Landscapes Across the Mediterranean CrossMED on December 11-13, 2024 in Reggio Calabria, Italy

Landscapes Across the Mediterranean CrossMED on December 11-13, 2024 in Reggio Calabria, Italy

Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED) December 11, 2024 - Reggio Calabria, Italy

IEREK is organizing the “Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)” conference in collaboration with Università degli Studi Mediterranea - Reggio Calabria, Italy, under the theme of “Landscape Architecture and Management.” We aim to shed the spotlight on issues about sustainable development concerning landscapes and natural resources. Harboring discussions between scholars, experts, and academics.

Scope

The “Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)” conference focuses on the critical role of landscape architecture and resource management in sustainable development. Landscape architecture involves designing outdoor spaces that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and environmentally responsible, and resource management refers to the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. This conference aims to explore the relationship between landscape architecture and resource management and their role in promoting sustainable development. The conference will provide a platform for scholars, experts, and academics to discuss innovative ideas and best practices in landscape architecture and resource management, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region. It will promote interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations on issues related to sustainable development, natural resources, and landscape architecture.

Statement of Purpose

The “Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)” conference aims to bring together scholars, experts, and academics from different fields to discuss the importance of landscape architecture and resource management in promoting sustainable development. The conference seeks to explore the relationship between these two fields and their role in creating healthy and resilient communities. By sharing innovative ideas and best practices, the conference aims to promote interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations to address the challenges facing the Mediterranean region and beyond.

1. Part 1: Landscape Conservation, Enhancement 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

2. Part 2: Infrastructure and Landscape Integration

Sustainable and landscape connectivity

Sustainable Mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems

Landscape approaches to water management

Coastal and marine infrastructure planning

Integrating infrastructure with natural ecosystems

Smart cities and innovative infrastructure design

Smart cities and advanced infrastructure design

Landscape-based solutions for climate resilience

3. Part 3: 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

Sustainable Architecture: reducing waste and embracing recycling

4. Part 4: 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

5. Part 5: Climate Change and Resilient Landscapes

Climate change impact on Mediterranean landscapes

Adaptation strategies for changing climates

Resilient design and planning for landscapes

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

6. Part 6: 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

7. Part 7: 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

8. Part 8: 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

9. Part 9: Innovative Technologies for Landscape Design and Management

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in landscape analysis

Remote sensing and satellite imagery in landscape monitoring

Digital tools for landscape visualization and simulation

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in landscape architecture

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in landscape design

Drones and aerial surveys for landscape assessment

Internet of Things (IoT) applications in smart landscapes

Artificial Intelligence for Landscape Management

Risks and opportunities of advanced technologies

10. Part 10: Mediterranean value-scapes. Exploring the Contents and Forms of Axiological Reform

Natural-scape and the space-time consumption

Urban-scape and suburbanization.

Real Estate-scape and Addressing Housing Deprivation

Tourism-scape and its Socio-Environmental Impacts

Cultural-scape and the local identities dissolution

Coastal-scape and public functions deprivation

Energy-scape and land entropy

Name: IEREK
Website: https://www.ierek.com/
Address: El Behera, Janaklis, Alexandria, Egypt

IEREK – International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange – is an international institution that is concerned with the exchange of knowledge and enhancing research through organizing and managing conferences in all fields of knowledge. Moreover, IEREK offers workshops and conferences in various disciplines for all professionals. These professional events are unique in the practical way they are delivered and in the certified professionals who teach them.
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