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8th February 2010

The Ocean in a High-CO2 World - Third Symposium in 2012

The Ocean in a High-CO2 World - Third Symposium in 2012 The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research, IntergovernmentalOceanographic Commission of UNESCO, and International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme are planning a third symposium on The Ocean in a High-CO2 World,to take place in 2012. The three-day symposium will focus on ocean acidification and its impacts on marine organisms, ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles. It will also cover socio-economic consequences ofocean acidification, including policy and management implications. The co-sponsors have appointed Prof. Dr. Ulf Riebesell (Germany) to serve asthe chair of the planning committee and are in the process of developing themembership of the committee. Since the first two symposia were held in France and Monaco, the thirdsymposium will likely be held outside Europe. The co-sponsors are seekingbids to host the symposium. Bids should be submitted by 30 April 2010 andshould include the following information: Scientists and organizations who will serve as localhosts, including the expertise of local planning committee members Suitability of the location to attract the world'sleading scientists, provide outreach opportunities, and link withpolicymakers Description of meeting venue and capacity of meetingspace for a 3-day meeting, including one plenary room and 3-5 breakoutrooms. Expected participation is between 250 and 500 people. Availability of accommodations at a range of costs,including the number of rooms, distance from the meeting location, and costsof sleeping rooms for high and low season Distance of meeting and lodging facilities from majorairport(s) and cost of transportation between airport and meeting andlodging facilities Expected cost of meals per day Expected level of local support and associated fundingincluding ability to provide meeting space, audiovisual support, and staffsupport at no cost to the international organisers Potential to raise other complementary support Dates when the facility is available in 2012 Plans to minimize environmental effects of thesymposium Enquiries and bids should be emailed to Ed Urban (Ed.Urban@scor-int.org). Bids should be limited to about 10 pages. See http://www.ocean-acidification.net/ for information about previous symposia. Best regards, Ed Urban On behalf of Ulf Riebesell, Chair, Planning Committee for Symposium Kathy Tedesco, IOC Wendy Broadgate, IGBP