[Coral-List] Conference on the Management of Coastal Recreational Resources MCRR3
Artur Gil
arturfreiregil at yahoo.com.br
Wed Mar 17 08:33:00 EDT 2010
Dear
Colleague,
In response to many last minute requests
for acceptance of late abstract submissions, I am pleased to announce that the
abstract submission deadline has been extended by a period of two weeks until
the 31st March 2010. I look forward to receiving your abstracts.
Kind regards
Dr Anton Micallef
Director, Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics - (ICoD)
International Environment Institute
University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080
Malta, Europe
Tel: +356 2340 2013; Fax: +356 2340 2880
3rd International Conference on the
Management of Coastal Recreational
Resources
Beaches, Yachting,
Eco-tourism & Conservation, Coastal hazards
Grosseto, Southern
Tuscany, Italy, 27th - 30th October 2010
Third Announcement and call for
Abstracts
Scope
The
conference is the third in the biennial series on Management of Coastal Recreational Resources (MCRR) organized
by the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics (ICoD) within the International
Environment Institute at the University of Malta. This international event is
characterized by its focus on selected coastal management issues relating to
beaches, yacht marinas, ecotourism & conservation, and the impact of
coastal hazards on such resources.
Increasing
human settlement of the coastal zones and the exploitation of their natural
resources for livelihood, sustenance, trade and recreational purposes have led
to their deterioration and in some cases, loss. Although the ecological,
economic and social importance of natural coastal resources have long been
acknowledged, anthropogenic activities continue to be the major culprit for the
negative pressures on the coast. Coastal urbanisation & tourism,
construction of ports, harbours and yacht marinas and their associated
activities have resulted among other, in coastal erosion, beach sediment loss,
air and seawater pollution and loss of coastal aesthetic beauty.
Such
problems are now being compounded by the impacts of climate change such as sea
level rise and increasing frequency, intensity and erratic nature of storms.
Other coastal hazards such as tsunamis, rip currents and beach erosion also
threaten the coastal environment and those who live there. At the same time,
the ongoing growth in tourism and coastal urbanization, particularly in places
such as the Mediterranean region, will result in further human pressures on the
coastal zones.
In
addressing these issues, sustainable management practices need to be identified
and implemented. Innovative beach management schemes and quality evaluation
systems, beach nourishment and dune management potentially represent effective
management practices to reverse negative trends. If developed and managed in an
environmentally sensitive manner, yacht marinas may offer an acceptable
alternative form of coastal recreation. Marina and yachting-related activities
such as repair and maintenance need to be compliant with international
regulations not only on paper but also in practice so as to minimize the impact
on water quality. Eco-tourism and conservation are often misused terms, either
intentionally, as a marketing ploy, or unintentionally due to a lack of
understanding. Yet, when applied to coastal recreation, they both hold to heart
noble concepts of environmental sustainability, indigenous cultural
sustainability, educational or learning opportunity components and the
promotion of natural tourism attractions rather than their man-made
counterparts. However, given the current climate of awareness, such strategies
are unlikely to appeal to the masses who presently still seek sand, sea, sun
vacations within a wide variety of areas that may or may not also be areas of
outstanding natural beauty. The challenge therefore, is to manage and synergise
the strengths of all these actors and elements while striking an acceptable
balance between competing needs.
Conference Location
The
conference will be held in the historic city of Grosseto situated in the
magnificent region of Tuscany in Central Italy. Grosseto lies in a green plain
traced by the flow of the Ombrone River and its origins go back to the powerful
Etruscan and Roman city of Roselle. There is a good train connection between
Rome (Fiumicino) and Grosseto on an hourly basis and the trip takes 2.5 to 3
hours. A taxi from Grosseto train station to any of a number of hotels in
the city costs around 12 euros. Grosseto’s proximity to a number of attractive
historic locations in Tuscany also offers an excellent incentive for extending
your stay in this region. The city is 60 km away from Siena – one of Italy’s best
preserved medieval towns, 130 km away from Florence and 155km away from Pisa.
