AZEF 2010: Change and stasis in the Arid Zone

Venue and Date

The conference will be held at the De Stijl Hotel from 4 till 7 October 2010.

Who should attend?

• Scientists, students, engineers, planners, and educators working in arid areas
• Managers, particularly those in conservation, forestry, agriculture, and local government
• Policy makers from government
• NGOs and the private sector
• Landowners
• EIA consultants

Downloadable Information

First Announcement »
Registration Form »

Format of Forum

Monday 4 October

Delegates arrive and register from 16h30 Welcome Cocktail dinner

Tuesday 5 October

Late registration Paper and posters presentations all day AGM Dinner

Wednesday 6 October

Late registration Papers and posters Field trips in the afternoon Dinner

Thursday 7 October

Late registration Papers and posters Prize presentation Dinner

Call for papers and posters

• Contributions in the form of platform papers of 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes discussion) are most welcome.
• Posters will be presented in the form of a 5 minute speed presentation (3 PowerPoint slides) with time for questions at the end of the session.
• Abstracts should be a maximum 300 words.
• Abstracts need to clearly articulate what the paper/poster is about.
• No references, no tables, and no logos should be included in the abstract.
• Specific guidelines for Abstracts will be sent out shortly.
• All abstracts must reach the secretariat via email not later than 13 August 2010

AZEF 2010 Theme: "Change and stasis in the Arid Zone"

This year’s meeting will reflect on past learning over the last 25 years of research within the arid zones. The focus will be on where this research has had an impact, how it has changed the way arid systems are viewed, used and managed, and how arid regions have changed over this time. The meeting will also focus on how interdisciplinary interactions (e.g. social and biological) are shaping arid system management. The next 25 years are likely to be a critical period for reducing the stress on our arid systems whilst simultaneously improving the livelihoods of the people of these regions. Future research needs and directions including those relating to human livelihoods, combating degradation, mitigating climate change and conserving biodiversity will also be addressed.

Provisional Programme

A provisional programme will be sent out early in September 2010.

Fieldtrips

Field trips will be held on Wednesday 6th October 2010. Details of options will be sent out at a later stage. Please remember to wear suitable clothing for field trips.

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration forms and fees should reach the secretariat before 30 August 2010 to avoid paying the Late Registration fee. Thereafter the Late Registration fee will be applicable. The cut-off date for all registrations is before 24th September 2010.

Registration Options	Full Registration	Daily Full Registration	Student Registration
Early Bird (Before 30 August)	R 1,300.00	R 450.00	R830.00
Late Registration (Before 24 Sept)	R 1,500.00	R 500.00	R955.00

• Full registration fees include administrative costs, morning teas, lunches, afternoon teas, and dinners only, for the duration of the Forum.
• Daily rates include administrative costs, morning teas, lunches, afternoon teas and dinner only.
• Registration fees are transferable provided a fresh registration form is completed and reaches the secretariat before 23 September 2010.

Registration Forms

Completed registration forms and payment for Registration should be submitted as soon as possible, and before 30 August 2010 to qualify for Early Bird rates. Completed registration forms and payment for Late Registration should be submitted before 24 September 2010.

Please return to

The Sectretariat AZEF
c/o Wendy Paisley
SANBI
Private Bag X7
Claremont
7735
South Africa
Tel 021-799-8742, Fax: 0865 206943, Email: azef.sa@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations made after 17 September 2010 and before 24 September 2010 will only be refunded 75% of the fee.
• Please note that no refunds will be made if there is cancellation or change of dates after 24 September 2010.
• Refunds will only be made AFTER the conference once banking details have been sent to the secretariat

NB: A person shall only be considered as registered on receipt of both registration form and fee.

Payments

• All Registration payments must be made before 24 September 2009
• Kindly request an invoice for payment from the secretariat.
• Cheques, cash, and electronic payment are accepted.
• Unfortunately, we do not have Credit Card facilities.

Bank Details

Bank Account Holder: “THE ARID ZONE ECOLOGY FORUM”
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: Riverside Mall, Nelspruit
Branch Code: 173952
Type of Account: Current
Account Number: 1739016882

Meals

The full registration fee includes teas, lunches and dinners as from dinner on 4 October 2010 and for the duration of the Forum only. Any other meals are for your own cost.

Accommodation

Please book your own accommodation. Phone the Gariep Dam Tourism Office at 051-754-0071 or look for options online at: http://www.sa-venues.com/accommodation/gariepdam.php

Cut off Dates

Item	Details	Cut-off Dates
Abstracts	Abstracts	13 August 2010
Early Bird Registration	Registration & Payment	30 August 2010
Early Bird Registration	Registration & Payment	24 September 2010
Cancellation	75% reimbursement	Between 17 Sept 2010 and 24 Sept 2010
Cancellation	Nil reimbursement	After 24 September 2010