BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EGEA - European Geography Association for students & young geographers - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://egea.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EGEA - European Geography Association for students & young geographers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Prague BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Vilnius BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Warsaw BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240402T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240406T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240326T210450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T210453Z UID:10000575-1712016000-1712447999@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA ZÜRICH WELCOMES EGEA OULU DESCRIPTION: URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/26/egea-zurich-welcomes-egea-oulu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240402T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240406T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240325T142818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T142821Z UID:10000574-1712044800-1712422800@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA Ljubljana welcomes EGEA Tartu DESCRIPTION:First part of the exchange between EGEA Ljubljana and our Estonian friends from EGEA Tartu. URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/25/egea-ljubljana-welcomes-egea-tartu/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ljubljana-architecture-city-guide-23-projects-to-discover-in-the-capital-of-slovenia_23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240405T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240409T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240321T202747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202751Z UID:10000569-1712304000-1712682000@egea.eu SUMMARY:egea warsaw welcomes egea nijmegen DESCRIPTION:EGEA Warsaw welcomes our friends from EGEA Nijmegen on first part of exchange! <3 URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/21/egea-warsaw-welcomes-egea-nijmegen/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vilnius:20240409T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vilnius:20240413T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20231103T190211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T201603Z UID:10000490-1712620800-1713052799@egea.eu SUMMARY:North & Baltic Regional Congress 2024 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic\n\nLocation\n\nProgram\n\nWorkshops\n\nTrainings\n\nOrgateam\n\n\n\ntopic\n\n\n\nNature is boundless and rarely has rigid lines of division. Instead\, it unfolds in a slow gradient\, transitioning from one ecosystem to another\, thus creating nice harmony without hard edges and boundaries. This year’s NBRC topic is Ecotones – the meeting and transition points between ecosystems or cultures. The word itself draws its roots from the ancient Greek words οἶκος for house and τόνος for tension. These ecological crossroads are not only hotspots for biodiversity\, but also epicentres of challenges. From wetlands and estuaries to the dynamic riverbanks and lake shores\, all these ecotones share a common trait – they are both hosts to a multitude of species and show sensitivity to the pressures of climate change\, urbanization\, and expanding agriculture. How can we find ways to preserve and respect these meeting areas? Can we find ways to incorporate this concept not only in ecology\, but also spatial planning\, urban and cultural geography? \n\n\n\nlocation\n\n\n\nThe congress will take place in the so-called “Lithuanian Switzerland”\, Molėtai municipality\, Čiulėnai village\, which is located around an hour’s drive from our capital Vilnius. The area is famous for its abundance of lakes\, dense forests and authentic settlements. Ever dreamed of living next to a lake? Our accommodation is situated right on the Lake Virintai shore! The Labanoras regional park and the Molėtai Astronomical Observatory\, which we hope to visit\, are right around the corner too! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nworkshops\n\n\n\n\nLake Depth Measuring: Introduction to Bathymetry\n\n\nWorkshop leader: dr. Laurynas Jukna \n\n\n\nLake depth measurements are essential for understanding the ecology of lakes: temperature gradients\, light availability and oxygen levels all depend on the lake depth and influence the distribution of various species by creating distinct habitats within lake. This workshop will provide insight about the bathymetry of the Lake Virintai next to our accomodation. We will compare different measuring techniques and already existings dataset\, see how sonar data looks like and learn how to use it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEcotone Effects on Animal Diversity\n\n\nWorkshop leaders: dr. Arūnas Samas & dr. Irena Nedveckytė \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to explore the surrounding nature\, get dirty and see species diversity in micro-ecotones yourself! “Ecotone Effects on Animal Diversity” will be led by one and only Dr. Arūnas Samas and Dr. Irena Nedveckytė. They are ecologists and lecturers who have been leading ecology student field practices for many years! Combining the knowledge of trap building methods and the importance of calculations – you will get to know the peculiarities of animal life in ecotones! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGIS for Cities: Landcover Extraction and Analysis for Functional Zone Identification\n\n\nWorkshop Leader Vaiva Venckauskaitė; Co-Leader Martyna Kazlauskaitė \n\n\n\nThis workshop is based on a real experimental project segment at ID Vilnius (leading GIS and spatial planning company in Vilnius) . City planners did not have any tools to check and monitor the city’s development after planning and construction project execution\, as well as the state of already realised sites. The workshop mainly focuses on showing how easily you can utilise code from GitHub for your own geospatial needs and expand your capabilities when GIS desktop applications are just not enough. But do not threat\, you will have to work with QGIS as well and predict functional zones in city blocks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather Forecast\n\n\nWorkshop leader: Miroslav Hakl (EGEA Praha) \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, led by Miroslav Hakl from EGEA Praha\, you will focus on working with data and learn where to get weather data and how to interpret it correctly. You will also try to collect weather data on the spot and make your own forecast! With focus on your country and the specifics of local weather conditions you can make a forecast for the following days for your hometown and follow up after you return from the congress to see if your forecast was correct. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealing with Nature: The Concept of Therapeutic Forests\n\n\nWorkshop Leader: Lukas Bevanda (EGEA Vienna) \n\n\n\nDelve deeper into the meaning and importance of natural resources and environments for us humans with Lukas from EGEA Vienna\, who will provide us with an insightful workshop about Therapeutic Forests. In the workshop\, you will learn about topics such as stress\, the nervous system\, physical processes\, sensory overload\, and how places such as Heringsdorf or the Shinrin Yoku concept have a healing effect and help us cope with all of this. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ntrainings & skill sessions\n\n\n\n\nFirst Aid Skill Session\n\n\nLeading: Arne and Chiara (EGEA Marburg) \n\n\n\nOutdoorsy EGEA Marburg members Arne and Chiara will provide first-aid skill session\, reminding us how to be safe in our adventures and what to do in the state of emergencies! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Journey to Self Acceptance & Self Care\n\n\nTrainers: Michel and Sina (EGEA Marburg) \n\n\n\nAs passionate advocates for personal development and well-being\, Michel and Sina from EGEA Marburg\, will guide participants through transformative journey\,  covering key aspects of self-acceptance and self-care\, offering participants practical tools and strategies to navigate their personal journeys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultivating Cultural Harmony: Embracing Unity in Diversity\n\n\nTrainer: Dunja Galinec (EGEA Zagreb) \n\n\n\nEGEA is full of different people from diverse cultures\, so in this training\, together with Dunja from EGEA Zagreb\, participants will learn how to practice cultural appreciation\, inclusivity and embrace our differences! