Conferences

15-19 September 2025, Hamburg, Germany

In 1991, the European Initiative on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes was launched for increased cooperation and standardisation of atmospheric dispersion models for regulatory purposes. A "new generation" of models was emerging and the parametrisations of dispersion processes are even now continuously improving. A need was felt for models to be developed in a well-organized manner and turned into practical, generally accepted tools fit for the various needs of decision-makers. On this background it was decided to organize a series of workshops to promote the use of new-generation models within atmospheric dispersion modelling, and in in general to improve the "modelling culture". The subsequent activities have now been going on for more than 30 years, and have developed to a series of successful international conferences.

ISAC has been contributing to the Harmo Initiative since the very beginning, is hosting and managing the official website https://www.harmo.org/, and is chairing and supporting the organisation of the Conference editions.

The 23rd Edition of Harmo Conference will be held at the University of Hamburg, Lecture Hall H2, Bundesstrasse 55, 20146 Hamburg

For information see https://www.conferences.uni-hamburg.de/event/602/

Contact: Silvia Trini Castelli, Chairperson of the Harmo Initiative

The 2025 European Aerosol Conference (EAC 2025) will be held in the city of Lecce (Italy), during the period of 31 August – 5 September 2025.

The conference welcomes participants from all over the world to share their research and experience on aerosols sciences with the goal to bring together scientists, engineers, researchers, companies, institutions and users involved in studies focused on science, technology, impact, measurements, and characterization of aerosols.

EAC 2025 is organised under the auspices of the European Aerosol Assembly (EAA) and hosted by the Italian Aerosol Society (IAS), Università del Salento and CNR-ISAC.

Abstact submission deadline: 15th February 2025

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Nasce ufficialmente AIRES, il nuovo Centro Internazionale di esperienze su atmosfera, cambiamenti climatici e ambiente, sabato 28 giugno, alla Rocca di Sestola (Modena), con una mattinata di interventi istituzionali e presentazioni tecniche (programma in allegato), e un pomeriggio dedicato alla cittadinanza, con esperienze pratiche e attività aperte a tutti.

AIRES nasce grazie alla collaborazione tra CNR-ISAC (promotore principale),  Aeronautica Militare, ART-ER, Ente Parchi Emilia Centrale, PROAMBIENTE, Comune di Sestola e Comune di Modena.

Dalle 16:00 alle 17:30, presso il nuovo Centro AIRES, si svolgeranno laboratori gratuiti per capire meglio come si osservano i fenomeni ambientali, i cambiamenti climatici, quali strumenti vengono utilizzati, e come i dati raccolti aiutano a  proteggere l’ambiente.

Passeggiata alla Rocca tra scienza e storia
Alle 17:30 partirà una visita guidata alla Rocca di Sestola, condotta dalla guida turistica Anna Brini in collaborazione con l’associazione culturale È Scamàdul. 

Per essere informati sulle prossime iniziative AIRES info [at] airescimone.it">info [at] airescimone.it

Se un ricercatore prende così seriamente le conoscenze scientifiche e sociali sulla crisi climatica da farsi licenziare per il rifiuto di utilizzare l’aereo nei propri spostamenti, e sceglie la forma della disobbedienza per affermare i propri valori…è meno o più credibile come ricercatore, oppure è diventato altro, un attivista? Lui è Gianluca Grimalda, ricercatore in scienze sociali che studia il rapporto tra coesione sociale, globalizzazione e cambiamenti climatici.
Ha scritto un libro, A fuoco, che al tempo stesso descrive la fragilità e le ingiustizie connesse alla crisi climatica, e la possibilità di cambiamento sociale offerta dalla disobbedienza civile; ci costringe a guardare in faccia la dissonanza che attraversa le nostre vite: sapere ciò che andrebbe fatto, ma non farlo. Ci interroga su responsabilità individuale e collettiva, e propone di cambiare direzione e superare la nostra dipendenza tossica dai combustibili fossili.

