Invitation to Present
NEWS! - Publication in the Journal of Water and Climate
Some of the successful abstracts submitted for the Conference will have the opportunity to be published in the Journal of Water and Climate!
The Journal of Water and Climate publishes refereed research and practitioner papers on all aspects of water science, technology, management and innovation in response to climate change. For more information please visit the website http://www.iwaponline.com/jwc/default.htm
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INFORMATION
The Local Climate Local Change Conference 2010 Organising Committee invites you to submit abstracts for consideration for inclusion in the Conference Program.
Scope of Abstract
Your abstract should target a specific initiative that you/your group/your organisation have implemented or are at least two thirds of the way to implementing that addresses the impacts of Climate Change in local communities. Where your initiative is two thirds implemented it should indicate that a number of key milestones have been reported and what outcomes have been achieved to date
Topics
All abstracts should address one of the core Conference themes (listed below):
THEMES
• Managing Natural Resources
• Managing the Built Environment
• Managing Community Actions
Each abstract should also incorporate one of the following sub-themes:
SUB THEMES
• Adapting for Climate Change
• Mitigating Climate Change
• Communication and Advocacy for Climate Change
• Emergency Management for Climate Change
To assist you with plotting the correct theme and sub theme for your abstract please refer to the table below. For example Managing Natural Resources: Adapting for Climate Change
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THEME |
SUB THEMES | |||
| Adapting for Climate Change | Mitigating for Climate Change | Emergency Management | Communications and Advocacy | |
| Managing the Built Environment | ||||
| Managing Natural Resources | ||||
| Managing Community Action | ||||
Instructions for Authors
Abstracts must be submitted in English with a maximum word count of 300. Scientific symbols, diagrams or tables must not be included. Authors will be notified about the outcome of the review process July 2010.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure consistency in formatting, all abstracts are to be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format using the abstract template which is available for download below. Maximum length for abstracts is 300 words.
Download abstract template
Submission Procedure
You will receive upload instructions at the end of the online abstract submission form. A confirmation email indicating a successful upload will be instantly sent to the Submitting Author's email address. As part of the upload procedure your abstract will be converted to an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. By using your personal Access Key, which will be issued to you during the submission process, you will be able to access the "Speaker Zone" via the link below.
In the Speaker Zone, you will be able to:
• View the PDF version of your abstract to ensure the abstract has been received correctly
• Upload a replacement abstract, if required
• Add additional abstracts, if required
• Upload your final abstract, if required
• Check the status of your abstract
• Check which session your abstract has been allocated to, if available
• Register for the Conference
The deadline for submitting your abstract is 1 June 2010.
Access Speaker Zone
If you are unable to submit your abstract via this website, please contact the Conference Secretariat by email at lclc2010@conexion.com.au or telephone +61 2 9518 7722 to make alternative arrangements.
Please complete your abstract on the form and then upload on the abstract submission page when instructed.
Submit your Abstract
Access to Speaker Zone
Disclosure/ Conflict of Interest
Authors will be required to disclose affiliations with sponsoring companies within the body of their abstract.
Submit Your Abstract
Confirmation of Receipt of Abstracts
You will be sent an acknowledgement via e-mail to confirm that your abstract has been received. If you do not receive the acknowledgement within three days of your submission, please contact the Conference Secretariat on lclc2010@conexion.com.au or telephone +61 2 9518 7722.
Audio Visual
PowerPoint data projection will be available in all session rooms. Further information about audio visual equipment will be provided to speakers at a later date.
