MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Ecosystem and Resource Management Webinar | Healthy Biosphere, Healthy Humans (Session 2), 24 November 2026

MDPI is thrilled to be hosting the Journal Cluster of Ecosystem and Resource Management “Healthy Biosphere, Healthy Humans” (Session 2) webinar. Our distinguished speakers will share their perspectives on topics such as climate change, sustainability, and microbiology. This webinar will explore the important role of the earth and its resources in our everyday life and the impact of various environmental issues on humans and nature.

Date: 24 November 2026
Time: 17:00 (CET) | 11:00 (EST)
Webinar ID: 890 8060 4220
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Cluster-22

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time (CET)	Time (EST)
Dr. Ghassem R. Asrar Chair Introduction	17:00–17:10	11:00–11:10
Dr. Adenike Akinsemolu Green Microbiology for a Healthy Biosphere and Healthy Humans	17:10 - 17:30	11:10–11:30
Prof. Dr. Miha Humar Climate Change, Forest Disturbances, and Wood Quality: From Damaged Forests to Resilient Wood Utilization	17:30–17:50	11:30–11:50
Prof. Dr. Dafeng Hui Effect of Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Climate Change on Crop Production and Soil Health	17:50–18:10	11:50–12:10
Q&A Session	18:10–18:25	12:10–12:25
Dr. Ghassem R. Asrar Closing of Webinar	18:25–18:30	12:25–12:30

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

If you are unable to attend, feel free to register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Ghassem R. Asrar, iCREST Environmental Education Foundation, USA;
Prof. Dr. Miha Humar, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia;
Dr. Adenike Akinsemolu, University of Brimingham, UK and The Green Institute, Nigeria;
Prof. Dr. Dafeng Hui, Tennessee State University, USA.

Relevant Special Issues:

“Forestry Economy Sustainability and Ecosystem Governance”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Fanbin Kong and Dr. Caiyao Xu
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 April 2027

“Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation of Tropical Forests and Plantations”
Guest Editor: Dr. Pablo Martínez-Zurimendi
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 April 2027

“Current Soil and Water Conservation Strategies: Pathways Toward Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Resilience”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Gabrijel Ondrasek
Deadline for manuscript submission: 31 December 2026

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/Cluster-22.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

MDPI Journal Webinar Secretariat