Beyond boundaries: next generation modellingInternal

Approximately 110 scientists from 32 countries all over the world and representing all continents gathered at the 8th European Conference on Ecological Modelling. Keynote talks targeted different aspects, methodologies and applications of the ecological modelling field. A select set of papers were considered for publication, with the intention to organise more meetings, schools and workshops. 

The three main objectives which were successfully met. The conference represented a multidisciplinary cross-sectorial approach to science; the 133 presented works showed that ecological models can contribute to supporting such an approach. The workshop also promoted the participation of scientists and students from Africa; more than 37% of the participants were from African countries including Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya. Finally, the African chapter was established under the patronage of the organisers and ISEM to promote ecological modelling throughout the African continent, provide information regarding future study opportunities, workshops and conferences and to create a forum for communication.