Aug
2025
Aug
2025
The Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED) | 2nd Edition conference explores the unique connection between Mediterranean landscapes, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. It aims to bring together academics, professionals, policymakers, and innovators to discuss solutions for climate resilience, heritage preservation, urban design, and environmental management in the region.
Organized in cooperation with the University of Granada, the conference provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue through presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. It covers a wide range of themes, including:
– Landscape Architecture and Urban Design – sustainable materials, climate-responsive design, and integration of renewable energy;
– Coastal and Cultural Landscapes – conservation, tourism, and adaptive reuse of heritage sites;
– Ecological Resilience and Land Use – biodiversity conservation, adaptive management, and restoration strategies;
– Renewable Energy and Smart Technologies – AI-powered sustainability applications, green infrastructure, and energy-efficient solutions;
– Economic and Social Development – addressing inequalities, migration, tourism, and regional cooperation.
By fostering collaboration among experts from diverse disciplines, CrossMED seeks to generate innovative ideas and practical strategies to protect, manage, and enhance Mediterranean landscapes for future generations. It serves as a hub for exchanging knowledge and shaping sustainable solutions that integrate culture, environment, and technology.
Topics
– Architecture Landscape in Mediterranean Regions
– Coastal Landscapes and Sustainable Development
– Cultural Landscapes and Societal Well-Being
– Ecological Resilience and Adaptive Management
– Economic Challenges and Opportunities in the Mediterranean Region
– Historical Landscapes and Urban Heritage
– International Economy and Cross-Border Collaboration
– Landscape Conservation and Restoration
– Planning and Designing Urban Open Spaces in Mediterranean Cities
– Renewable Energy and Landscape Integration
– Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Services
– Territorial Policies
– Tourism and Heritage Sustainable Management
– Water Resource Management and Sustainability
– Special Session 1: Sustainable Economy and Eco-Technology: Exploring Eco-Economics Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Environmental Health
– Special Session 2: Sustainable AI-Powered Applications: Integrating AI and Sustainability: Pioneering Innovations for a Greener Future.
LANDSCAPES ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN (CrossMED) | 2nd Edition
The Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED) | 2nd Edition conference explores the unique connection between Mediterranean landscapes, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. It aims to bring together academics, professionals, policymakers, and innovators to discuss solutions for climate resilience, heritage preservation, urban design, and environmental management in the region.
Organized in cooperation with the University of Granada, the conference provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue through presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. It covers a wide range of themes, including:
– Landscape Architecture and Urban Design – sustainable materials, climate-responsive design, and integration of renewable energy;
– Coastal and Cultural Landscapes – conservation, tourism, and adaptive reuse of heritage sites;
– Ecological Resilience and Land Use – biodiversity conservation, adaptive management, and restoration strategies;
– Renewable Energy and Smart Technologies – AI-powered sustainability applications, green infrastructure, and energy-efficient solutions;
– Economic and Social Development – addressing inequalities, migration, tourism, and regional cooperation.
By fostering collaboration among experts from diverse disciplines, CrossMED seeks to generate innovative ideas and practical strategies to protect, manage, and enhance Mediterranean landscapes for future generations. It serves as a hub for exchanging knowledge and shaping sustainable solutions that integrate culture, environment, and technology.
Topics
– Architecture Landscape in Mediterranean Regions
– Coastal Landscapes and Sustainable Development
– Cultural Landscapes and Societal Well-Being
– Ecological Resilience and Adaptive Management
– Economic Challenges and Opportunities in the Mediterranean Region
– Historical Landscapes and Urban Heritage
– International Economy and Cross-Border Collaboration
– Landscape Conservation and Restoration
– Planning and Designing Urban Open Spaces in Mediterranean Cities
– Renewable Energy and Landscape Integration
– Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Services
– Territorial Policies
– Tourism and Heritage Sustainable Management
– Water Resource Management and Sustainability
– Special Session 1: Sustainable Economy and Eco-Technology: Exploring Eco-Economics Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Environmental Health
– Special Session 2: Sustainable AI-Powered Applications: Integrating AI and Sustainability: Pioneering Innovations for a Greener Future.
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All accepted and peer-reviewed papers from the conference will be published in high-impact outlets by Springer Nature or IEREK Press. Publication opportunities include:
– Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) – a Scopus-indexed Springer book series focusing on sustainable development and innovation;
– Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management (SLNR) – Springer book series on sustainable landscapes and resource management;
– Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (SUCI) – a Scopus- and EI Compendex-indexed Springer series on sustainable infrastructure and engineering.
Additionally, selected high-quality papers may be considered for special issues in renowned journals, such as:
– Social Indicators Research (Q1 Scopus/ISI – Springer Nature)
– International Journal of Environmental Studies (Q2 Scopus – Taylor & Francis).
Papers may also be published in IEREK Press Journals, including Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD), ARChive, and Resourceedings. These opportunities provide authors with global visibility and indexing in Scopus and Web of Science.
Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.Invitation Letter Issuance Process
1- In case the participant is an author who has submitted a research paper to the conference, it must get accepted by the Scientific Committee.
2- Required participation fees must be paid.
3- The participant should send the following information to the conference’s official email:
– A clear copy of the passport;
– Passport number;
– Full name as written in your passport;
– Date of Issuing and Expiration;
– Date of Birth;
– Email address of the nearest Embassy/Consulate to you;
– Mobile Number including country code.
4- The conference coordinator will issue the needful invitation letter and send a copy to the participant’s email, in addition to another one to the corresponding email address of the embassy/consulate.
5- The participant should print out the invitation letter along with all other required documents by the embassy/consulate and apply for VISA