34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012
34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012
34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012
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Plenary Program<br />
The <strong>34th</strong> <strong>IGC</strong> Scientific Program will feature a daily Plenary Session from 1-2 pm (1300-1400 hours)<br />
in the main auditorium of the Convention Centre in which distinguished speakers will give invited<br />
presentations on major contemporary themes in the geosciences. These plenary themes are closely<br />
aligned with particular Themes and Symposia in the scientific program and are intended to promote<br />
discussion and debate within the symposia.<br />
The Earth and Man: Living with a restless Earth<br />
An increasing proportion of the world’s population, especially in developing countries, are potentially<br />
at risk from natural hazards. This plenary will examine how man’s interaction with the Earth’s natural<br />
processes has shaped human society and how man has adapted to living in close proximity to natural<br />
hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunami and floods. The speakers will also review the impact<br />
of past major geological disasters on human society and progress in assessing and mitigating the risk of<br />
geological hazards, especially in relation to major cities. The plenary will also consider man’s impact on<br />
the geosphere, biosphere and the landscape, and our potential role in increasing society’s vulnerability to<br />
natural hazards.<br />
Iain STEWART (UK)<br />
Professor Iain Stewart is a geologist and broadcaster who holds a chair in<br />
Geoscience Communication at Plymouth University, UK. After presenting several<br />
major BBC television series about the planet (Journeys from the centre of the Earth;<br />
Journeys into the Ring of Fire; Earth: The Power of the Planet; Earth: The Climate<br />
Wars, How Earth Made Us), his most recent programmes explore his own backyard,<br />
with an environmental history of Scotland (Making Scotland’s Landscape) and a<br />
celebration of the Scottish pioneers of geology (Men of Rock). His latest landmark<br />
BBC series examines how plants have helped shape Earth’s history.<br />
Renato SOLIDUM Jr (Philippines)<br />
Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. is a geologist and obtained his Ph.D in Earth Science<br />
from University of California, San Diego. He is currently the Director of the<br />
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the Philippine<br />
government organisation mandated to monitor and warn, assess hazards and risk,<br />
conduct research and development, and formulate awareness and preparedness<br />
plans to events related to volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunami. He leads PHIVOLCS<br />
involvement in inter-organisational activities related to disaster risk reduction<br />
of the Philippines, including multi-hazards and risk assessment and community<br />
preparedness.<br />
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