Il 24 giugno 2025 (ore 19:00) Grimalda incontrerà pubblico, attivisti, ambientalisti, e colleghi del mondo della ricerca a Reggio Emilia, presso il circolo ARCI Stranieri, dialogando con Marco Cervino, ricercatore al CNR-ISAC.
Marco, assieme alla collega Cristina Mangia, ha pubblicato sul numero 3/2025 di “Sapere” un intervento dal titolo “scienziattivista”, che esplora in breve proprio il dilemma: restare nei laboratori a produrre evidenze scientifiche delegando alla società gli interventi ritenuti necessari, oppure uscire dai laboratori, usare le proprie competenze per contribuire al cambiamento, anche a rischio di essere etichettati come “di parte”.

Reggio Emilia è una buona sede di confronto: I promotori dell’incontro sono i protagonisti di un conflitto ambientale e sociale che attraversa i temi della crisi climatica, della perdita di biodiversità, dei modi di produzione e consumo, della salute. Il comportamento dei ricercatori in questi conflitti è una delle piste lungo le quali si svolgerà l’incontro.

Evento promosso da CNR-ISAC, Legambiente Reggio Emilia, Extinction Rebellion Reggio Emilia, WWF Emilia Centrale, Ultima generazione Reggio Emilia, Ecologia integrale.

The Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence is the premiere international meeting of scientists focusing on the dynamics of the atmospheric boundary layer that spans the first 200 to 2000 m above the Earth surface. Almost all humans and human activities are concentrated in that layer, and its meteorology is thus critical for a myriad of applications that span sustainability, resilience, and health. This is the silver jubilee of our symposium: it is the 25th meeting that we convene to exchange the latest research and findings on the theory and applications of boundary-layer meteorology. Over the past 50+ years of meetings, theoretical advances have been amplified by novel numerical and observational tools, and applications have expanded to touch almost all grand challenges facing humanity.

In this symposium, we will thus take stock of where the field stands today and where it is heading. The symposium will be organized along five overarching themes: boundary layers and turbulence theory, boundary layers over complex terrain, interactions with larger scales and other processes, applications for critical and emerging challenges, and innovations in research methods. Sessions will cover classic topics, as well as the expanding range of applications that build on boundary-layers and turbulence research including wind and solar energy and fire meteorology. Innovations in the numerical simulations and observational methods, as well as the emerging use of artificial intelligence, will be featured. We thus solicit abstracts that span the full theory-to-application spectrum, and that examine boundary layers and turbulence over the large range of land cover and land use that our planet features.

Join us in Italy for this pivotal and international Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence and contribute to shaping the future of our field.

The 25th Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence is organized by the AMS Boundary Layers and Turbulence and hosted by the American Meteorological Society. The organizing committee would like to acknowledge the collaboration with the Università degli Studi di Trento, CNR-ISAC, and Università degli Studi di Milano Statale.

Important Dates

Abstract Submissions Open: 10 October 2024
Abstract Submission deadline: 20 February 2025
Program to be Posted & Acceptance E-mails Sent: Late March 2025
Registration Open: Late March 2025
Hotel Reservation Deadline: TBD
Pre-Registration Deadline: 13 May 2025
No Registration Refund After: TBD
Extended Abstract Deadline: 12  August 2025

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On January 30th, 2025, a conference titled “Innovation and Sustainability – Opportunities for SMEs in European Projects” will be held at Bolzano exhibition center during the Klimahouse 2025 Fair.

The event, organized by CNR-ISAC Padova headquarters as actor of the European Enterprise Network (EEN) in the framework of Friend Europe project, aims to raise awareness of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) about the opportunities provided by European Union-funded research and innovation programs.

Focusing on the theme of successful synergies between research and industry, the initiative seeks to showcase the potential for sustainable innovation through European projects. The event highlights how collaboration between companies and research centers enhances growth and competitiveness in the global market.

