The scientific program of the Forum is based on the interdisciplinary nature of soil science and is devoted to issues of modern and promising applications of fundamental concepts of soil science and related fields. It aims to unite young scientists studying in different programs related to research of soils and adjacent environments, to discuss advanced scientific experience, discuss prospects for development and cooperation.

Working languages: Russian, English.

The forum will be held in the format of lectures by leading scientists, scientific excursions, field master classes, a poster session and discussion tables/debate.

PLANNED WORKING AREAS OF THE DISCUSSION TABLES/ DEBATE

1.    Acquisition of agricultural land, forests, parts of national parks, etc. by megalopolises (developers)

2.    Urban agronomy in new suburban zones: pro and contra

PLANNED AREAS OF REPORT TOPICS OF THE POSTER SESSION

1. Urban Meteorology

2. Hydrothermal regimes of soils

3. Factors, mechanisms and markers of biodiversity and sustainability of ecosystems

4. Health of the urban environment

5 Modern technologies and tools applied to soil sciences

6. Soil health: indicators, descriptors, attributes and the ways to improve

7. Hydropedology in urban context

Address of the organizing committee: Leninskie Gory, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1, building 12, Faculty of soil science

Tel./fax: (495) 9393684

e-mail: youth.soil.forum@yandex.ru

Payment for travel and accommodation at the expense of the participants or the sending party.

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