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\norgateam URL:https://egea.eu/event/2023/11/03/north-baltic-regional-congress-2024/ CATEGORIES:Official events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nbrc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240411T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240414T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240326T210641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T210644Z UID:10000576-1712793600-1713139199@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA ZÜRICH WELCOMES EGEA BERLIN DESCRIPTION: URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/26/egea-zurich-welcomes-egea-berlin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240422T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240426T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20230915T183052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T111711Z UID:10000474-1713787200-1714125600@egea.eu SUMMARY:EuroMed Regional Congress 2024 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Alps are one of the most important\, but also threatened ecosystems in Europe. Withincreasing pressures in the form of tourism\, traffic\, urban development\, and climatechange\, this fragile region needs green solutions and plans for a more sustainable andenvironment-friendly future. That’s why we invite you to the Julian Alps in NW Slovenia to feel the sunny side of the Alps and explore how people have been living in this unforgiving environment for centuries and how the sustainable development of mountain areas can provide a greener tomorrow for the region. \n\n\n\nTOPIC\n\nLOCATION\n\nHOW TO GET THERE\n\nPROGRAMME\n\nWORKSHOPS\n\nSCIENTIFIC EXCURSIONS\n\nLEISURE EXCURSIONS\n\nORGATEAM\n\nSPONSORS\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOPIC\n\n\n\nOur congress aims to highlight the Slovene part of the Julian Alps\, which we like to regard as the sunny side of the Alps\, showcasing projects\, ideas and traditions which help build a future\, geared towards a peaceful cohabitation between people\, animals\, plants and heritage of this protected mountainous area. We will focus on both human and natural topics and their interactions while tackling the challenges which this regions is facing. To present solutions and a less bleak picture of the Alps\, it is of vital importance to pinpoint and address these threats and problems\, which include among others climate change\, mass tourism\, increased traffic\, pressures on the region’s fragile water sources\, habitat loss and others. Our hope is that participants will leave the congress with ambitions\, ideas and motivation to take action themselves and ensure a resource and climate-friendly future for all European alpine regions. \n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\n\nOur congress will take place in a youth hostel\, a 15 min walk from the alpine town of Kranjska Gora\, famous for its ski resort and an abundance of starting points for mountaineering opportunities in the summertime. It is also one of the destinations awarded theSlovenia Green label. The hostel is located in the heart of the Pišnica valley on the first leg of the Vršič mountain pass\, the highest in Slovenia. Only 500 m from the Jasna lakes and on the doorstep of the Triglav National Park\, it is surrounded by towering mountains exceeding 2000 m such as Špik\, Škrlatica and Prisojnik. It is built in a traditional alpine style with seven shared rooms\, two chilling rooms\, and a large dining hall/party room. The hostel is located right next to the river and includes a bonfire place and a sports playground\, while also being a starting point for many hikes in the surrounding nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHOW TO GET THERE\n\n\n\nLocated deep in the Alps\, Kranjska Gora might not be connected to the rail or highway network\, and travelling to it by public transport might take a bit longer\, but we encourage you to opt for sustainable transport options and enjoy the scenic journey to reach it. After all\, it is impossible to imagine the future of alpine regions without supporting sustainable mobility! For more info and tips on how you can make your journey here as sustainable as possible\, check theSustainable Mobility page of the Slovene Tourism Boardand the Green Slovenia guidelines. \n\n\n\n\nBy bus 🚌 \nSlovenia is well connected to the rest of Europe with long-distance FlixBus lines. The nearest Flixbus station to our accommodation is inBledbut not all Flixbuses stop there\, as it is directly connected to only 16 cities across Europe.Ljubljana Flixbus station\, on the other hand\, is connected to 156 cities\, while just over the border in Austria\,Villach Flixbus stationis connected to 46 cities. Several smaller bus companies also run services especially from the former Yugoslavian countries to Ljubljana\, Kranj\, Bled\, and even Jesenice. You can check all of the international bus connections on theLjubljana bus station International Travel map\, where timetables are also available. \n\n\n\nBuses are probably the most convenient and common mode of transport in the Slovene countryside\, and if you aren’t arriving by car\, bike or on foot\, you will have to take a bus to get to Kranjska Gora after arriving in Slovenia. Beware that paying by card is still usually not possible on buses\, and you might be left to the mercy of the often not very cheerful and English-savvy bus drivers if you try to pay with a 50€ bill. You can check the timetables of regional and local buses and also buy bus tickets on the website of theLjubljana main bus station\, but keep in mind that only direct routes are shown and a ticket bought online must still be printed before the journey to be valid\, a pdf on the phone won’t work (we realise how absurd this is and apologise in the name of our chaotic public transport system). For connections within Gorenjska (such as from Jesenice to Kranjska Gora)\, theArriva websiteoften works best and displays all the available direct buses\, but does not offer online tickets. Here’s how you can reach us after arriving in Slovenia: \n\n\n\n\nvia Ljubljana: there are hourly direct buses to Kranjska Gora from the main bus station in Ljubljana (Ljubljana AP in Slovene\, next to the main railway station) taking around 2 hours. Keep a lookout for buses with “Rateče Planica” displayed on the info board\, since that is the usual final stop for buses heading to Kranjska Gora.\n\n\n\nvia Bled: there are hourly buses between Bled and the Jesenice railway station bus stop (Jesenice ŽP in SLO) on multiple routes. From Jesenice\, you can take a direct bus to Kranjska Gora. Another option is to take the train from Bled Jezero (don’t confuse that with the Lesce-Bled station\, which is located in Lesce 4 km away from Bled) to Jesenice and catch the bus from there (but keep in mind that the Bled railway station is located 2\,3 km away from the Bled bus station\, but the gentle stroll along the lake shore connecting both is very scenic!)\n\n\n\nvia Villach: unfortunately\, you can only catch a bus from Villach to Bled or Ljubljana. The best option would therefore be to take a train to Jesenice and change to a bus there\, or look into ridesharing options.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy train 🚞\nEven though the last train to Kranjska Gora and further towards Planica departed back in 1966\, it is still possible to complete a part of the journey on the same route by taking a train to Jesenice\, which is a 30-minute bus ride away. Most international trains to and from Germany stop in Jesenice\, from where you can catch a direct bus just opposite the train station from the Jesenice ŽP bus station (check the bus section above). \n\n\n\nYou can also reach Jesenice by train from Ljubljana. There are regular departures\, and it is both faster\, cheaper\, and more comfortable than taking the bus. If you want to start your alpine exploration in style\, consider taking theTransalpina trainfrom Sežana on the Karst plateau\, Nova Gorica\, the Soča valley\, or Bohinjska Bistrica to Jesenice. The Transalpina was voted as one of the top 50 most scenic train journeys in the world by Lonely Planet\, with parts of it being placed on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list\, including the world’s longest stone arch railroad bridge! \n\n\n\nIf you feel adventurous (or have money for a taxi ride)\, you could arrive from the west and get off at Tarvisio Boscoverde station in Italy\, which is served by by several long-distance trains with direct connections to places such as Venice\, Rome\, Cinque Terre\, Trieste\, and many cities in Austria and Germany. You then have four options: you can hike 15 km along the Juliana long-distance hiking trail (which follows the cycling path for the most part on this stage\, so keep that in mind and find alternative hikes such as the Alpe Adria Trail if you’re more into single-trail/off-road hiking)\, cycle the same distance along the former disused railway track on the D-2/Jure Robič Cycling Trail\,hitchhikeor call a taxi to Kranjska Gora. Similar but more hilly and longer adventures await if you decide to end your journey by train in Villach. \n\n\n\nTo search for international train connections\, we suggest you use theDeutsche Bahn websiteor theÖBB Trip Planner. For connections within Slovenia\, you can also use the webpage of theSlovene railways(available only in Slovene for some reason…) or the Grem z vlakom/Go by Train mobile app\, where you can also buy tickets. If you are travelling in a group of 6 or more Egeans\, you can buy the discounted group tickets at the station (50% off if you are all under 26\, 30% if older). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy car 🚗\nPick up Egeans along the way and turn your journey to the EMRC into a scenic Alpine road trip! You can reach Kranjska Gora by car from four sides: from the east via the regional road from Jesenice\, from the north over the Korensko sedlo/Wurzenpass mountain pass from Austria\, from the west over the Adriatic – Black Sea drainage divide from Italy\, or from the south over the Vršič mountain pass\, the highest in Slovenia (but the pass might still be closed due to snow in April; in that case\, you can use the just-as-scenic detour over the Predel pass and via Italy). Another unique adventure if arriving or continuing to the Soča valley is to use themotorailservice between Bohinjska Bistrica and Most na Soči/Nova Gorica and “ride” with your car on one of the most scenic alpine train journeys! \n\n\n\nYou can also use the most popular ridesharing service in Slovenia calledPrevoz.org(site again unfortunately only available in Slovene) or the more Europe-wideBlaBlaCar. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for a ridesharing form\, where you can offer a ride to other Egeans! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy plane 🛬\nAfter the demise of our national carrier Adria Airways\, direct flights toLjubljana Jože Pučnik Airportare now relatively scarce and\, apart from a few low-cost options\, quite costly. If other sustainable transport options don’t work for you and you manage to find a good deal for flights to Ljubljana\, getting to Kranjska Gora won’t be that problematic. There are hourly buses leaving the airport bus station (Brnik/airport Ljubljana on the Arriva website) to Kranj (keep in mind there is a more direct 15-minute route and a “scenic” 30-minute route going through all the villages on the way to Kranj). In Kranj\, change buses at Kranj “main station” (Kranj AP in Slovene\, literally just a bunch of very disorganised bus stops spread around a random street corner\, so check carefully the platform of the bus you are transfering to (buses to Kranjska Gora tend to leave from platform 13 closest to the “main building”)). Check the bus schedule on theArriva webpage. \n\n\n\nInstead of flying directly to Ljubljana\, it might be cheaper and faster to fly to one of our neighbouring airports\, such as Trieste\, Venice (Treviso and Marco Polo)\, Zagreb\, or even Vienna. There are some Flixbus connections from these airports\, however\, a more popular option (but often not cheaper\, especially if you are travelling solo) is to book aGoopti transfer(a company Slovenes founded just to take them to neighbouring airports because Ljubljana airport didn’t have any cheap flights😅). If you choose that option\, write to us at emrc2024.participants@egea.eu\, because we can get you a 10% discount for Goopti. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy bike 🚵\nWanna embrace the green spirit of the EMRC and feel like one of theSlovene cycling superstarswhile battling your way over mountain passes with amazing vistas of the Alps? Then this is the section for you! Cycling has become immensely popular in Slovenia in the past decades and has exploded in the past few years with our success on the competitive level. This also means a constant improvement of cycling infrastructure and the freedom to ride safely and comfortably around the country. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to complete at least part of your journey by bike. This can mean taking advantage of one of many bike-sharing systems set up around the country (for instance\, the widely popularBicikeLjin Ljubljana\, which costs only 1€ for a weekly subscription\, or the newly established region-wideGorenjska.bike system\, which allows you to start and end your journey in any of the 50 stations distributed around Gorenjska for just 10€ per month). Those who are looking for a more adventurous arrival to the congress\, though\, are more than welcome to take advantage of the manylong-distance biking trailsand thebikes-on-trains initiativeto arrive at the congress in style! Kranjska Gora itself is located on two famous long-distance bikig trails: theD-2/Jure Robič Cycling trailrunning along the former railway from Jesenice all the way to Tarvisio in Italy or the more avanturisticJuliana mountain bike loopcircling the Julian Alps and crossing the Vršič mountain pass\, which reaches an elevation of 1\,611 metres and has 50 numbered hairpin bends like the famous Tour de France climb to Alpe d’Huez. Another exciting option is to cycle theAlpe Adria Cycle Pathfrom Salzburg to Grado on the Adriatic coast\, with a short detour to Kranjska Gora. There are plenty more amazing journeys to be found\, so choose your own adventure and embody the congress theme! \n\n\n\nIf you still don’t think arriving to the EMRC by bike would be the coolest\, then check out these10 reasons why Slovenia is the perfect place for such an adventure! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn foot 🚶🏻‍♀️\nIs there a better way to savour the Alps and travel sustainably than to walk straight to the EMRC? We don’t think so. With over 10 000 km of marked hiking trails\, your options are practically endless\, especially if you combine hiking with other sustainable modes of transport! Here are some of the most well-knownlong-distance hiking trails in Slovenia\, which you can try to incorporate into your journey to or from the EMRC! Kranjska Gora itself lies on many of these\, including theJuliana Trailaround the Julian Alps\, theAlpe Adria Trailconnecting Austria\, Slovenia\, and Italy\, theWalk of Peaceconnecting WW1 sites along the Soča Valley (currently on the Slovene tentative UNESCO list)\, and the Via Alpina Red Trail connecting Monaco and Trieste\, among others. \n\n\n\nFor more inspiration\, check thisofficial hiking trails mapof Slovenia or use theMapy.cz Outdoor map. For more information\, check out the page of theSlovene Alpine Association\, thepage on hiking by the Slovene Tourism Board\, and don’t forget tohike responsibly! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWORKSHOPS\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply to be a workshop co-leader now! \n\n\n\nScientific-open-callDownload\n\n\n\n\n\nLiving sustainably in the national park: How protected areas influence life and tourism\nWorkshop co-leaders: Majda Odar and Renata Cerkovnik from the Triglav National Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we will discuss how protected areas are managed nowadays\, what their development guidelines are and how all of this affects the locals in the case of Triglav National Park. This vast protected area\, which spans 840 km²\, is home to more than 2300 inhabitants\, while more than 2 million people visit it yearly. This all means that managing different interests is vital to ensuring a well-preserved nature\, landscape\, and cultural heritage. All of these guidelines\, of course\, also present an obstacle for the development of tourism\, which has become the main source of income for the park’s inhabitants\, while also proving to be a huge incentive\, boosting the area’s economy and changing its social composition. \n\n\n\n\nWolves\, bears\, and capercaillies: Cohabiting with protected animals in the Julian Alps\nWorkshop co-leaders: Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation and Dinaricum society \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Julian Alps are home to more than 7000 animal species\, many of them protected. While the locals have more or less successfully lived side by side with other species for decades\, increasing pressures such as the development of winter tourism\, increased traffic\, and the spread of second homes\, among others\, have all led to a rise in conflicts\, making the question of protected species an important political topic in the region as well. We will focus on two specific challenges in the area: firstly\, the conflict between the expansion of the Kranjska Gora ski resort and the habitats of the capercaillie or wood grouse\, and secondly\, the management of large carnivores\, especially wolves and bears\, and their associated conflicts. \n\n\n\n\nThe blue gold and how to protect it: Alpine water sources and their challenges\nWorkshop co-leaders: Renata Škvarč\, Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe area of Triglav National Park\, with up to 3000 mm of annual precipitation and over 250 springs\, presents one of the most water-rich areas of Central Europe and an important reservoir of drinking water for the whole country. While these resources are plentiful\, they aren’t infinite\, as has already been demonstrated in the exceptionally dry year of 2022\, where many springs ran dry and the alpine lakes faced the worst algal blooms to date. That’s why the preservation of these reserves and water-friendly spatial planning are even more important\, while research into the geological\, biological\, and other characteristics of these water sources is a major topic. \n\n\n\n\nMelting glaciers and dying forests: Climate change and its effects in the Julian Alps\nWorkshop co-leaders: Anton Melik Geographical Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate change will be the defining factor responsible for the rapid change of the fragile mountainous landscape in the coming decades. The tiny Triglav glacier\, the last glacier in the Julian Alps\, has already felt the wrath of it\, its size diminishing from 14 hectares in 1946 to less than a hectare nowadays. Climate change drastically affects the water cycle\, producing more and more green winters while also altering the alpine vegetation. While certain species\, including invasives\, are on the rise\, many habitats\, but especially forests\, are less lucky\, being prone to severe natural disasters and a change in species composition. \n\n\n\n\n\nSCIENTIFIC EXCURSIONS\n\n\n\nUpper Soča Valley excursionMojstrana and Vrata valley excursionPlanica and Zelenci excursion\n\nFollowing the path of tradition down the emerald beauty\n\n\n\nOn this excursion led by Triglav National Park\, we will discover the upper course of the beautiful Soča river with its gorges\, traditional villages\, and mountain vistas\, while also crossing one of the famous alpine passes\, Vršič or Predel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMountaneering history\, glacial valleys\, and waterfalls\n\n\n\nWe’ll firstly discover the alpine village of Mojstrana with its innovative Slovene Mountaineering Museum. Afterwards we will tackle the issue of traffic management in alpine valleys while touring the glacial Vrata valley with the Peričnik waterfall and the largest mountain wall in the Eastern Alps. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe valley of nordic sports and springs\n\n\n\nPlanica has always held a special place in the hearts of Slovenians\, symbolising our love for sport\, mountains\, and outstanding achievements. We will explore this fascinating nordic centre by bike and tackle the challenges and solutions the developers faced when building such infrastructure in the heart of the Alps. We will also stop by the emerald Zelenci springs\, where we will touch up on the issues of climate change and alpine water sources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEISURE EXCURSIONS\n\n\n\nEasy hikeHard hike\n\nKrnica glacial valley and the Russian chapel\n\n\n\nThe Krnica valley is a typical example of a scenic glacial valley\, cutting 6 km deep into the mountains of Triglav National Park. We will follow the sparkling waters of the Pišnica stream past active pastures to meadows surrounded by two-thousand metre high peaks\, with the 2600 m high Razor being the tallest. We will also stop by the Russian chapel\, a unique cultural monument built in 1916 by surviving Russian prisoners of war to commemorate those who died during the construction of the road across the Vršič pass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisoki Mavrinc\n\n\n\nIt wouldn’t be an alpine congress without at least one proper alpine hike\, right? Visoki Mavrinc is a 1562 metre high mountain peak with epic views over the Krnica valley and towards the towering mountain peaks all around it\, from Slovenia’s second-highest mountain Škrlatica at 2740 m\, to the Karavanke mountains on the border with Austria and the mystical Prisank with its Heathen Maiden rock formation. The views are well worth the hike\, trust us\, and it’s the perfect location to recreate the Kekec shout since the movies were filmed in the valley below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nORGATEAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORT FUND\n\n\n\nWe encourage you to apply for the Support Fund\, which was set up to help Egeans in need to attend important EGEA events such as congresses and OSMs. \n\n\n\nPlease remember that EGEAns can apply for the Support Fund to help finance attending this event only while registration for this event remains open!!! \n\n\n\nYou can find more info on the Support Fund and how to apply here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n EGEA Augsburg - 6 attendees\n EGEA Bamberg - 2 attendees\n EGEA Banja Luka - 5 attendees\n EGEA Barcelona\n EGEA Bayreuth - 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4 attendees\n \n \n \n Zadar - 5 attendees\n \n \n \n Zagreb - 19 attendees\n \n \n \n Zürich - 2 attendees\n \n \n \n Vila Šumica URL:https://egea.eu/event/2023/09/15/euromed-regional-congress-2024/ LOCATION:Vila Šumica\, Vršiška cesta 73\, Kranjska Gora\, 4280\, Slovenia CATEGORIES:Official events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Logo_kongres-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240422T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240426T070000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240321T100226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T100632Z UID:10000568-1713807000-1714114800@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA LYON WELCOMES EGEA TRONDHEIM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/21/egea-lyon-welcomes-egea-trondheim/ ORGANIZER;CN="EGEA Lyon":MAILTO:lyon@egea.eu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240425T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240428T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240319T140839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T141007Z UID:10000564-1714032000-1714336200@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA Marburg welcomes EGEA Novi Sad DESCRIPTION:EGEA Marburg welcomes EGEA Novi Sad for an amazing Exchange! URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/19/egea-marburg-welcomes-egea-novi-sad/ LOCATION:Marburg\, Deutschhausstraße 10\, Marburg\, 35037\, Germany CATEGORIES:Exchanges ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/closed-marburg-501521_1280.jpg GEO:50.8153192;8.7703018 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marburg Deutschhausstraße 10 Marburg 35037 Germany;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Deutschhausstraße 10:geo:8.7703018,50.8153192 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240427T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240430T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240120T162406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T162409Z UID:10000535-1714176000-1714521599@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA Berlin welcomes EGEA Zurich DESCRIPTION:EGEA Zurich is coming to Berlin with 7 people for an amazing weekend! URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/01/20/egea-berlin-welcomes-egea-zurich/ CATEGORIES:Exchanges END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240429T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240503T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20231010T143657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T184920Z UID:10000482-1714348800-1714780799@egea.eu SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Congress 2024 DESCRIPTION:Within the framework of the Czech EGEA entities\, we decided to organize a congress dedicated to the topic of Mobility shifts. We wish to take you on an adventure to discover how has mobility changed in the past. One of the most recent changes in paradigms of human mobility was caused by the covid-19 pandemic. What other dramatic changes have happened in the last few years? One of the workshop sessions will be dedicated to this topic\, others will dive into the areas of sustainable tourism\, history of internationalism\, remote sensing\, spas and hydrology\, noise pollution and animal habitat displacement. Do not miss the chance to take part in the only urban congress of 2024 and register with your EGEA account. \n\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\nTheme of the congress is Mobility shifts. Our workshops will focus on changes covid-19 pandemic brought to the human society\, but also on local mineral springs and the changes they are encountering. The scientific topic can be broadly understood as focus on breaking points and changes of paradigms. This will connect human- and physical- geography oriented workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbove you can see the venue for scientific and EGEA programme of ERC 2024\, the Frédéric Chopin House in Mariánské Lázně \n\n\n\nSuit up for this special occasion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to engage in the very last ERC. We will start off the congress with a gala opening\, so make sure to bring something sophisticated. The more of a distinguished lady or gentleman you will be\, the more you will fit in the spa environment. After all\, “šaty dělají člověka.” \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nWe are inviting you to Czechia. Our congress will take place in a town environment. Mariánské Lázně (Marienbad) consists of 13\,000 inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors at any point in time. We will be using multiple facilities (buildings) for the duration of the congress. During excursions you will be able to visit pristine natural reserve Kladská\, vibrant Karlovy Vary and hike towards breathtaking views in this hilly part of the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistrations for the Eastern Regional Congress are closed as of December 2023. However\, attendees from our partner’s organizations are still more than welcome to register by sending us email to erc2024@egea.eu. Two-day programme (one overnight stay) is offered at a flat rate of 1700 CZK. This event is organized with close cooperation of the Czech Geographical Society \n\n\n\nMain sponsors of the event are www.mm-servis.cz\, www.ensanahotels.com/cs/destinace/ceska-republika/marianske-lazne a www.muml.cz URL:https://egea.eu/event/2023/10/10/eastern-regional-congress-2024/ LOCATION:Mariánské Lázně\, Nádražní nám. 292\, Mariánské Lázně\, 35301\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:Official events,Scientific events,Training events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/banner_31-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240530T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240603T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240317T164629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T164631Z UID:10000563-1717027200-1717459199@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA Bochum welcomes EGEA Katowice DESCRIPTION:EGEA Bochum is glad to welcome some of EGEA Katowice’s members to our city for the first part of our exchange! URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/17/egea-bochum-welcomes-egea-katowice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240802T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240804T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240327T092130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T113815Z UID:10000577-1722614400-1722780000@egea.eu SUMMARY:Baltic Weekend 2024: latvian edition DESCRIPTION:Baltic Weekend is upon us once more! Come enjoy the mythical country of Latvia with the utmost Latvian experts – Estonians! \n\n\n\nLatvia isn’t completely uncharted territory for EGEA. Once upon a time there used to be EGEA Riga\, but ever since their disintegration\, there hasn’t been any EGEA events in Latvia. We have taken it upon ourselves to solve this obvious mishap and we have made it our goal to bring Latvia closer to Europe. Baltic Weekend will take place in Latvia for the first time since 2013. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect from this event? Local food\, local drinks\, local sauna\, local fauna. We will make sure to introduce you to the local scenery\, the exact destination for the excursion is yet to be specified. All participants will have an exclusive opportunity to take part in the “I must learn the inner workings of a Latvian or I will perish” workshop. Join us in celebrating Livonian evening in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the dissolution of the Governorate of Livonia. \n\n\n\nWhen\, where and how much? \n\n\n\n\n\nOur accommodation will be located in the vicinity of Smiltene\, 127 km from Riga or 131 km from Tartu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe number of participants is limited to 20\, participants will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Registration to the event takes place through the RSVP below. Registration ends on 30th April at 23:59. Further information about the event will be provided directly to participants. For any questions\, feel free to contact us via any of our contacts i.e e-mail (tartu@egea.eu)\, Facebook or Instagram. URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/27/baltic-weekend-2024-latvian-edition/ CATEGORIES:Cultural events,Fun events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BW24banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240808T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240811T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240312T115319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T153546Z UID:10000556-1723118400-1723377600@egea.eu SUMMARY:Lower Saxony Campathon DESCRIPTION:Experience the Lower Saxony Campathon from August 8th to 11th\, 2024\, where adventure awaits amidst the picturesque landscapes of Lower Saxony. With around 35 participants expected to join\, this event  promises an unforgettable outdoor experience. \n\n\n\nGather your camping gear and tents as we prepare to immerse ourselves in nature’s embrace. Conveniently reachable via public transport\, our campsite offers the perfect escape from the hustle and stress of city life. \n\n\n\nJoin us\, exploring the beauty of Lower Saxony\, from tranquil hikes to starlit evenings around the campfire. We will also prepare different excursions to get in touch with regional geographical topics. Whether you’re experienced with EGEA camping events or are new to these kind of outdoor adventures\, there’s something for everyone at the Lower Saxony Campathon.  \n\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with amazing activities\, excursions and great people. \n\n\n\nThe Lower Saxony Campathon awaits! \n\n\n\n\nAccommodation & Surroundings URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/12/lower-saxony-campathon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lower_Saxony_Campethon24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240814T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Prague:20240824T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20240308T103408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T235511Z UID:10000528-1723622400-1724518800@egea.eu SUMMARY:EGEA Train Orient Express Edition DESCRIPTION:*Dates might change slightly \n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nThere have been many events in the last few years since the pandemic came to a halt. The  vast majority of them were centered around traveling to a certain place\, spending a few nights in an accommodation and enjoying a program tailored around the location the event was taking place at.  \n\n\n\nHeavily inspired by Events like the Trans-Siberian Railway or TTT we thought about a new kind of Venture unlike the Weekends and Congresses everybody got used to. The idea  to travel across Europe meeting new people has always been a core value of EGEA and the “Orient Express” will be a new approach to boost it even further.  \n\n\n\nFollowing the steps of Agatha Christies famous novel we plan on taking you on a long journey starting from the splendour of Budapest to the vast city of Bucharest\, the illustrious bulgarian capital and all the way to the burstling city of Istanbul. It will be the first EGEA event to cross over to another continent. \n\n\n\nThe passengers of the EGEA train will have to opportunity to learn about the culture\, history and cuisine of four different countries in one single trip. For every city we created a small program to make the most out of your stay there. But that does not mean that passengers cant bring in their own ideas on what to see and do. \n\n\n\nTo make this event unforgettable\, were in need of unforgettable people. To make sure that you will be one of them\, we created an anonymous application process focused on the qualities our passengers should bring on a trip like this. \n\n\n\nThe participant fee covers all trains taken from Budapest to Istabul\, the accomodations in every city plus program expenses (Museums or Monuments). Everything else needs to be paid by the participants themseves\, so make sure plan in some money for food and souvenirs. \n\n\n\nPossible Route \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPArticipant fee\n\n\n\n299 € \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease fill out the following docs and sign up via the RSVP button for a succesfull registration. Incomplete registrations are invalid! \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/Zbmt7QrjJUKhcKwo9 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n   URL:https://egea.eu/event/2024/03/08/egea-train-orient-express-edition/ CATEGORIES:Cultural events,Exchanges,Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Orienet-Express-Zug.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240914T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T151500 CREATED:20231106T031855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T082703Z UID:10000475-1725876000-1726315200@egea.eu SUMMARY:Annual Congress 2024 │ Change For the Future DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the EGEA Annual Congress 2024 official website! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistrations\n\nProgramme\n\nLocation\n\nTransport\n\nSponsors\n\nOrganizers\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for the Polish experience of a lifetime! We’re expecting 180 excited participants\, all thanks to the 21 super dedicated organizers who are working passionately to make this event unforgettable. We can’t wait to host you at our Congress and work to make it the best for you. \n\n\n\nAN EVENT ORGANIZED BY: EGEA WARSAW\, EGEA KRAKÓW\, EGEA OLSZTYN\, EGEA WROCŁAW\, EGEA TORUŃ \n\n\nEGEA Annual Congress 2024 OrgaTeam First LiveMeeting in Warsaw (04.11.2023)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🫂 Registrations🫂\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Co-LeadersOpen Call available only for logged in users.As a Workshop co-leader\, you’ll oversee a workshop\, supported by another co-leader (to be discussed)\, OrgaTeam members\, and experts providing recommended readings.Your team’s task is to introduce participants to the topic\, help in leading a scientific excursion\, and create the workshop outcome for the presentation session (with participants’ help). to apply log in to the EGEA website\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining LeadersOpen Call available only for logged in users.Trainings are soft skill sessions\, where skills such as: time management\, project management\, public speaking\, leadership management\, team building\, etc. are the focus. You will be responsible for the course of one training. ‼️IMPORTANT‼️Training Sessions will be held during the General Assembly (parts II & III).IF YOU TAKE PART IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY you CANNOT lead a training session. to apply log in to the EGEA website\n\n\n\n\n\nDailyGeographerEntriesOpen Call available only for logged in users. This year we want to enrich the much beloved Daily Geographer with a brand new section. We want to publish abstracts of your papers (be it diploma theses\, scientific articles or conference proceedings) and short information about the author.We will prioritise entries of the AC 2024 participants to emphasise the scientific nature of our congress\, allowing our guests to chat freely about their recent work among each other. to apply log in to the EGEA website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌻EGEA SUPPORT FUND🌻\n\n\n\n\nPlease remember that every EGEAn can apply for the Support Fund to help finance attending this event while registration for this event remains open. You can find more information here. \nMessage from the Board of EGEA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizers\n\n\n\n\n\nEntities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCounting down to AC24!Stay tuned and get ready for the excitement! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌍 Scientific Programme 🌍\n\n\n\nWorkshops may differ in the final programme!The proposed workshops shown below may differ later\, and fewer will be chosen in the end. We will inform about every change!Workshop themes brought to you by our #ScienceTeam \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme of this EGEA year and theme of Change for the Future \n\n\n\nWith Agrifuture being EGEA’s theme for 2024\, we believe there is no better time to look into the future. Agriculture has traditionally been a core element of Podhale’s economy and culture\, yet its practices have continuously raised questions of sustainability. Now it’s time to brace it for the heavily changing environment surrounding it. \n\n\n\nMoreover\, all of us are aware of the dynamically altering conditions resulting from worldwide human impact and climate change. With extreme occurences and catastrophes that have been and are now happening in Europe\, we want to provide insight and give room for diving further into these issues in a place filled with nature\, deeply sensitive to unstable circumstances. \n\n\n\nWe also cannot forget the ever-so-important EGEA Regional Restructuring. In its spirit\, we offer space to talk about the future of our Association. What does it look like with the new division just around the corner? What new challenges will we be faced with? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nProposed workshops \n\n\n\n\n\nWill there be snow this winter? A few words about climate change on a local scale\nHave you ever wondered about the future of Tatra’s winter wonderlands? Join us in the picturesque setting of Podhale as we explore the dynamics of climate change and its effects on our snowy landscapes. Strap on your snow boots and delve into discussions surrounding the changing climate patterns that may influence the future of this region\, and explore the delicate balance between nature\, culture\, and climate. \n\n\n\nIssues: Local climate change impacts on winter conditions in Kościelisko and Zakopane \n\n\n\n\nThe past and future of settlements in the Polish Western Carpathians\nAre you interested in spatial planning? Do you enjoy working with aerial photographs\, archival maps and LiDAR? If so\, fly with us into exploring the changes in the development of the Polish Western Carpathians. You will discover the characteristics of settlements in the Polish mountains (also some of the architecture) and learn about the factors that have influenced and continue to shape this type of development. \n\n\n\nIssue: Changes in the settlement patterns in the Polish Western Carpathians over the years and now \n\n\n\n\nWater management in the Dunajec basin\nAre you passionate about highlands\, water management\, and hydrology? Let’s explore the beauty of the Dunajec Basin together! Workshop participants will learn about the issues and significance of the Dunajec Basin (located in Podhale) and will be able to identify the basic hydrological characteristics of the historically often treacherous region. Pack your enthusiasm and let’s dive into the world of water management! \n\n\n\nIssue: Water management and flood risk assessment in the Dunajec basin \n\n\n\n\nAgrifuture. Keeping the heritage alive\nFor centuries agriculture was considered the primary way of living in the mountainous landscape of southern Poland. With time it has lost its significance to other sectors of the economy but it is once again gaining importance as a way to preserve the culture of Highlanders. Get your gear on and join us on a quest to find out how today’s shepherds work and in what ways we can help them be more sustainable! \n\n\n\nIssues: Mountain grazing and its employment in the tourism of the Podhale region \n\n\n\n\nGlacial relief of the Tatra Mountains\nA long time ago\, during the Last Glaciation\, Tatra Mountains had its own glaciers. Today we can recreate the environment that back then was much like that of the Alps today\, thanks to the observation of the remnants in the landscape of the most popular Polish mountains. Get ready for a journey back in time to the glaciation of the Tatra Mountains. \n\n\n\nIssues: Carving activity of former glaciers in the vicinity of the Morskie Oko lake \n\n\n\n\nThe impact of mass tourism and how Tatra NP can minimise its impact on the environment\nAre you curious about the delicate balance between preserving the natural wonders of the Tatra National Park (TPN) and the influx of mass tourism? Research the concept of honeypots and explore how these attractive destinations within the park draw crowds of visitors. Together we will look into the challenges posed by mass tourism\, examining its effects on the delicate ecosystems of Podhale and its local communities. \n\n\n\nIssues: The impact of mass tourism in the Tatra National Park \n\n\n\n\n‘Til the landslide brought me down\nEvery mountainous region with steep slopes has the same problem — land mass movement. In Podhale\, one of its drivers is the Carpathian flysch. But what exactly is it? What are the main hazards hiding behind the landslides and other types of mass movements? Where are the most endangered sites located? How can we protect ourselves from the possible danger? If any of these questions light a spark within you\, we are looking forward to seeing you join this workshop. \n\n\n\nIssues: Land mass movement in the Podhale region \n\n\n\n\nHow to adapt infrastructure and lifestyle to the harsh environment of the Tatra Mountains\nDo you enjoy exploring challenging environmental conditions? Do the possibilities of arranging the infrastructure by local communities make you fancy? If you answered “YES” to either of the above\, this workshop is for you! We will focus on challenges related to — among others — flash floods and halny wind (local foehn wind)\, which impose special adaptation of the infrastructure and architecture in the Tatra Mountains. The potential outcome of our work will be an outline of the conditions an ideal home or building must meet to withstand the environmental constraints of the region. \n\n\n\nIssues: The adaptation of infrastructure to the environment of the Tatra Mountains \n\n\n\n\nThe usage of geothermal energy for leisure and municipal needs\nAs society develops its settlements\, it seeks for a feasible source of heat. First it was wood\, then fossil fuels but today we look toward more sustainable and eco-friendly options. Come with us to gain some knowledge about geothermal energy in Podhale and its use for local leisure and municipal needs.  \n\n\n\nIssues: The usage of geothermal energy in the Podhale region \n\n\n\n\nThe value of the Polish Highlands folklore for tourism and its possible impact on local culture\nDo you want to live your best Polish Highlander mountain fantasy? Get yourself a wide-brimmed Highlander hat (as featured in the AC 2024 logo) and embark on a captivating journey into the heart of the Polish Highlands folklore. Discover the treasures embedded in the mountain culture and understand how our vibrant traditions contribute to the allure of tourist destinations. Examine the dual impact of tourism on local culture — how it can both enrich and challenge the preservation of traditions. \n\n\n\nIssues: Highlander folklore’s impact on local tourism and culture \n\n\n\n\nIt’s all downhill from here: skiing and sustainability in the Tatra Mountains\nHop on your skis and get ready to carve through the slopes as we delve into the environmental considerations of winter sports in the Tatra mountain range. From understanding the ecological impact of skiing activities to exploring sustainable practices\, discover how responsible tourism and eco-friendly practices can coexist with the adrenaline rush of skiing. Join us in discovering the delicate balance between recreation and conservation in the Tatra Mountains! \n\n\n\nIssues: Environmental and social impacts of (un)sustainable skiing practices \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExcursions\n\n\n\nto be announced… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay schedule\n\n\n\nto be announced… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📌 Location 📌\n\n\n\nRegion of Podhale\n\n\n\nPodhale is a picturesque and culturally rich region in southern Poland\, at the very base of the Tatra Mountains. Known for its natural beauty\, Podhale offers a blend of lush valleys\, towering peaks and crystal-clear alpine lakes. Its cultural identity is shaped by the unique Highlander people (pol. Górale)\, who have preserved their traditional lifestyle\, music and food. \n\n\n\nPodhale in Poland offers an exceptional setting for hosting the EGEA Annual Congress 2024 due to its unique combination of geographical features\, cultural richness and convenient infrastructure. The region’s stunning landscapes\, encompassing the Tatra Mountains and picturesque valleys\, provide an inspiring backdrop for diverse and absorbing workshops. Additionally\, Podhale’s strong cultural heritage offers a distinctive experience that can enhance the congress’ atmosphere and provide participants with a deep sense of the place. \n\n\n\nPodhale\, Town of Zakopane; Source: https://visitmalopolska.pl/ \n\n\n\nTown of Kościelisko\n\n\n\nThe beautifully located Harnaś II complex\, with plenty of attractions at our disposal\, proximity of hiking/biking trails and location in the center of Kościelisko is a guarantee of fantastic stay! \n\n\n\nAccommodation of Dom Wczasowy Harnaś II\n\n\n\nNice atmosphere\, highland hospitality\, tasty food and traditional interior design will make everyone feel at ease here\, which will encourage you to return to this beautiful nook below the Giewont Mountain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nover 200 places\n\n\n\ndouble\, triple or quadruple rooms\n\n\n\nrestaurant and Big Hall for General Assembly and Night Programmes\n\n\n\nsmaller rooms for workshops and trainings\n\n\n\npool table\, soccer and volleyball fields\n\n\n\n\n& much more this place has to offer… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKompleks Wypoczynkowy Harnaś II\, Kościelisko; Source: https://www.noclegi-harnas.pl/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🚝 Transport suggestions 🚀\n\n\n\nto be announced… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n💛 Sponsors\, Patronages and Partners💛\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n OnGeo.pl\n\n\n\n\n\nFor years we have been working in the GIS industry. We create spatial data based\, clear and intuitive maps and tools for everyone. Moreover\, we are the creator and owner of the OnGeo.pl portal and the Mapped Geoportal\, which together are the basis of knowledge about every parcel in Poland. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Terrain Report available at OnGeo.pl finds use in any situation when one wants to find the characteristics of a chosen parcel. Whether it be the buying or selling of an estate or establishing the investment potential of a location\, the Terrain Report is your tool to use. Here\, apart from precise measurements of the parcel\, calculating its physical properties and describing its surroundings\, you will also acquire important information about the changes in the parcel’s neighbourhood that are already underway\, be it due to the Local Development Plan (MPZP)\, planned routes\, issued building permits or planned investments in land development\, which have already been agreed upon by local governments. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe main asset of the Terrain Report is the speed with which the information is at your hand. Hundreds of discrete characteristics of the parcel are presented in the form of a clear and succinct document\, all generated under 5 minutes. Currently the Report has up to 100 pages of figures and descriptions revolving around the estate of your choosing. Generating such a report by hand would require from one to a few days of hard and tedious work. The information displayed in the report are highly specialised spatial analyses and data recombined from multiple sources\, with the premise of acquiring information that is the most useful investment-wise. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mapped Geoportal on the other hand is a portal providing you with all the needed information about the space around us\, presented on customised maps. Thanks to the site you can generate the Satellite Image Report and the Archive Aerial Photos Report\, which both can be used to analyse land use change\, pinpoint the time of the occurrence of phenomena such as catastrophes (be it man-made or natural)\, monitor the changes in the landscape and plan agricultural activities or find law breaches in building activities. They can furthermore be used as an attachment to the report in building development or as a source of archival information about real estate. The Mapped Geoportal offers for instance an interesting report on the history of forestry in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship\, thanks to the use of aerial photos dating back to 1944. \n\n\n\n\n\nSource: https://ongeo.pl/o-nas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJagiellonian University in Kraków\n\n\n\nThe Jagiellonian University is the oldest higher education institution in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. It was founded on 12 May 1364 by the Polish king Casimir the Great. The Jubilee year 2014 marked the 650th anniversary of this remarkable event. Today\, the Jagiellonian University comprises 16 Faculties\, where nearly 4 thousand academic staff conduct research and provide education to almost 40 thousand students\, within the framework of more than 150 different fields of study. The most unique large-scale projects run by the Jagiellonian University include the Jagiellonian Centre for Experimental Therapeutics\, Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology\, OMICRON\, and National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS. Yet another advantage of the Jagiellonian University is its location in the historic city of Kraków\, the former capital of Poland and a great cultural centre\, visited by millions of tourists. Some of the University buildings are major historical sites themselves. \n\n\n\nSource: https://en.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolish Geographical Society\n\n\n\nThe main goal of the Polish Geographical Society is comprehensive development of geographical sciences and the education and application of geographic knowledge in development of the society and economy. Polish Geographical Society initiates and conducts scientific research\, promotes geography\, and support geographic education. Main activities of Polish Geographical Society are publishing (including publishing “Journal of Geography”)\, organizing of scientific and educational conferences and seminars\, and others\, including promoting geography through organizing study tours. \n\n\n\nSource: https://ptgeo.org.pl/en/ \n\n\n\n\n\nmore coming soon… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n👷Meet Our Orgateam👩‍💻\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Nejman \n\n\n\nMain Organizer │ Finance Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Finance #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHi! I’m Julia from EGEA Warsaw. My #EGEAAdventure started in 2019 and since then it has given me the most amazing memories and let me know incredible people. I love travelling\, reading books\, and going to concerts. Organizing this congress may be the biggest challenge in my life. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMICHAŁ PURTA \n\n\n\nMain Organizer │ Participants Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Participants #Promotion #NightProgramme #Finance #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHello there! I’m Michał from EGEA Warsaw. I come from a small town in the northeastern part of Poland – the region of Masuria\, which is known for its thousands of lakes. Every now and then I come back to my hometown to calm down but honestly\, my heart belongs to big cities. I love talking with people and discussing new ideas on topics of technology. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nSpotify\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJENNIFER SADOWSKA \n\n\n\nPromotion & Media Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Promotion #Participants #NightProgramme #Science #EGEAKraków \n\n\n\nHey! I’m Jenny from EGEA Kraków\, and what I love most are travelling\, dogs and the beach. What got me into geography was probably my love for water and the environment. I crave new experiences and people\, and if you ask me “do you want to go…” – the answer is yes! \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nSpotify\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANIA NOZDERKA \n\n\n\nNight Programme Coordinator \n\n\n\n#NightProgramme #Environment #Participants #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHello\, I’m Ania from EGEA Warsaw! My biggest dream is to visit every country in the world\, but for now\, I started in Europe\, so EGEA helps me make my dreams come true. During the Congress\, the easiest way to find me is on the dance floor\, especially when ABBA is playing. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKAROLINA SENTYRZ-Kołodziej \n\n\n\nEnvironmental Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Environment #Finance #DayProgramme #Promotion #EGEAKraków \n\n\n\nHi! I’m Karolina from EGEA Kraków\, and I’m an enthusiastic\, optimistic person who isn’t afraid of challenges. Great people\, friendly atmosphere\, and many opportunities to get involved motivate me to be active in EGEA and live my life to the fullest. Besides EGEA\, I love dogs\, mountains\, pizza\, travelling\, and discovering the world. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKAROL ZALEŚNY \n\n\n\nHotel Relations Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Hotel #NightProgramme #EGEAWrocław \n\n\n\nCiao! I’m Karol from EGEA Wrocław. I love travelling\, as befits a geographer. I satisfy my passion and fascination with airplanes by working at the airport. I love challenges\, which is one of the reasons why I’m a member of AC24 OrgaTeam. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKUBA SŁOTWIŃSKI \n\n\n\nScientific Programme Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Science #Finance #EGEAKraków \n\n\n\nHey\, I’m Kuba from EGEA Kraków! I am an open and ambitious person who always tries to better themselves. Catch me in the kitchen or in the water. If not there\, I’m probably trying to learn a new language. EGEA to me is the sum of its members\, i. e. the best people in the world. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUSTYNA ZYGADŁO \n\n\n\nDay Programme Coordinator \n\n\n\n#DayProgramme #Promotion #Hotel #EGEAOlsztyn \n\n\n\nHello there! I’m Justyna from EGEA Olsztyn\, and I’m thrilled to be able to share this amazing experience of the Annual Congress with you! In my free time\, meaning when I’m not doing EGEA or GIS stuff\, I love horse riding and cooking. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMATEUSZ WÓJCIK \n\n\n\nScientific Programme Coordinator \n\n\n\n#Science #MateuszTeam #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nYo! I’m Mat from EGEA Warsaw\, this is my second event in EGEA\, which I’m proud to organise & my third time in the Tatra Mountains :). Three things that I’m constantly into (at least I’m trying to): hiking\, cycling & doing GIS stuff. Can’t wait to see you in September! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOMEK CUDAKIEWICZ \n\n\n\n#Hotel #Finance #DayProgramme #EGEAOlsztyn \n\n\n\nHi! I’m Tomek from EGEA Olsztyn\, usually ppl consider me an easy-going person. I love swimming\, dancing\, eating crisps and anything with garlic. EGEA gave me so many new adventures and it’s time to give something back. I enjoy learning about cultural heritage and urban planning. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKLAUDIA KURPIOS \n\n\n\n#Environment #NightProgramme #Participants #Promotion #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHii! I’m Klaudia from EGEA Warsaw. I’m very excited to take part in organising this amazing event. Apart from geography\, I love psychology and marine biology\, but there’s nothing in this world that makes me happier than my friends\, travelling\, and going to concerts. Can’t wait to meet you all! \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nSpotify\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANASTAZJA RYBA \n\n\n\n#Promotion #Participants #EGEAKraków \n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Anastazja from EGEA Kraków! Apart from geography\, I love cooking and hiking\, especially in the Tatra Mountains. I like organizing events\, so I am very excited about AC24! I’m also a big cat lover! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKINGA MATEJA \n\n\n\n#NightProgramme #Promotion #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHello there! I’m Kinga from EGEA Warsaw. That girl with curly hair and a headscarf is me! I love music\, flowers\, Polish folklore\, Vans\, and everything about DIY. See you at the AC (but especially at our Big Fat Polish Wedding). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMATEUSZ GAJDA \n\n\n\n#Science #MateuszTeam #EGEAKraków \n\n\n\nHello there! I’m Mateusz from EGEA Kraków. I come from the Holy Cross Mountains which are kinda in the middle of Poland. Above all\, I enjoy hiking off the trail in the mountains and wading through the swamps whenever I get a chance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWIKTORIA RYCZKO \n\n\n\n#Finance #EGEAOlsztyn \n\n\n\nHi! I’m Wiktoria from EGEA Olsztyn. I love adrenaline and flying\, e.g. skydiving helps me to break away from reality\, just like adventures in EGEA. I enjoy travelling and meeting new people – it’s a different\, beautiful world. Now\, I can’t imagine life without EGEA! \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMATEUSZ SZKOPIAREK \n\n\n\n#NightProgramme #MateuszTeam #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHeeHey\, I’m Mateusz from EGEA Warsaw – a cheerful\, modest man who always smiles! I love travelling\, football (especially when I’m the one sitting on a comfortable couch)\, and Polish weddings. A Polish classic says: “Sit deeply in an armchair\, tighten your belts\, and start with a massive hit”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOMINIKA DOROCIAK \n\n\n\n#Finance #Science #Environment #Promotion #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHi! I’m Dominika from EGEA Warsaw\, and my two favourite things are travelling and concerts. I say I’m broke\, and then you see me catching a flight. What attracted me to EGEA was the opportunity to meet new\, inspiring people. During CF\, I will probably stand near every single cheese plate in sight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOLIWIA BUŁCZYŃSKA \n\n\n\n#Science #Trainings #DayProgramme #Participants #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Oliwia from EGEA Warsaw! It’s the first EGEA event I’ll be organizing\, and I want to make it as wonderful as possible. I’m fascinated by the geography of development and regions. In my free time\, I love to do art\, especially with wood. See you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMATEUSZ ROSIAK \n\n\n\n#NightProgramme #DayProgramme #Participants #MateuszTeam #EGEAWarszawa \n\n\n\nHI! I’m Mateusz from EGEA Warsaw. I am an open person and always willing to discover new things. I love sports\, especially tennis. For me\, being in EGEA is an opportunity to meet wonderful people and make dreams come true. Travelling is my passion\, and dumplings are my love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMATEUSZ Suwiński \n\n\n\n#Science #MateuszTeam #EGEAToruń \n\n\n\nHi! It’s Mateusz from EGEA Toruń. My main interest is everything connected to glacial geomorphology. I enjoy going on trips in general\, especially to the mountains. I’d love to discover something new about the quaternary past of Tatra Mountains at AC2024! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatryk Grzywaczewski \n\n\n\n#Science #EGEAToruń \n\n\n\nHello! I’m Patryk from EGEA Toruń. I love travelling\, learning about other cultures\, meeting people and discovering the world around me. Fun fact – I love fun facts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t forget to follow us on our social media! \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nTikTok URL:https://egea.eu/event/2023/11/06/annual-congress-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://egea.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EGEA-Annual-Congress-2024-Change-For-the-Future.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR