Geographic Conference

National Geographic Conference

The Department of Geography in University of Kelaniya contentedly announced that the 5^th National Geographic Conference will be held 18^th & 19^th May 2012 at University of Kelaniya, under the theme of ‘Globalization, Development and Geography’.

Conference Sub Themes

1. The Role of Geography in Modern World.

2. Globalization and the Developing World.

3. Population & Development.

4. Geo- Political Issues.

5. Changing Rural & Urban Landscape.

6. Environmental Conservation & Management.

7. Agriculture & Industrial Transformation.

8. Tourism & Development

9. GIS, Remote Sensing & Computer Application.

10. Service Sector in Modern Economy

11. Poverty & Human Development

12. Spatial aspects in Rural and Urban Health

13. Gampaha District (Case Study)

Who Should Attend

Academicians and educators in Geography

Government officials involved in Regional Planning and Development

Policy makers of Town and Country Planning

Researchers in Geography

Human Resources Practitioners

Students of Geography

Important dates

1. Submission of abstracts: 28^th February 2012

2. Announcement of abstract acceptance: 20^th March 2012

3. Submission of the full paper: 10^th April 2012