Dear colleagues and friends,
Welcome to the 5th edition of the esteemed International Scientific and Expert Conference, “Natural Resources, Green Technology, and Sustainable Development/5-GREEN2024.” This highly anticipated event will take place in the vibrant city of Zagreb from December 3rd to 5th, 2024, marking a tradition that began in 2014 with the 1st GREEN conference.
Driven by the success of our previous GREEN conferences, the primary objectives of this conference remains devoted to bringing together the world leading experts in the fields of natural resources, green technology, and sustainable development. Together, we aim to present recent advancements, exchange cutting-edge insights, and collectively tackle the pertinent challenges within these vital areas of research.
The conference will comprehensively cover the following crucial themes:
- Urban Forests and Urban Greening
- Ecosystem Management
- Sustainable Production of Food
- Green Technologies
- Sustainable wood products
- Environment and Climate Change
We cordially invite you to contribute in the form of plenary sessions, presentations, and poster submissions from esteemed scientists, experts, and industry leaders. Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, our discussions will spotlight the latest scientific breakthroughs, introduce progressive policies, showcase innovative methodologies, and underscore the imperative of preserving ecosystem sustainability.
We long for your participation in Zagreb, where you will not only be engaged in stimulating discussions but also you will be able to experience the magic of our city’s Christmas markets which transform the capital into a winter wonderland.
We are looking forward to hosting you in Zagreb!
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract
Submission
10th September 2024
Early
Registration
15th October 2024
Regular
Registration
1st November 2024
Full Paper
Submission
15th October 2024
- Conference Venue
Hotel International, Zagreb
ORGANIZATION
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology
Croatian Forest Research Institute
Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Croatian Society of Biotechnology
Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture
Academy of Forestry Sciences
“Zeleni prsten” Public Institution of Zagreb County
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE:
President of the Republic of Croatia
Rector of University of Zagreb
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Science, Education and Youth
Zagreb County
SUPPORTED BY
European Biotechnology Thematic Network Association (EBTNA)
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) – Division 8
COMMITTEES
Chairs of the Conference
Ivana Radojčić Redovniković, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology
Sanja Perić, Croatian Forest Research Institute
Organization Committee
Chair: Kristina Radošević, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology
Members
- Verica Dragović Uzelac, Croatia
- Sandra Balbino, Croatia
- Katja Žanić, Croatia
- Lukrecija Butorac, Croatia
- Josip Margaletić, Croatia
- Ivica Kisić, Croatia
- Vesna Zehner-Krpan, Croatia
- Tatjana Masten Milek, Croatia
- Marijan Grubešić, Croatia
- Jasnica Medak, Croatia
- Silvija Krajter Ostoić, Croatia
- Ivan Seletković, Croatia
- Ivan Balenović, Croatia
- Stjepan Posavec, Croatia
- Alan Antonović, Croatia
- Natalija Velić, Croatia
- Silvija Zec, Croatia
- Martina Đodan, Croatia
- Marina Cvjetko Bubalo, Croatia
- Manuela Panić, Croatia
- Nataša Mikulec, Croatia
- Jasminka Špoljarić, Croatia
- Karla Hanousek Čiča, Croatia
International Scientific Committee
Chair: Tamara Jakovljević, Croatian Forest Research Institute
Members
- Alessandra De Marco, Italy
- Elena Paoletti, Italy
- Pierre Sicard, France
- Vicent Calatyud, Spain
- Yasumoto Hoshika, Italy
- Jian Hao, China
- Giancarlo Cravotto, Italy
- Ana Rita C. Duarte, Portugal
- Senka Vidović, Serbia
- Ioannis Mourtzinos, Greece
- Roland Ludwig, Austria
- Anastasia Detsi, Greece
- Valeria-Norocel Nicolescu, Romania
- Marina Tišma, Croatia
- Anita Slavica, Croatia
- Stela Jokić, Croatia
- Mladen Brnčić, Croatia
- Tonči Rezić, Croatia
- Višnja Gaurina Srček, Croatia
- Karin Kovačević Ganić, Croatia
- Dijana Vuletić, Croatia
- Nenad Potočić, Croatia
- Dinka Matošević, Croatia
- Hrvoje Marjanović, Croatia
- Tomislav Dubravac, Croatia
- Andreja Đuka, Croatia
- Dinko Vusić, Croatia
- Miljenko Klarić, Croatia
- Damir Ugarković, Croatia
- Ivana Vladimira Petric, Croatia
CONFERENCE SECRETARY
Registration & Abstract Submission
Renata Stojaković
Croatian Forest Research Institute
Phone: +385 1 6273 017
e-mail: GREEN2024@sumins.hr
AUTHORS
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
All oral or poster presenters are requested to submit their abstracts. Abstracts should be written in English.
DOWNLOAD ABSTRACT TEMPLATE HERE!
Submit abstract to green2024@sumins.hr till 10th SEPTEMBER 2024.
Final decision on the acceptance of abstracts for oral or poster presentation will be made by the Scientific Committee on (To be announced…)
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Please prepare your 15 min presentation using MS PowerPoint.
POSTER GUIDELINES
Poster dimensions: maximum width 90 cm, maximum height 110 cm. Posters can be fixed with double-sided self-adhesive tape that will be available at the site.
There is possibility to briefly present the poster in the poster session up to 5 minutes. Please inform the Organization Committee if you wish to use this opportunity.
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION
All conference participants are invited to prepare the full paper based on their presentations.
Submit full paper to GREEN2024@sumins.hr till 15th October 2024.
Manuscripts will be peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and published in The Conference Proceedings.
The manuscripts can be also submitted to Stresses, the fully open access journal (CiteScore – Q1) for regular review procedure. Accepted manuscripts will be published in the Stresses´s special issue “Ecosystems Under Stress: The Environmental Impact on Vegetation and Wildlife”. We specially invite contributions that investigate the consequences of climate change, habitat fragmentation, pollution, invasive species, and human activities on ecosystems.
Full paper submission instructions are available on the web page of the journal. Please note that submission does not guarantee publication since all papers will be peer-reviewed in accordance with the editorial policy. Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025.
Alternatively, the manuscripts can be submitted for regular review procedure in journal SEEFOR.
PROGRAMME
FEES & PAYMENT
| Registration fee* | Till 15th October 2024 | After 15th October 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
Full registration |
400 EUR |
500 EUR |
|
Students |
200 EUR |
250 EUR |
|
One day registration |
150 EUR |
150 EUR |
|
Accompanying person |
150 EUR |
150 EUR |
*VAT is included
REGISTRATION FORM SHOULD BE DOWLOADED FROM THE CONFERENCE WEB PAGE AND SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO green2024@sumins.hr NOT LATER THAN 1st November 2024.
BANK TRANSFER DETAILS
Recipient:
Title: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Zagreb
Address: Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
VAT number: HR47824453867
Bank account details:
Name of the bank: Zagrebačka banka d.d.
Bank address: Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 10, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
IBAN: HR6623600001101209724
SWIFT: ZABAHR2X
*A certificate confirming student status is required to be submitted as a scanned copy to the e-mail: GREEN2024@sumins.hr
Cancelation policy:
Registration cancellations made before 15th November, will merit 50% refund, less bank/card changes. Registration cancellations made after 15th November, will not merit a refund.
Purpose of the payment:
GREEN2024 conference and participant name.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
FULL REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
- Official conference program and participant’s package
- Book of abstracts and Proceedings
- Three lunches (3) and all mid-session coffee/refreshments breaks
- Zagreb city tour and gala dinner
- Certificate of attendance
ONE-DAY REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES**:
- Official conference program and participant’s package
- Book of abstracts and Proceedings
- Lunch and all mid-session coffee/refreshments breaks
- Certificate of attendance
STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES*,**:
- Official conference program and participant’s package
- Book of abstracts and Proceedings
- Three lunches (3) and all mid-session coffee/refreshments breaks
- Zagreb city tour
- Certificate of attendance
ACCOMPANYING REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES**:
- Three lunches
- Zagreb city tour
*A certificate confirming student status is required to be submitted as a scanned copy to the e-mail: GREEN2024@sumins.hr
**Attendance to the gala dinner could be paid in the restaurant (cca 80 Euros)
ACCOMMODATION
The venue of the conference is Hotel international****, Zagreb, Croatia
www.hotel-international.hr
Special discount is arranged at the hotel for the accommodation of the participants.
IMPORTANT: In order to obtain hotel discount, please mention the code ‘GREEN’
Room prices (breakfast and VAT included):
SINGLE room 95 EUR
DOUBLE room 105 EUR
For the room reservation please contact the Hotel International on the following e-mail address:
hotel@hotel-international.hr
OPTIONAL ACCOMODATION
(approx. 10-15 minutes’ walk from the venue):
- Hotel Central***, www.hotel-central.hr, e-mail: info@hotel-central.hr
- Hotel Palace****, www. palace.hr, e-mail: palace@palace.hr
- Hotel Esplanade *****, www.esplanade.hr, e-mail: info@esplanade.hr
For more information on accommodation in Zagreb please visit www.booking.com
LOCATION INFO
Zagreb is capital of Croatia with rich cultural and historical heritage which will surely welcome all participants of the conference “Natural resources, green technologies and sustainable development” with warm impressions and pleasant memories.
ARRIVAL TO ZAGREB
Many European cities are well connected with Zagreb – by regular or charter flights. All information about Zagreb Airport you can find at www.zagreb-airport.hr
From the Zagreb airport to the hotel, you can arrive by taxi, Uber or Bolt (regular daily rates range from 15-25 EUR) or by regular bus line from Croatia Airlines to the main bus station in Zagreb for 8 EUR. It takes approximately 30 min to reach Zagreb Bus Station. For additional information visit www.plesoprijevoz.hr From main bus station you can take tram number 5, direction JARUN and take off on MIRAMARSKA tram stop. Tickets can be bought on kiosk for 0.53 euro or in a tram.
If traveling by rail, Zagreb has direct railway links with all the neighbouring countries.
All information about Croatian Railways you can find at the web site: www.hzpp.hr
Zagreb Bus Station is situated in near the Central Railway Station. All information about Zagreb Bus Station you can find at the web site: www.akz.hr
If you intend to arrive by car we recommend the plan router: www.viamichelin.com
From Belgrade (SR) highway E70/A3 to Zagreb – 400 km
From Budapest (HU) highway E71 to Zagreb – 350 km
From Vienna (AUT) highways A2 and E59 to Zagreb – 380 km
From Ljubljana (SLO) highway E70 to Zagreb – 140 km
From Trieste (IT) highways E61 and E70 to Zagreb – 230 km
CURRENCY
The official currency in Croatia is EURO. Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices and in the majority of tourist information offices and hotels.