The program includes expert presentations, success stories, and networking sessions designed to foster strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on green solutions and innovative technologies. This event represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs interested in sustainability and innovation.

CNR-ISAC will be present during the Klimahouse 2025 fair from January 29th to February 1st, 2025. The projects focussed on the topic of sustainability, in which CNR-ISAC is involved, will be presented as well as a prototype of a monitoring system of the indoor environmental quality. CNR-ISAC booth is at pavilion CD at slot D22/32.

Il 14 dicembre si svolgerà l’evento Come sta l’aria a Bologna?, replicato in due turni alle 08:20 e alle 10:10, presso il Liceo Scientifico Statale “A. B. Sabin” in via Giacomo Matteotti, 7 a Bologna.

Una discussione aperta sullo stato della qualità dell’aria a livello locale e sugli effetti dell’inquinamento atmosferico su ambiente e salute, organizzata dal CNR-ISAC in collaborazione con Minerva – associazione di divulgazione scientifica.
All’evento, parteciperanno Michela Maione, docente di chimica dell’ambiente e dei beni culturali dell’Università degli studi di Urbino Carlo Bo e associata al CNR-ISAC, Angela Marinoni e Marco Paglione del CNR-ISAC, con la moderazione di Marco Rocca, presidente di Minerva – associazione di divulgazione scientifica.

L’evento si rivolge alla cittadinanza, e in particolare alla comunità scolastica e al quartiere Navile di Bologna, su cui insistono attualmente campagne di misura del CNR-ISAC. L’obiettivo è  informare, stimolare il dibattito e promuovere una maggiore consapevolezza sui temi della discussione.

L’iniziativa si pone come un primo incontro per fornire un quadro aggiornato sui problemi della società legati alle tematiche di ricerca del CNR-ISAC, analizzando anche i possibili rimedi e strategie per farvi fronte.
Obiettivo della mattinata sarà anche quello di identificare, attraverso il confronto diretto con le e i partecipanti, le principali esigenze informative sui temi legati alle scienze dell’atmosfera e al clima, così da co-programmare futuri incontri mirati.

La Scuola, scelta come sede dell’evento in quanto luogo di apprendimento, costruzione civica e aggregazione sociale, può rappresentare secondo gli organizzatori l’ambiente ideale per stimolare una riflessione critica su questi temi, coinvolgendo studentesse e studenti come agenti di cambiamento.
Si auspica inoltre la partecipazione di rappresentanti delle istituzioni locali, così da favorire uno scambio di opinioni sulle proposte per affrontare i problemi ambientali del territorio.

L’evento, a cura di Marco Maria Grande e Paola De Nuntiis per il CNR-ISAC, è organizzato nell'ambito del progetto Pnrr Ecosister, del progetto SOCIETY reAGIAMO – Notte europea dei ricercatori, e del Festival della Cultura Tecnica 2024, con il patrocinio del Quartiere Navile del Comune di Bologna e dell’Università degli studi di Urbino Carlo Bo.

Per partecipare è necessario iscriversi al seguente modulo online

On November 14, 2024, a conference titled “Sustainable Hospitality: Funding and Opportunities” will take place at Palazzo Stella in Trento, organized by CNR-ISAC, Trentino Sviluppo, and ASAT (Association of Hotel Owners and Tourism Enterprises of the Province of Trento) within the framework of the European project "Friend Europe."

The event is open to hotel owners, green managers, designers, and consultants interested in learning about the benefits that the energy and ecological transitions can offer to hospitality facilities. The interventions will highlight perspectives, tools, and resources available to the hotel industry for the refurbishment of accommodations according to sustainability criteria.

Friend Europe is a European project in which CNR is participating together with other twelve partners. The project aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the northeastern Italian regions (Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige). Specifically, the consortium aims to guide SMEs toward environmental sustainability, digitalization and internationalization.

From September 9th to September 13rd, the 12th European Conference on Radar in Meteorology and Hydrology (ERAD 2024), organized by CNR-ISAC and Sapienza University of Rome, will be held in the historical Campus of Sapienza  (Rome). 

The event will cover research and operational aspects focusing on clouds and precipitation physics based on radar observation, application of weather radar to hydrology and short-term weather forecasting, emerging technologies that are expected to improve the performance of current weather radar systems. Further topics concern current and future satellite missions that use radars to probe clouds and precipitation systems, and the exploitation of long-term weather radar observation to support climate studies.

Weather radars are used by weather services to monitor and provide short term-forecast of adverse weather conditions such as hurricanes, hailstorms, and intense rainfall, which can lead to floods or landslides, thereby enhancing citizen safety through early warning and improve the management of emergency. Researchers also utilize data from these radars to study the conditions that lead to cloud formation and precipitation, particularly intense events, and to improve weather forecasts and climate predictions.

ERAD 2024 is the most important event of 2024 focusing on radar meteorology and hydrology: more than 400 participants from 40 countries will gather in the Sapienza Campus to present and discuss the latest research results. Follow www.erad2024.it for more information on the conference

Organizing Committee: Luca Baldini (CNR-ISAC), Nazzareno Pierdicca (Sapienza University of Rome), Mario Montopoli (CNR-ISAC), Francesco Napolitano (Sapienza University of Rome), Elisa Adirosi (CNR-ISAC), Alessandro Bracci (CNR-ISAC)

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The 9th edition of YOCOCU International Conference  is aimed to promote constructive, critical and interdisciplinary conversations on the challenges emerging in cultural heritage bridging ancient traditions, challenges and problems and future scenarios. YOCOCU (YOuth in COnservation of CUltural Heritage APS) 2024 wants to be a source of inspiration and ideas underpinned by a wealth of experience, evidence and good practices gathered across all levels of cultural heritage, from the professional to the academic researcher to the citizen. The aim is to contribute to achieve successful knowledge integration, benefit from the diversity of point of views to realize a matrix puts forward a large number of experiences and how the cultural heritage  can be translated into a common voice and action.

*Conference topics*

1.       Experiences in the museum

2.       Traditional and innovative products in terms of methodologies, applications and materials for the conservation of Cultural Heritage

3.       Application of the physical and biological sciences to archaeology, anthropology and art history

4.       Innovation and Research in the field of Conservation and Recovery of archaeological and architectural heritage

5.       New strategies in conservation and valorisation of archaeological sites and buildings.

6.       Conservation of urban art and design materials

7.       Interpretation and presentation of Cultural Heritage (exhibition design).

8.       Education and Cultural Heritage

9.       Natural risk assessment for the protection of Cultural Heritage

10.    Green chemistry and sustainable conversation and valorisation

*New Deadlines*
Abstract Submission Process
New Submission deadline: August 03, 2024 
Notification of acceptance: August 29, 2024
Registration: presenters must be registered and have paid the registration fee by  September 2, 2024; otherwise, the abstract will be removed from the program.

*Registration fees*
In regards to contributions received before September 2, 2024

Local students and researchers: 0 euros
Students: 20 euros
Other attendees: 100 euros

After September 2, 2024 registrations will incur an increased cost:
Local students and researchers: 0 euros
Students: 70 euros
Other attendees: 150 euros

YOCOCU members: free (how to become a YOCOCUer: https://www.yococu.com/it/registrazione/)

The program will feature a wealth of activities, including scientific sessions, keynote lectures, two in-depth workshops, and various social events:
15 October: Inaugural Ceremony ( with traditional Turkish music)
16 October: Visit to YENIKAPI SHIPWRECKS LAND
17 October: ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS SHORT TOUR
18 October: Tour of the historical peninsula of Istanbul (Hagia Sophia-Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar ..etc).

Further information available on the website - https://www.yococu.com/en/yococu-2024-istanbul/