Littoral 2010

The aim of the  conference is to develop a holistic view of the priorities for integrated management across the social, political, economic and environmental divides that uniquely characterise the coast.

The themes of the conference reflect the three aspects of global change:

THEME 1: Global change and managing environmental risk;

THEME 2: Developing the marine and coastal economy, and

THEME 3:  Tackling inequality in coastal communities.

Each theme  will be examined from the perspectives of leadership, innovation and investment. This framework provides the basis for an analysis of coastal regions and their management and a means of addressing critical questions concerning:

• Which are the barriers to improved management of coasts and nearshore marine systems?
• Where are the knowledge gaps and how can we improve management? 
• What are the priorities?
• Do lessons learned identify good practices that can be widely applied, and what are the respective roles and responsibilities of the many different actors?
• What are the gains to be achieved through the integrated, holistic approach promoted by the concept of integrated coastal zone management?

These are important questions. Our coasts are important assets that have suffered from poor management in the past. Not only do we still struggle  to make more integrated policy, but we also have to work within a legacy of past mistakes . Such is the pace of change in the world today that we need new perspectives, new tools and new policies now. The consequences of failure are increased risk, increased cultural and economic loss, and continued loss of biodiversity.

Authors are encouraged to submit papers describing previously unpublished, original research results, not currently under review by another conference or journal, or case studies of good practice.

Key dates

Instructions for the compilation of papers

Format guidelines for papers and extended abstracts

Presentation

Guidelines for Poster Presentation

Please note the deadline to submit abstracts has been extended to the 29th of January 2010.

To submit your abstract online you need to CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS AN AUTHOR AND UPLOAD your document. Please contact us if you have any difficulties in this process.

If you have already registered as an author and you need to make a change before the deadline or you want to check if your paper has been accepted or rejected by the Scientific Committee please

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Theme 1. Global change and managing environmental risk. As world development progresses human interventions have increasing impacts on climate, on water, on living resources, and on ecosystem processes. This trend poses many risks for society and for our economies. At the coast, in particular, integrated policy and management responses are necessary to avoid the unintended consequences of poor decision-making. 

Theme 2. Developing the marine and coastal economy. Coastal and maritime policies for the EU and elsewhere aim to focus attention on the contribution of the coast and seas to furthering growth and jobs within the context of sustainable development. Increasingly, the need is for integrated planning across the land/sea divide to ensure that policies for different forms of economic development, environmental protection, for infrastructure, and for community development are ‘joined up’.

Theme 3. Tackling inequality in coastal communities. Coastal communities should benefit from coastal and maritime policy, although there is a balance to be achieved between local and national benefit. The integration of local social needs into coastal management policy is hampered by poorly understood relationships and policy solutions are in their infancy.

Registration to the event will be available online from September 2009.

Who is Littoral 2010 for? It has been a feature of the Littoral series of conferences (now in its 20^th year) to bridge the gap between science and policy, between research and management. Littoral 2010 will be no exception. In fact we plan to make this the most integrated event yet!

For researchers:

Littoral 2010 will be held at the Royal Geographical Society, Exhibition Road, London

The venue is located in Central London and is easily accesible from all London airports and from St Pancreas International Railway Station (for Eurostar services).

Located in Kensington on the junction between Exhibition Road and Kensington Gore, the main entrance to the Royal Geographic Society is on Exhibition Road. 

Arriving by Tube / London underground
The venue is about 10-15 minutes walk from South Kensington tube. South Kensington is on the Circle, District and Piccadilly Lines. 

Knightsbridge station on the Piccadillly line and Lancaster Gate Station on the Central line are about 15 minutes walk.

Arriving by Rail
London Paddington & London Victoria are the nearest main line railway stations. Walking from Paddington takes 25 minutes.

Arriving by Bus
Several bus routes stop outside the Society:
9 - from Hammersmith to Aldwych
10 - from Hammersmith to King's Cross
52 - from Willesden to Victoria
360 - from Kensington to Elephant & Castle
452 - from Wandsworth to Willesden

Arriving by Bicycle
Bicycles can be locked against one of our two bike stands which are located next to the main entrance to the building (along Exhibition Road). Space is limited especially on Monday evenings when their lecture programme is running. Please make sure bicycles are secured as thieves are known to work in the area.

Arriving by Car

There are no car parking facilities at the RGS-IBG.

The venue is within central London's congestion charge area. There is a £8 - £10 charge for users to drive in central London. There is limited public parking in Hyde Park, although car parking restrictions operate in the area often until late at night.

The nearest car park to the Society is a 24-hour public car park at Kingston House North, Princes Gate, London SW7 1LS on the right as you travel past the Royal Geographical Society towards Knightsbridge.

For more details:

www.123-car-parking.co.uk/contact-us.php
0871 360 2959
reservations@123-car-parking-co.uk

Details on fees and registration

CoastNet has done as much as possible to keep the cost of Littoral 2010 affordable, and even in this central London venue have been able to keep fees comparable with Littoral 2008. We have also made arrangements for excellent value accommodation, in Imperial College student accommodation close to the conference venue (www.imperial.ac.uk/summeraccommodation).

Please contact the Imperial College to know the agreed fees for September 2010, these are significantly less than standard hotel accommodation. London is also a hub for many low cost airlines and we are confident that you will be able to find a good deal if you book early.

