First World Young Earth-Scientists (YES) Congress 2009 will be held
October 25-28th, 2009 at the China University of Geosciences in
Beijing, China.

The Young Earth Scientists for Society (YES) network, an association
of earth scientists under the age of 35 years representing geological
societies from around the world, in collaboration with the
International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), is organising a world
congress for young earth scientists, policy makers, advisors and
decision makers.

The conference will discuss global climate, environmental and
geological challenges facing today’s society, and to establish an
interdisciplinary global network of individuals committed to solving
these challenges.

The YES Congress will be held at the China University of Geosciences,
in Beijing, China from October 25-28, 2009. ABSTRACTS for contributed
oral presentations, poster presentations, and roundtable symposia will
be accepted until March 30, 2009. For more information visit
http://www.yescongress2009.org/

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed January 2007 to
December 2009 as the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE). The
proclamation of the year has contributed to the UN sustainable
development targets as IYPE stewardship of Earth's resources and
encourages reduce risks for the world’s inhabitants to hazards. Making
earth science knowledge accessible and promoting the development of
the upcoming generation of earth-system scientists are two key goals
of IYPE. The YES Congress is committed to forming an international
network of young earth scientists, future policy makers, industry
leaders, and media representatives to work together to solve the
environmental challenges facing today’s society.


Contact:
YES Network Secretariat
Geological Survey of Italy
ISPRA - Italian High Institute for Environmental Protection and
Research
Via Curartone, 3 - 00185 Rome, Italy
FAX +39.06.4465.159
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