2014 GLOBAL LAND PROJECT OPEN SCIENCE MEETING Land transformations: between global challenges and local realities: EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR SESSION PROPOSALS

Call for sessions: Extended deadline for session proposals - January 31st 2013 The Land Science community is invited to contribute with sessions related to the conference themes: 1. Rethinking land change transitions 2. Local land users in a tele-connected world 3. Impacts and responses 4. Land governance Sessions can be submitted under the following formats: • Research Presentation Session: 5 oral presentations on related topics • Round-table Discussion: 3-5 speed talks followed by discussion • World Cafe Workshop: discussion format around 2-3 open statements or questions • Short Training Session: short training course on a specific topic • Open Format: new innovative session formats are welcome The open call for abstracts will be advertised from April 30th, 2013. For further information on submitting a session, conference themes and organization, please visit: http://www.osm-glp2014.org/