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International Association for Gondwana Research IAGR 2024 convention and 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia, Sarawak Malaysia The 2024 Annual Convention of the International Association for Gondwana Research IAGR and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia will be held in Kuching, Malaysia, during November, 18-22, 2024, organized by the Curtin University Malaysia, jointly with the IAGR. Please visit the Conference website in the following link for all details including online payment of registration fee: https:curtin.edu.myeventinternational-association-for-gondwana-researchiagr- 2024 The conference will commence with an ice breaker on November 18, and oral and poster sessions for 2 days during November 19 and 20, 2024. The conference is followed by a one-day field excursion to the Kuching area on 21st November 2024, and a sight-seeing trip on 22nd November 2024. The IAGR annual conventions and Gondwana to Asia international conference series provide an excellent platform for the dissemination of new research results and exchange of scientific knowledge on Geodynamics and Tectonics, Metallogeny, Life evolution and paleoenvironment, Geo energy and future sustainability, Sustainable resources & geoengineering, Natural Hazards and Geoheritage research. The annual conventions of IAGR have a high reputation as venues for the advancement of science and one of the best platforms for interaction with renowned geoscientists. The focal themes for the 2024 conference are as follows: ? Geodynamics and Tectonics, Plate Tectonics, Plate Boundaries, Global tectonic events, Tectonic and geodynamic processes, Geodynamic modelling, Supercontinents, Geodynamic evolutions and processes of past and present orogens, Fold and thrust belts, Future of geodynamics, Composition of lithosphere and asthenosphere, Mountain building, Subduction zones, Solid Earth geophysics, Seismic tomography, Continental deformation and rheology, Hot spots and mantle plumes. ? Metallogeny Distribution of mineral deposits in space and time, Ore forming process and types, Metallogenetic Epochs and Provinces, Metalliferous and non-metallic mineral deposits, tectonic and geodynamic process of mineralization, Critical natural elements and compounds, Metallogenic classification of mineral deposits, Magmatic, Hydrothermal, Sedimentary and Supergene deposits, Geochemical anomalies, Hydrocarbon and Metal deposits, Spatial architecture of ore deposits, Mineral Prospectivity mapping, Mineral potential evaluation, sustainable extraction, Critical Minerals Mapping, digital maps of Metallogenic maps, Complex Metallogenic models, Marine ore deposits, Minerals on demand and their future. ? Life evolution and paleoenvironment Stratigraphy biostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy; Macro- and micro-paleontology, palynology; Depositional environments, paleobiogeography; Paleoenvironmental analysis and applications; Geological record of faunal, floral, paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic changes; Paleobiodiversity and extinction events; Biogenic and organic sediments, taphonomy ? Geoenergy and Future Sustainability Geologic and tectonic modelling of energy resources, Advanced techniques in energy resources, Oil and gas exploration and development, sustainable solutions in oil and gas exploration, Hydrocarbon resources and sustainability, renewable energy, Energy Pathways, Energy systems modelling, geothermal heat flow, energy system transition scenarios, cleaner future, bioremediation, environmental justice, corporate responsibility, low-carbon economy and governance, low carbon transition pathways, Carbon capture, utilization and storage, green infrastructure and urban energy systems, Sustainable Cities, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, climate-resilient pathways, climate justice ? Sustainable resources & geoengineering Usage and consumption of natural resources, conservation, waste reduction, Renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable resource management, green recovery of novel materials, Recycling of materials, Sustainable resource practices and mining, Balancing governance and politics in natural resource decisions Geotechnical and geological engineering; sustainable building materials and construction, sustainable exploration of resources, earthquake engineering and dynamic behaviour of soils and rocks; Sustainability in geo-engineering; technological applications in geo-engineering including geographical information systems, cutting edge technologies etc. ? Natural Hazards Global warming, Physical Climate Change, Climate change vulnerability on ecosystem, agriculture and indigenous people, Climate change mitigation. Global Seismicity, earthquakes, floods, landslides, prevention and mitigation, monitoring and observation, education and awareness, disaster management. ? Geoheritage Identification, characterization, quantification, management and conservation of geoheritage, creation, and outputs of national Geoparks, geo-tourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies, Geological and cultural heritage and on-site museums, UNESCO’s Global Geoparks. Please submit your registration form and expression of interest for joining the field excursion as soon as possible and latest by March 31, 2024. For participants from countries requiring a visa to enter Sarawak, Malaysia, please contact the conference secretariat along with their credentials and personal details well in advance. Curtin University, Malaysia and IAGR cordially invite you to participate in this important international conference and enjoy Malaysian hospitality.