Target Audience
The
conference is aimed at academics in the natural and social sciences,
researchers dealing with coastal hazards reflected by ongoing climate change,
project managers, tourism professionals, infrastructure investors and staff
from the private sector and government agencies whose work involves integrated
coastal area management practices and the development and management of
coast-related recreational amenities. The conference will also be of interest
to managers of natural resources and environmental agencies, urban and coastal
planners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), environmental economists and
coastal municipalities.
Conference Topics
All
abstracts received by the deadline will be considered for placement.
Presentation topics include the following but the organisers are open to new
suggestions by prospective authors:
Theme 1: Beach Management
Innovations
in beach management schemes and rating systems, beach nourishment, beach
sediment modelling, conservation issues, beach ecology, dune management, health
and safety issues, bathing water quality issues, policy and guidelines,
socio-economic aspects, cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies,
environmental economics, shoreline management and erosion control, utilization
of rocky shores for bathing purposes.
Theme 2: Yacht Marinas and Yachting-Related Activities
Facility
siting, environmentally sensitive development, water quality issues, safety
aspects, marketing issues, award systems for marinas and ratings, overwintering
facilities, yachting tourism, specialized aspects – super yachts, ancillary
services – yacht repair and maintenance, ship chandler and other speciality
trades, economics of yachting activities.
Theme 3: Coastal Ecotourism
Coastal
footpaths, diving holidays, cultural ecotourism and preserving the social
fabric, heritage coast concept, issues of sustainability and carrying capacity,
coastal nature reserves – management of environmentally sensitive areas,
economic evaluation of ecotourism, other coastal leisure activities
Theme 4: Coastal Hazards
Types
of coastal hazards (tsunamis, sea level rise, storm surges, erosion, rip
currents, drowning, oil/chemical spills) and their generation, climate change
issues related to coastal hazards, impacts of coastal hazards on society,
environment and economy, impacts on marine and terrestrial ecosystems,
mitigation & adaptation, assessment of vulnerability, early warning
systems, mapping, law enforcement and protection.
Call for Abstracts
Prospective
authors are requested to submit their abstract by filling and submitting the
online abstract submission form available on the conference website http://www.um.edu.mt/iei/mcrr3-2010.The abstracts should be received by
the conference secretariat by the 15th March
2010. All abstracts will be reviewed for content, scientific value
and compliance with the conference objectives and aims. Acceptance of submitted
abstracts will be announced by the 15th April
2010. The abstract guidelines and a full authors’ manual are
also available online and prospective authors are encouraged to follow the
instructions provided in these documents prior to writing the abstract and the
paper. The paper must be sent by e-mail by 14th June 2010 on mcrr3-2010 at um.edu.mt as a word document
as specified in the manual and accompanied by a Copyright Transfer Agreement
which the author can download from the conference website.
Conference Deadlines at a Glance
Submission
of Abstract
....................................................................15th March 2010 (extended
to 31st March2010)
Acceptance
Notification
...................................................................15th April 2010
Early
Registration
..............................................................................14th June 2010
Submission
of Camera Ready Final Paper.................................. 14th June 2010
(Ensures
publication in Conference Proceedings)
Late
Registration
................................................................................30th September 2010
Registration
A
registration form will be made available on the conference website after the
abstract evaluation process on the 15th April 2010. Registration
entitles delegates to the full conference package which excludes accommodation. Conference registration
includes:
* A full set of Conference Proceedings
* Daily lunch and coffee breaks at the hotel for the duration of the conference
* Internet access at the conference hotel
* Welcome Reception
* Farewell Dinner
* Conference Excursion
Early Registration - before 14th June
2010
Delegates
€375
Students*
€275
Accompanying
Persons** €150
Late Registration - up to 16th July
2010
This
deadline ensures inclusion of the delegate’s paper in the Conference
Proceedings and Programme.
Delegates
€475
Students*
€375
Accompanying
Persons** €150
*
Farewell dinner not included
**
Includes welcome reception, farewell dinner and excursion
Registration after 16th
July 2010
Delegates
not submitting papers for publication may register to attend the Conference up
until the end of September 2010, and
will be charged €475.
