(The following topics include but are not limited to)
Topic 1: Earth Biology
Early life evolution
Microbial geochemical processes
Biogeochemical cycle
Extreme environmental organisms
Biomineralization and Fossil Records
Earth Microbiology
Reconstruction of ancient climate and environment
Planetary Biology and Astrobiology
Topic 2: Soil Science
Soil Formation and Classification
Soil Physics and Hydrology
Soil Chemistry and Nutrient Cycle
Soil Biology and Ecology
Soil Pollution and Remediation
Soil Fertility and Sustainable Management
Digital Soil Mapping
Soil Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change
Topic Three: Global Change
Observation and Attribution of Climate Change
Carbon nitrogen cycle and greenhouse gases
Sea level rise and ocean acidification
Extreme weather events
Ecosystem response to climate
Assessment of the Impact of Human Activities
Global Change Adaptation Strategies
Development of Earth System Models