3rd International Workshop on Geographic Modeling and Simulation: Modeling and Simulation for a Sustainable World
Oct 25 – 28, 2024
Nanjing, China
Introduction
In a sustainable world, it is imperative to meet people’s needs without causing chronic harm to the environment or compromising the ability of future generations. Achieving sustainability requires extensive research encompassing various theories and approaches from diverse domains. This research requires not only real-time observation but also a profound understanding of global evolution, enabling long-term analysis and forecasting. The complexities of understanding and forecasting evolutionary processes necessitate geographic modeling and simulation, which have emerged as potent tools for addressing critical issues such as climate change and sustainable resource use. Research in this field spans disciplines including geomorphology, hydrology, soil science, biology, climate science, and social science, all focused on unraveling the interactive mechanisms of surface processes. Contemporary geographical modeling and simulation encounter significant challenges, including grasping the intricacies of the geographic world, integrating simulations across diverse domains, and fostering participatory modeling with multiple stakeholders. However, existing theories and approaches struggle to adequately address these challenges. In response, a promising solution for tackling complex geographical problems involves engaging dispersed multidisciplinary experts and resources for collaborative problem-solving. This approach facilitates experimentation and the pursuit of optimal solutions through joint research efforts, proving not only feasible but also highly effective in advancing geographic research. To further support this collaborative approach, there is a pressing need for an open geographical modeling and simulation framework. Such a framework would serve as a catalyst, attracting more scholars and encouraging their collective efforts to address geographic challenges.This workshop is meticulously designed to explore pertinent theories, approaches, and potential applications, while fostering communication among experts from diverse domains. Its primary objectives include stimulating extensive discussions regarding the potential directions of the field and promoting further research, thus paving the way for a promising future in collaborative geographic modeling and simulation.
Organizers
School of Geography Science, Nanjing Normal University, China
Key Laboratory of Virtual Geographic Environment (Ministry of Education of PRC), Nanjing Normal University, China
International Geographical Union – Modeling Geographical Systems Commission
Co-organizers
International Environmental Modelling and Software Society
The International Association of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Sciences
Geographic Model and Geographic Information Analysis Commission, The Geographical Society of China
Working Group on Education and Capability Building for Digital Earth, International Society for Digital Earth
Jiangsu Center for Collaborative Innovation in Geographical Information Resource Development and Application, China
National Earth System Science Data Center – Yangtze River Delta Subcenter
School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University
Important Dates
Abstract due: August 20th, 2024
Registration starts on: June 18th, 2024.
Early-bird registration ends on: August 31st, 2024.
