European Marine Biology Symposium


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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