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MEDECOS meetings provide a global stage for researchers who study
Mediterranean-type ecosystems, whether their interests lie in the
conservation, restoration or management of species, populations or
ecosystems. The meetings, hosted every 3-4 years, play a critical
role in showcasing research advances, promoting discussion and facilitating
collaborative research. Given that Mediterranean-type ecosystems are
amongst the most threatened in the world, these meetings are pivotal
to increase our understanding and protection of these unique ecosystems.
While large international meetings commonly host a series of concurrent
sessions and formal presentations that can at times be overwhelming,
MEDECOS meetings are moderate in size and provide ample opportunities
for discussion and networking. The environment is also conducive
for participation of our future researchers - young scientists and
students who will continue Mediterranean-type ecosystem research.
The organising committee for MEDECOS XI hopes to encourage greater
participation from our young scientists and students through the
presentation of student awards.
MEDECOS meetings have typically explored a particular topic. MEDECOS
XI aims instead, to accommodate as many interests as possible. Thus,
the meeting will host an array of topics of current research and
global interest that will form the conference themes. A preliminary
list of themes to be addressed will include:
1. Defining a Mediterranean Ecosystem
2. Species and Population Ecology
3. Landscape Ecology
4. Socio-Cultural Dimensions
5. Global Change
6. Disturbance Ecology
7. Invasive Species
8. Ecophysiology
9. Conservation of Threatened Species
10.Conservation of Ecosystems
11. Restoration Ecology
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