paris Agreement, bioenergy has gained popularity due to its low impact on climate change. Biomass is widely recognized as a renewable energy resource that emits less carbon compared to fossil fuels. There has been a push for the use of biomass in mitigating global warming. In order to meet the demands of a low-carbon economy, bioenergy is seen as a major renewable energy source for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With the growth of rural areas economically and the desire for energy independence, biomass has become increasingly attractive. Therefore, this session is going to collect studies about assessing the potential availability of biomass (such as logging residue, agricultural residue, wood waste, food waste, and energy crops) and its associated carbon emissions in order to facilitate strategies for biomass utilization.Chair: Dr. Shaoxing Li
Affiliation: Shandong University, China
Email: lisx_198327@163.com
Introduction:
Currently, the world and Asia are still experiencing rapid urbanization processes. The green development of urbanization is not only related to the efficient utilization of natural resources and ecological transformation of urban construction, but also involves a wide range of economic and social structural changes, especially the complex spatial interactions among regions and urban-rural areas. There is an urgent need for joint research and practice from different disciplines such as economics, sociology, management, geography, and planning. This session aims to focus on, but not limited to, key topics such as efficiency measurement, pattern evolution, process simulation, new theoretical interpretation, policy evaluation, and public governance for the green urbanization, providing an exchange and discussion platform for scholars from different countries and disciplines.Chairs: Dr. Sawaid ABBAS Dr. Majid Nazir
Affiliation: University of the Punjab, Pakistan The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Email: sawaid.gis@pu.edu.pk nmajid.nazeer@polyu.edu.hk
Introduction:
This session emphasizes the importance advancing Earth Observation and Spatial Data science for developing comprehensive monitoring, mapping, and modelling techniques and their application for preservation of Asian coastal ecosystems in the face of climate change at national and local levels. These methodologies will aid in understanding the driving forces and dynamics of these ecosystems, enabling the creation of models that can inform regional scale decision-making and conservation efforts.Chairs: Dr. Zhangxian FengProf. Kang Wu
Affiliation: Northeast Normal University, ChinaCapital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China
Email: fengzx092@nenu.edu.cnwukang@cueb.edu.cn
Introduction:
Across the globe, there exists a dichotomy of trends in population dynamics: while some regions are experiencing rapid population growth, others are encountering a decline. As the world experiences unprecedented demographic transformations, the repercussions of these changes resonate deeply within the realm of regional sustainable development and become pivotal in shaping the socioeconomic fabric of our world. Population change profoundly impacts societal structures, labor markets, resource distribution, and environmental sustainability, subsequently influencing regional development trajectories. The intersection of population change and regional sustainable development unveils intricate challenges and opportunities, which range from redefining regional planning to environmental conservation strategies.Chairs: Dr. Luobin Yan Dr. Deli Qi Prof. Chen Liuqin
Affiliation: Southwest University, China Chinese Academy of Sciences, China East China University of Technology
Introduction:
Danxia landform, a term coined by Chinese scholars, has gained considerable recognition in the international geoscientific community. Scholars in the field of geomorphology engaged in Danxia landform research have become a vibrant and dynamic force within the realm of Chinese rock geomorphology. In recent years, Danxia landform research has exhibited new trends. Firstly, it has gradually transitioned from traditional geomorphological methods to modern geomorphological approaches, yielding a series of research achievements. Secondly, while previous research primarily concentrated on the eastern regions of China, there has been a deepening understanding of Danxia landforms in western China. Lastly, Danxia landform research is no longer limited to domestic efforts. Young scholars from countries like the Middle East, India, and Thailand have initiated research projects on their own regional Danxia landforms while fostering collaborations with domestic scholars. Due to the impact of the pandemic, academic exchange activities have significantly decreased, and international and national conferences on Danxia landforms have come to a halt.Chairs: Dr. Yutian Liang Dr. BuiAnh Tuan Dr. Doan Thi Thu Huong
Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University, China Institute of Geography, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Institute of Human Geography,Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Introduction:
China and Vietnam have been experienced rapidly changing in the past decades. In order to understand the changing world and improve the academic exchange between China and Vietnam, this session plans to host the workshop of Sino-Vietnam Young Geographers. Young researchers, scholars and graduate students in China and Vietnam geography and related disciplines(including physical geography,human geography, environmental studies and GIS etc.) are welcome to participate and present their cutting-edge research outcomes.Chairs: Dr. Shaojian Wang Dr. Wanxu Chen Dr. Liqun Sun Dr. Jie Zeng
Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University, China China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Email: 1987wangshaojian@163.com cugcwx@cug.edu.cn lq.sun@siat.ac.cn zengjie@cug.edu.cn
Chairs: Dr. He Jin Dr. Ning Niu
Affiliation: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA Henan University of Economics and Law
Email: hjin1@usf.edu niun5@mail3.sysu.edu.cn
Introduction:
Geographic access and social justice are central themes in the pursuit of a fair and equitable society. These concepts encapsulate the idea that all individuals, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, should have equal access to essential resources, services, and opportunities. In this session, we invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners from various disciplines to contribute their insights and findings on issues related to geographic access and spatial justice. We aim at initiating a discussion on addressing disparities and promoting equitable access to resources and opportunities across geographical regions.Chairs: Dr. Xufeng Cui Dr. Selim Bayraktar Dr. Fei Li Dr. Basanta Paudel
Affiliation: Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China
