Announcements
16 April 2026
MDPI Webinar | International Mother Earth Day, 22 April 2026
Welcome to the MDPI International Mother Earth Day Webinar 2026!
Each year, International Mother Earth Day brings together researchers, environmental leaders, and advocates from around the world to raise awareness and inspire action to protect our planet. In 2026, the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” highlights the urgent need for collective action and civic engagement to influence environmental policy, accelerate climate action, and drive meaningful change at both local and global levels.
In this webinar, leading experts will share insights from their research on key environmental challenges and sustainable solutions. The session will foster interdisciplinary dialogue, promote collaboration, and highlight how scientific research can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
Date: 22 April 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CEST | 6:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 834 0870 6694
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/IMED2026
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.
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Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in CST Asia |
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MDPI Introduction |
12:00–12:10 p.m. |
6:00–6:10 p.m. |
|
Dr. Luxon Nhamo |
12:10–12:30 p.m. |
6:10–6:30 p.m. |
|
Dr. Sylvia Vetter |
12:30–12:50 p.m. |
6:30–6:50 p.m. |
|
Dr. Gianpaolo Tomaselli |
12:50–1:10 p.m. |
6:50–7:10 p.m. |
|
Q&A Session |
1:10–1:20 p.m. |
7:10–7:20 p.m. |
|
Closing of Webinar |
1:20–1:30 p.m. |
7:20–7:30 p.m. |
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Dr. Luxon Nhamo, Water Research Commission of South Africa, South Africa;
- Dr. Sylvia Vetter, University of Aberdeen, UK;
- Dr. Gianpaolo Tomaselli, University of Malta, Malta.
