Year Conference was held: 2019
Years the Conferences has been held: 54
Disciplines: Marine Biology
Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None
Registration Cost (US dollars): $250-$434
Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000
Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 600
Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 150
Associated Scientific Society/Organization: European Marine Biology
Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): Not Applicable
Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 300
Geographic Location(s): Dublin, Ireland
Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Annual
Host, Funders and Sponsors: Environmental Protection Agency, European Marine Biological Resource Centre, LifeWatch ERIC, Marine Institute, OYSTER, UCD Earth Institute, Springer-Verlag, FlowCam Fluid Imaging Technologies, nhbs, wildlife | ecology | conservation
Digital or Virtual Options: None
Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None
Electronic program dissemination:
On-site Maternity Facilities: None
On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None
Caregiver Grant: None
Career Development Events and Workshops: Yes (How could we reduce the environmental footprint of manganese nodule mining through improved equipment design?)
ECR Promotion Events: None
Travel Awards for ECRs: None
Code of Conduct: None
Safety Instructions/Apps: None
Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this conference.
Speaker Gender Balance: 2 Men: 3 Women
Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this conference.
Session Chair Gender Balance: 7 Men: 5 Women
Conference Chair Gender Balance: Conference charis: 1 Man: 1 Woman
Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None
Public Engagement Events Outreach: None
Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: Yes (https://embs54.ucd.ie/front-page/useful-information/an-environmentally-conscious-symposium/): In keeping with our philosophy of conservation and sustainability, we have ensured that EMBS54 benefits from the following: Close proximity to transportation hubs, public transport, hire bikes, Close proximity to accommodation, restaurants, activities, Local catering companies used to reduce transportation miles, Reusable tableware, no plastic bottles, Venue employs natural light, Recycling/composting facilities on campus, Minimal use of plastic – paper name badges, BYO lanyards, Digital alternatives to paper used wherever possible).
Conference URL: https://embs54.ucd.ie/
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