Conference venue – Hotel Information and nearby
accommodation
The
conference will be held in the historic city of Grosseto situated in the
magnificent region of Tuscany in Central Italy. There is a good train
connection between Rome (Fiumicino) and Grosseto on an hourly basis and the
trip takes 2.5 to 3 hours. There is also the possibility of landing at Pisa
Airport Galileo Galilei where a frequent train connection to Grosseto is also
available. A taxi from Grosseto train station to any of a number of hotels in
the city costs around 12 euros.
Hotel Airone
The
conference will take place in Hotel Airone – a modern four star hotel situated
near Grosseto centre.
Conference
participants choosing to reside in this hotel during the course of this
four-day international conference will benefit from special accommodation
rates. Conference delegates are kindly requested to present a letter
confirming their participation at the conference which will guarantee their
entitlement for the special rates being offered by this hotel.
Special
rates:
Rate
for Bed & Breakfast basis: Euro 70 per person
Suite
supplement: Euro 30 per person
Conference
delegates staying at the hotel would also benefit from the following;
· Free internet connection in each
room
· Fitness centre: free of charge
· Free indoor parking
· A hotel mini-bus will also be made
available for transporting conference participants staying at Hotel Airone from
Grosseto train station to the hotel and back. This facility will be provided on
a “first come first served” basis.
For
more information about the conference venue, please visit http://www.hotelairone.eu/index.php.
Alternative accommodation options close to the conference
venue
The
hotel rates provided below reflect those indicated by the hotels. However,
participants may wish to identify prices directly with the hotel.
Grand Hotel Bastiani
Grand
Hotel Bastiani is an elegant and classic four-star hotel. The hotel
stands within the 16th century Medici Walls, the ideal location for an original
holiday in the city of Grosseto,
discovering the charm of the Maremma district.
For more information about Grand Hotel Bastiani, please follow the link http://www.grand-hotel-bastiani.com/.
Grand Hotel Bastiani is approximately 15 minutes walking distance to conference
venue.
Rates
as indicated by the hotel:
Single
Room
- Euro 90
Double
(Single Use) - Euro 104
Double
Classic - Euro 127
Double
Superior - Euro 155
Junior
suite
- Euro 178
Hotel Maremma – Grosseto
It
is a three-star hotel and is situated in the traffic-free area of Grosseto’s
historical centre, but can also be reached by car. Only a few metres from the
Etruscan museum, it is an ideal place for excursion in the surrounding areas as
different Etruscan towns, the park “Parco dell’Uccellina” and the beaches
only a few kilometres from the hotel. For more information about Hotel Maremma,
please follow the link http://www.hotelmaremma.it/home_ita.htm . Hotel Maremma is approximately 10 minutes walking distance to conference
venue.
Rates
as indicated by the hotel:
Single
Room - Euro 90
Double
(Single Use) - Euro 104
If
there is an added bed, the price will increase by 35%.
Potential participants are of course free to opt for other accommodation
facilities other than those suggested above.
Conference
Organisers
The
Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics, (ICoD) at
the International
Environment Institute(IEI), University of Malta
In collaboration with:
The Institute of
Ecosystem Study within the National Council for Research(CNR-ISE)
The European and
Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement of the Council of Europe(EUR-OPA)
The International Ocean
Institute(IOI)
Gruppo Nazionale per la
Ricerca sull’Ambiente(GNRAC)
For
further information about the 3rd International Conference on the
Management of Coastal Recreational Resources (MCRR3), kindly contact the
conference secretariat atmcrr3-2010 at um.edu.mtor visit our website at http://www.um.edu.mt/iei/mcrr3-2010
Conference Chairman
Dr Anton Micallef
Director,
Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics - (ICoD)
International
Environment Institute
University of Malta,
Msida MSD 2080
Malta, Europe
Tel: +356 2340
2013; Fax: +356 2340 2880
Conference Secretariat
Mr Robert Caruana
Project Officer
International
Environment Institute
University
of Malta, Msida MSD 2080
Malta,
Europe
Tel: +356
2340 2879; Fax: +356 2340 2880
Ms
Dorianne Cortis
International
Environment Institute
University
of Malta, Msida MSD 2080
Malta, Europe
Tel: +356
2340 3373; Fax: +356 2340 2880
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ProgrammeChanges
The
Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics (ICoD) reserves the right
to effect changes to the Conference Programme.
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