Email: cxf@zuel.edu.cn sbayraktar@iuc.edu.tr lifei@zuel.edu.cn
Chair: Dr. Peng Liang
Affiliation: Zhejiang University, China
Email: pliang@zju.edu.cn
Introduction:
Drylands, covering approximately 41% of the Earth's land surface, are inhabited by over two billion people. In recent decades, the combined effects of global warming and intensified human activities have accelerated environmental degradation and desertification in these regions, posing significant threats to the economies and sustainable development of nations. The release of dust from these vast dryland areas is a pivotal component of the Earth's climate system, with dust storms emerging as a severe environmental challenge faced by many countries worldwide. Consequently, the dryland surface processes, encompassing landscape dynamics, sediment transport processes, and vegetation feedback, hold the potential not only to impact regional environments but also to exert a profound influence on the atmospheric and soil conditions in downwind regions, through the long-range transport of fine particles. We plan and are excited to organize this session, which will delve into the latest research advances within this multifaceted yet interconnected field.Chairs: Dr. Long Li Dr. Mohammad Abdul Quader
Affiliation: China University of Mining and Technology, China Jagannath University, Bangladesh
Email: long.li@cumt.edu.cn quader_000@yahoo.com
Introduction:
The objective of this session is to explore and understand the impact of land use on disaster risk in the Asian context. It aims to promote discussions on the challenges and opportunities associated with land use practices that contribute to disaster risks and to provide insights for effective risk reduction and resilience strategies. Land use patterns have a significant influence on the occurrence of, severity of, and vulnerability to various natural and human-induced disasters. Understanding the interplay between land use and disaster risk is crucial for effective disaster management, sustainable development, and building resilient communities. This session welcomes researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their experiences, research findings, and perspectives on the impact of land use practices on disaster risk reduction.Chairs: Prof. Gaoru Zhu Dr. Yun Wang Dr. Dafang Wu
Affiliation:
Beijing Jiaotong University, China
Science Research Institute of
the Ministry of Transport, China
Guangzhou University, China
Email: grzhu@bjtu.edu.cn
Introduction:
Transportation has a close interaction with land space and ecological environment, and transportation network and ecological security pattern are key foundations for promoting high-quality regional development. However, there is currently limited research on the impact of transportation networks on ecological security patterns, the shaping of national ecological security on transportation networks, and the coordination between transportation networks and ecological security. How to accelerate the construction of a modern transportation infrastructure system while ensuring regional ecological security, and promote the construction of a new pattern of land space development and protection through ecological transportation networks, is an important scientific and practical issue of common concern in the fields of geography, transportation, planning, and other fields. The selection topics in this field include: (1) the interaction between transportation networks and ecological networks; (2) The impact of transportation networks on land ecological security; (3) Ecological route selection and site selection for transportation networks and infrastructure; (4) Construction of regional ecological security pattern guided by ecological transportation.Chairs: Dr. Ganghua CHENDr. Yang YANG
Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China Temple University, Philadelphia, USA
Chairs: Prof. Quan Zhang Dr. Shiqin Xu Dr. Lingcheng Li Dr. Sung-Ching Lee
Affiliation: Wuhan University, P.R. China King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Germany
Email:
quan.zhang@whu.edu.cn
shiqin.xu@kaust.edu.sa
Lingcheng.li@PNNL.gov
sclee@bgc-jena.mpg.de
Introduction:
In the context of global climate change and the intensification of human activities, land-surface interactions of hydrology, ecosystem, and climate are changing notably. Understanding the interplay between terrestrial hydrological and ecological processes, uncovering the spatial-temporal patterns and mechanisms, and achieving accurate modeling and prediction of land surface fluxes is becoming extremely important. These scientific community efforts provide strong support for addressing a series of societal and economic issues related to water resources, aquatic ecosystems, and the water environment. Our session focuses on various research fields in ecohydrology under global environmental change, including but not limited to physical processes of land hydrology-ecosystem-climate interactions, effects of changes in vegetation dynamics on hydrology and water resources, natural solutions to climate change, vulnerability assessment of ecological environments, and the theoretical and modeling development and application. The aim is to enhance academic exchange and collaboration among young scientists and promote interdisciplinary development.Chairs: Dr. Yanpeng Jiang Dr. Jie Shen Dr. Xianchun Zhang Dr. Chaowei Xiao
Affiliation: East China Normal University, China Fudan University, China Zhejiang University, China Renmin University of China
Email: yanp.jiang@gmail.com
Introduction:
China's remarkable economic transformation and urbanization in recent decades have attracted global attention, making it a fascinating case study for scholars, policymakers, and business leaders alike. With over half of its population now residing in urban areas, China's urban and regional governance has become a critical component of the nation's development and international relations. This provides an overview of the dynamics and significance of urban and regional governance in China, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of this complex and evolving subject.Chair: Dr. Anwar Eziz
Affiliation: Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG), CAS
Email: anwareziz@ms.xib.ac.cn
Introduction:
The continent of Asia covers 29.4% of the earth and holds 60% of the world's population and most of the biodiversity hotspots. Due to climate change and human activities, the ecosystem in Asia has undergone significant changes in structure and function, resulting in environmental problems such as land degradation, water contamination, biodiversity loss, and severe droughts/floods. To address these issues and achieve the sustainable development goals, it is crucial to monitor changes in ecosystem structure and function and understand their relationships through nexus approach of combining descriptive and quotatives approaches in geography.Programme Coordinators
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