Registration fee includes:

FULL PARTICIPANT

• 3 days and ½ of Conference and admission to the Conference rooms
• Lunches and coffee breaks during the Conference
• Printed LITTORAL 2010 abstract book and CD proceedings
• Gala Dinner on 23^rd

STUDENT

• 3 days and ½ of Conference and admission to the Conference rooms
• Coffee breaks during the Conference

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations must be sent in writing to COASTNET (contact details). The registration fee will be refunded as follows:

• Cancellations received before 30^th July the full fee will be reimbursed (less £50 incl. VAT for administrative expenses)
• Cancellations received after 20^th July and before 20^th September will receive the 50% of the fee (less  £50 incl. VAT for administrative expenses)
• Cancellations received after 20^th September the registration fee will not be reimbursed

Online registration is not available yet.

Please contact the CoastNet staff here if you need more information.

The Littoral conferences, a Eurocoast initiative,  provide an international forum for over 250 coastal and marine practitioners and researchers from academia, government and industry.

Presentations, discussions, workshops and parallel events at Littoral 2010 will cover applied and theoretical work currently conducted for coastal areas and people to adapt to global change. See all themes to be covered here.

Sponsorship provides an opportunity for leading organisations and project partnerships to contact with hundreds of international experts, practitioners and decision makers and to exhibit and disseminate their work to a wide range of institutions of all over the world, offering long lasting benefits.

The Littoral 2010 Sponsorship program manager will be happy to discuss on collaboration options from September 2009. You may contact by email at admin@coastnet.org.uk, or phone to (00) 44 (0) 1206728644. Any offer of sponsorship will be considered on its own merits. The organisers reserve the right to refuse offers, judge the value offers and request further information.

CoastNet is now inviting potential sponsors to benefit from this event.

Sponsors will benefit from the opportunity to make contact with hundreds of international experts, practitioners and decision makers as well as the opportunity to disseminate and display their work to a wide range of international agencies, individuals and institutions. This is an opportunity not to be missed.

We have developed various levels of sponsorship with various benefits. However if a sponsor wishes to discuss other options we will be happy to do this.

OPTIONS FOR SPONSORS

Platinum (£2500 + VAT)

1. Four full FREE registrations

2. The sponsors name and the logo in the Final Program, Littoral 2010 materials and

in the Web page (including a link to your website) with indication of the level of sponsorship.

3. Material from your organisation/projects can be included in the conference pack

4. FREE Exhibition space

Gold (£1000 + VAT)

1. One full FREE registration

2. The sponsors name and logo in the Final Program, Littoral 2010 materials and

in the Web page (including a link to your website) with indication of the level of sponsorship

3. Material from your organisation/projects can be included in the conference pack

4. Free Exhibition space

Partner/ cooperating organisations (only for coastal and marine networks and project partnerships) (sponsorship fee to be discussed for each offer)

1. The sponsors name and logo in the Final Program, Littoral 2010 materials and

in the Web page (including a link to your website) with indication of the level of sponsorship

2. Material from your network/ project can be included in the conference pack

3. Free Exhibition space

4. Space to allow parallel project meetings/workshops can be arranged.

Eurocoast, EUCC and CoastNet are pleased to invite you to the 10th International Conference "Littoral 2010"

This event will be organised by CoastNet, a not-for-profit network that brings together thousands of coastal and marine professionals, institutions and community members from the UK and worldwide who care about the diverse aspects of coastal living and management.

CoastNet is spearheaded by its independent Board of Directors, comprised of leading professionals in all sectors of coastal management (Research, policy and practice). The CoastNet team brings together the expertise and skills to address our projects in a holistic way, approaching the issues from social, cultural and environmental viewpoints.

CoastNet works in four strategic areas: Policy, Communities, Governance and Knowledge management. Recently CoastNet’s activities have expanded to include policy advice and local community projects.

CoastNet was established in the UK in 1996 as a charity to raise awareness about coastal issues. Its main activities were conferences and publications for coastal practitioners. In 1997 the Eurocoast branch in the UK became part of CoastNet, and that international dimension has continued to this day.

CoastNet now boasts a unique understanding of social issues in coastal areas and is increasingly seen as a focal point for the community voice in the UK. 

POLICY: CoastNet provides innovative policy research and guidance for coastal areas

COMMUNITIES: CoastNet builds the capacity of coastal communities to adapt to change, and to take part in decision-making

GOVERNANCE: CoastNet promotes good governance by bringing together policy makers, practitioners, scientists and stakeholders through networks, events and training

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: CoastNet enhances knowledge management and effective communications for coastal and marine management

You will find Littoral 2010 easy to get to and good value for money. Not only is London one of the best connected cities in the world, it is served by many budget airlines as well as traditional carriers. It is also well connected to Brussels and Paris by rail.

Recommended accommodation will include bed and breakfast at unbelievably good value, just minutes walk from the venue.

The Royal Geographic Society building has a wireless internet network, and computer work stations that will be available to conference users.

A wide selection of restaurants is available nearby and there is something to suit all budgets and tastes.

For further information about Littoral 2010 please contact us by using any of the following options or click here to send us a message through our website form. Thank you.

 You can contact CoastNet by mail:

Network Manager, CoastNet
The Gatehouse
Rowhedge Wharf
High Street
Rowhedge
Colchester
Essex, CO5 7ET
UK

By telephone / fax:

0 44 (0)1206 728644

By email:

admin@coastnet.org.uk