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This is posted on behalf of Anna McCormack. -David Pearson (a list-owner) Anna McCormack Explore 2000 the 24th annual Expedition Planning Seminar at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2000 Chaired by Professor Bob Allison, University of Durham For Full details telephone 020 7591 3030, email [log in to unmask], or go to http://www.rgs.org/EXPLORE2000 for a booking form / working programme BACKGROUND TO THE CONFERENCE EXPLORE 2000 is the 24th annual expedition planning seminar to be hosted by and held at the RGS-IBG. The weekend is organised by the Expedition Advisory Centre, which assists over 500 field research expeditions annually. Nigel Winser, head of the Expeditions and Fieldwork Division of the RGS-IBG, points out that "there are many public events aimed at travellers and trekkers, but this is the only event of the year specifically designed to inspire and inform those undertaking scientific field research overseas". WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This seminar is primarily aimed at university students planning to carry out their first overseas field research. A large proportion of the weekend is spent looking at practicalities like the design of research projects and ethical considerations of relevance to different fields. The conference brings together over 100 leading field scientists and explorers from different disciplines and therefore is as relevant to those planning to undertake marine research as it is to those interested in community education projects or the geo-referencing of ecological data. In addition, the conference is relevant to those working in the field of disabled inclusion with one workshop specifically designed to look inclusion in and support for disabled explorers and researchers. Charity fundraising expedition organisers and adventurous expedition organisers are also likely to benefit from the practical advice available on issues like project management, budgeting and fundraising, risk assessment, environmental impact minimisation, use of photography and film to record research and the establishment of robust remote communication systems. SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES COVERED: On the Saturday specific workshops look at the logistical issues involved with carrying out research in varied ecosystems including; mountain areas, polar regions, tropical forests, deserts and savanna ecosystems, rivers, lakes and oceans and caves. Many of the contributors will be attending as experts in particular regions (West Africa, Eastern Europe etc) and, in addition, workshops will be held that look at the specific logistics of travelling using vehicles and bicycles to travel over different terrain. On the Sunday, expert advice will be available through workshops looking at the following disciplines: botany ecology herpetology ornithology small mammals large mammals entomology forestry non timber forest products underwater and marine research projects geomorphology glaciology hydrology geological mapping engineering geology soils and sediments pollution monitoring remote sensing field surveying, mapping GPS and GIS people oriented research participatory rural appraisal tourism studies anthropological research conservation education community projects ethnobiology medical research projects WHO WILL BE CONTRIBUTING? Contributors will include Nick McWilliam, mapping and geographic information systems specialist (British Antarctic Survey), Bob Allison, lecturer in geography, (University of Durham), Carolyn Jones, Participatory Rural Appraisal specialist, Emma Loveridge, specialist in the Sinai, where she runs schools expeditions and Owen Mountford, research ecologist (Institute of Terrestrial Ecology). Delegate numbers have been limited to 200 to ensure maximum potential for 'one to one' consultations with the speakers and exhibitors throughout the weekend. COST (including lunch) Places £75 for the weekend or £50 for students and the unwaged. *********************************************************************** Anna Mc Cormack Expedition Advisory Centre Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) 1 Kensington Gore London SW7 2AR Tel: +44.(0)20.7591.3032 Fax: +44.(0)20.7591.3031 Website: www.rgs.org/eac EXPLORE 2000: The Expedition Planning Seminar. This annual EAC event is scheduled for Sat. and Sun. 18th & 19th Nov. 2000. Please contact me for further details / download a working programme or a booking form from the website http://www.rgs.org/Explore2000/ Please note: (i) if you wish us to send you publications / course details, you will also need to include your postal address. (ii) publications are only sent out on receipt of payment. *********************************************************************** -- David Pearson, Phone: +44 (0)118 9318741 ESSC, Fax: +44 (0)118 9316413 University of Reading, Email: [log in to unmask] Reading RG6 6AL, UK. www.nerc-essc.ac.uk/~dwcp/Home.html %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%