Sub‑forum Sessions & Call for Papers
(11 thematic sub‑forums are planned, covering but not limited to the following directions)

Standard configuration for each sub‑forum:

• 3–5 convenors

• 2 session moderators

• 6–8 topical presentations per session

• 15 minutes for presentation + 5 minutes for interactive discussion

• Expected attendance: 30–40 participants per session

• 1 rapporteur to prepare a summary report after the session

Sub‑forum 1: Remote Sensing Ecology and Multi‑Source Environmental Big Data
Satellite remote sensing, UAV remote sensing, hyperspectroscopy, LiDAR, near‑ground sensors, environmental big data, multi‑source data fusion, dynamic ecosystem monitoring, ecological process identification, and intelligent assessment of the ecological environment.

Sub‑forum 2: AI‑Enabled Pollution Ecosystem Ecology: Theory, