15 - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 09:00 - 17:00 | The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG,
15 - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 | 09:00 - 17:00 | The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG,
This hybrid conference will serve as a platform for geoscientists, researchers and industry professionals to come together to discuss the impact climate change is having upon the environment and how society can mitigate the changes.
This conference follows our series of regional events that took place around the UK, starting in Plymouth on 2 October 2024. Regional events were co-hosted by the Society and the various host institutions and features a topical research seminar by a local expert in their field, followed by a panel discussion. Topics of discussion ranged from climate impacts upon the world's oceans, to those on land and in our atmosphere.
Past Regional Presentations
University of Plymouth - Professor Gerd Masselink
Impact of sea-level rise on atoll islands – is drowning the inevitable outcome?
University of Aberystwyth - Professor Sarah Davies
Climate change, sea level and storminess in Wales – a palaeoenvironmental perspective
University of Liverpool - Dr Rob Duller
How do sedimentary layers record information about past climate change?
University of Glasgow - Dr John MacDonald
Anthropogenic Geomaterials: what are they, and how do they impact climate and ecology?
Durham University - Dr Caroline Clason
Exploring the importance of glaciers for water, food, and energy security
University of Birmingham - Dr Shan Huang
Complex climate change impact on biodiversity dynamics in space and time
Programme Overview
The conference will be over 2 days, with talks, keynotes and panel discussions.
We anticipate the event to address the following areas:
Day one: Climate histories
- Core themes: Palaeontology and Stratigraphy
- Lightning talks and poster session
Day two: Climate impacts
- Core themes: Resources; Risk and Security; Impacts on society, Remediation; Practical solutions for present day
- Community session
Abstract submissions
Call for Abstracts to open shortly
Organisers
The Climate & Ecology Science theme is led by Dr Stephen Grimes from the University of Plymouth.
In-Person Fees
Fellow / Fellow Speaker £0
Student Member / Student Member speaker £0
Student Non-Member / Student Non-Member Speaker £45
Non-Fellow £260
Non-Fellow Speaker £195
Corporate Affiliate £190
Retired Fellow £190
Virtual Fees
Fellow / Fellow Speaker £0
Student Member / Student Member speaker £0
Student Non-Member / Student Non-Member Speaker £25
Non-Fellow £115
Non-Fellow Speaker £100
Corporate Affiliate £100
Retired Fellow £100
GROUP DISCOUNTS
5–9 delegates: 10% off
10–14 delegates: 15% off
15 delegates or more: 20% off
Please contact conference@geolsoc.org.uk for any group bookings.