Flex Conference (Physical / Digital)

International Conference on Mangrove Ecosystems and Sea-Level Resilience (ICMESLR - 26)

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 30–1 October 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 1, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

30 SEP 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Mangrove Ecosystems and Their Role in Coastal Protection
    Track 02
    Carbon Sequestration in Mangrove Forests
    Track 03
    Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Tidal Wetlands
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Sediment Dynamics in Coastal Mangrove Systems
    Track 05
    Ecological Restoration of Mangrove Habitats
    Track 06
    Climate Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Ecosystems
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

1 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 13 · Climate Action ·SDG 14 · Life Below Water

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Environmental Monitoring of Mangrove Ecosystems
    Track 08
    Coastal Ecology and the Role of Mangroves
    Track 09
    Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Mangrove Resilience
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Socio-Economic Aspects of Mangrove Conservation
    Track 11
    Innovative Approaches to Coastal Management
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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