MEDECOS Conference XV
05-09 SEPTEMBER 2022
MEDECOS2022 – Partnerships for Global Change!
MEDECOS Conference XV
MEDECOS is an international conference organised under the auspices of ISOMED, the International Society of Mediterranean Ecology. ISOMED promotes research and education to advance the understanding and conservation of the world’s five regions with Mediterranean-type climate regimes, all of which are recognized as globally significant hotspots of biodiversity.
The MEDECOS conferences focus on the ecology and evolution of Mediterranean ecosystems and their species. By uniting scientists and students whose research centres on Mediterranean-climate ecosystems, participants gain insights into the similarities and differences in how these ecosystems function, change and evolve. The FYNBOS FORUM is a local affiliation of researchers, planners, managers, landowners and other stakeholders that meets annually to discuss management issues and research results and to formulate priorities for future research and conservation management actions required to ensure the conservation and sustainability of Fynbos ecosystems.
In 2022, the FYNBOS FORUM will combine with MEDECOS to host MEDECOS 2022/ FYNBOS FORUM 2022.
PRE-or POST CONFERENCE FIELD TRIPS
Field trips will be covering a range of features including local fauna and flora, archaeology, geology, nature education, conservation and development issues. Field trips will be led by experts and registered tour guides. Delegates will be able to register for the field trip they want to participate in. Please note that the field trips are subject to change
*Note that there will be a fee involved, depending on the field trip.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Abstract Submission | |
| 30 April 2022 | Deadline for abstract submissions and presenter registrations |
| 01 June 2022 | Final Abstract acceptance notices sent |
| Registration | |
| 15 June 2022 | Early Registration deadline (As Extended) |
| 15 July 2022 | Standard Registration deadline |
| 01 August 2022 | Late Registration and payments Deadline |
*Click the above button to read through the conference code of conduct
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Read more about options for transfers from Cape Town to Mykonos here
Registration rates
| AFRICAN COUNTRY REGISTRATION RATES | EARLY-BIRD
Until 20/6 |
STANDARD
Until 15/7 |
LATE
From 1/8 |
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| FULL 5-DAYS | African Country STANDARD DELEGATE (5-day Programme) | R6 500 | R7 250 | R8 000 |
| African Country STUDENT**/PENSIONER (5-day Programme) | R5 500 | R6 250 | R7 000 | |
| SHORT 3-DAY | African Country STANDARD DELEGATE (3-day Programme (Tuesday – Thursday | 6-8 September 2022) | R5 000 | R5 750 | R6 500 |
| African Country STUDENT**/PENSIONER (3-day Programme) (Tuesday – Thursday | 6-8 September 2022) | R3 750 | R4 500 | R5 250 | |
| ONLINE FULL 5-DAYS | African Country STANDARD DELEGATE (5-day Programme online registration) | R5 500 | R6 250 | R7 000 |
| INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RATES*** | EARLY-BIRD | STANDARD | LATE | |
| FULL 5-day | International Delegates FULL 5-day PROGRAMME | R7 500 | R8 250 | R9 000 |
| International Students** FULL 5-day PROGRAMME | R6 000 | R6 750 | R7 500 | |
| ONLINE FULL 5-DAYS | International Delegates FULL 5-day PROGRAMME (online registration) | R6 500 | R7 250 | R8 000 |
| *Daily attendance registration rates for ALL categories, international and local: R1850 per day (increase after 15 July to R2 000)
Registration includes the scientific programme, abstract booklet, lunch, teas and welcome function as well as TUESDAY EVENING dinner and disco. All other Dinners @ R250 pp and must be pre-booked when registering for the conference Reduced fees are available for AFRICAN COUNTRY delegates **STUDENT’ = currently registered for Hons, Masters or PhD at University/tertiary institution. ALL Financial fees payable by delegate – Medecos should receive the full amount as specified above. Deadline for payments is 1 August |
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In the spirit of global hegemony across the mediterranean ecosystems we bring you a “Greek” venue in South Africa
Club Mykonos Resort
Your Little Piece Of Greece On The West Coast
Located on the serene shores of the scenic Langebaan Lagoon, Club Mykonos is a family-friendly holiday destination that also provides a unique and exciting conference and events destination.
This premium resort offers guests three tasteful accommodation offerings from the three-star Athenian Cascades and Terraces units to the elegant comfort of the four-star preferred units.
Club Mykonos delivers an abundance of entertainment options and will transport you to your very own Greek paradise.
RATES:
| Single Room: R1 400 pp |
| Two Bedroom, 2 Sharing: R960 pp |
| Three Bedrooms, 4 Sharing: R800 pp |
Submit your accommodation request THROUGH THIS LINK to secure your room at the rates below
Fynbos Forum Committee:
Chair: Dr Martina Treurnicht (Stellenbosch University)
Vice-Chair: Dr Adriaan Grobler (African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience)
Scientific Programme Committee:
Co-chairs:
Prof Karen J Esler (SU)
Dr Jasper Slingsby (UCT)
Dr Martina Treurnicht (SU)
Committee members:
Prof Adam West (UCT)
Prof J Stephen Boatwright (UWC)
Prof Tony Verboom (UCT)
Dr Alistair Potts (NMU)
Prof Bruce Anderson (SU)
Prof Sjirk Geerts (CPUT)
Secretariat: Mrs Madaleen Schultheiss
Club Mykonos, Western Cape, South Africa [http://www.clubmykonos.co.za/]
05-09 September 2022
THEME: Partnerships for Global Change
MEDECOS is an international conference organised under the auspices of ISOMED, the International Society of Mediterranean Ecology. ISOMED promotes research and education to advance the understanding and conservation of the world’s five regions with Mediterranean-type climate regimes, all of which are recognized as globally significant hotspots of biodiversity.
The MEDECOS conferences focus on the ecology and evolution of Mediterranean ecosystems and their species. By uniting scientists and students whose research centres on Mediterranean-climate ecosystems, participants gain insights into the similarities and differences in how these ecosystems function, change and evolve. The FYNBOS FORUM is a local affiliation of researchers, planners, managers, landowners and other stakeholders that meets annually to discuss management issues and research results and to formulate priorities for future research and conservation management actions required to ensure the conservation and sustainability of Fynbos ecosystems.
In 2022, the FYNBOS FORUM will combine with MEDECOS to host MEDECOS 2022/ FYNBOS FORUM 2022.
For more information on COVID-19, please make use of the following link: https://sacoronavirus.co.za/
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