17–18 June 2026 | Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

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About the Symposium

To celebrate 10 years of academic excellence, the Department of Oceanography, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, is organizing the International Symposium on Coast, Climate and Community. The symposium will bring together researchers, policymakers, development partners, practitioners, and community voices to explore coastal systems, climate change, and community resilience. It aims to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovative solutions for sustainable coastal and marine management.

📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 May 2026

Symposium Themes

The symposium welcomes contributions related to the following themes:

• Blue Economy and Sustainable Ocean Development
• Coastal Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Marine Spatial Planning and Coastal Governance
• Climate Change, Adaptation, and Resilience
• Community Livelihoods, Equity, and Rights
• Observation Systems, Data, and Decision Support
• Source-to-Sea Dynamics and Pollution
• Transboundary Coastal Challenges and Cooperation

Symposium Format

This will be an in-person two-day symposium hosted at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The program will include:

• Keynote presentations
• Parallel thematic sessions
• Oral and poster presentations
• Moderated discussions and interactive dialogue with coastal communities
• Networking and collaboration opportunities across disciplines and sectors
• Special workshop on Affordable Coastal Observation of SAGITTA Project of the NF-POGO Alumni Network of the Ocean (NANO)

Who Should Attend

The symposium is open to a wide range of participants, including:

• Government agencies and policymakers
• Researchers, academics, and students
• Marine and coastal planners
• Fisheries, shipping, renewable energy, and tourism professionals
• NGOs and civil society organizations
• Coastal community representatives and knowledge holders
• International organizations and development partners

Submission Details

Participants are invited to submit an abstract in DOC format, including the title, theme, author names with affiliations, and an abstract of no more than 250 words.

Abstracts should be sent to mizanssdeap@gmail.com with a copy to mafazal-ocg@sust.edu by 20 May 2026.

Event Details

Date	17–18 June 2026
Venue	Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Abstract Deadline	20 May 2026

Contact

For more information, contact Dr. Subrata Sarker
Email: subratasrk-ocg@sust.edu