Carissimi Associati SGI,
Carissimi Soci delle Società Associate,
su indicazione della Dott.ssa Joana Buoninsegni (Università degli Studi di Ferrara), desideriamo segnalarvi la sessione GMPV 1.2 "Altering Sediment Geochemistry and Microplastic Impact on Evolutionary Processes in Coastal-Lagoon Areas", che si terrà nell'ambito del congresso EGU 2025, in programma a Vienna dal 27 aprile al 2 maggio 2025 (egu25.eu).
Conveners: Elena Marrocchino, Joana Buoninsegni, Rosa Molina Gil, Francisco Asensio-Montesinos
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Cordiali saluti,
La Segreteria
Convener: Elena Marrocchino | Co-conveners: Joana Buoninsegni, Rosa Molina Gil, Francisco Asensio-Montesinos
We would like to bring to your attention the upcoming EGU25: European Geosciences Union - General Assembly 2025, which will be held in Vienna (Austria, 27 April - 2 May 2025). For this edition, the organizers have once again confirmed the option for remote participation.
The call for abstracts is now open, and we invite you to submit your contributions to the session we are convening: "GMPV 1.2 - Altering Sediment Geochemistry and Microplastic Impact on Evolutionary Processes in Coastal-Lagoon Areas."
Coastal and lagoon environments are dynamic systems where terrestrial, marine and atmospheric processes interact to create unique geochemical conditions. Sediment composition here is influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors, including climate change, pollution, land-use change, and the accumulation of marine debris and microplastics. These changes affect not only sediment chemistry but also geochemical cycles and overall ecosystem health. In particular, marine litter and microplastics can disrupt geochemical processes, thereby affecting coastal and lagoon biota and their adaptive responses. This session invites geochemists, geomorphologists, and environmental scientists to explore how sediment geochemistry drives ecosystem development in these areas. The session will present case studies that explore the link between sediment geochemistry and ecological outcomes, with a focus on the role of microplastics in coastal lagoons. Innovative methodologies will be presented, as well as predictive models linking these changes to future environmental trends. By combining insights from geochemistry, marine debris research and environmental sciences, this session highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced technologies. These approaches are crucial for understanding the complex impacts of natural and human activities on coastal ecosystems, supporting better environmental risk assessment, and promoting resilience in coastal lagoons.
Please note that the deadline for abstract submissions is 15 January 2025, at 13:00 CET.
Further details about the event and our session can be found at the following link https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/session/53938
Guidelines for submitting abstracts are available here https://www.egu25.eu/programme/how_to_submit.html
For Early Career Researchers (ECR) or researchers from low- or middle-income countries, Travel Support is available. To apply, please submit your abstract by 2 December 2024 and consult the following link: https://www.egu25.eu/guidelines/supports_and_waivers.html#travel-support
We look forward to your participation and hope to see you in Vienna!
Joana Buoninsegni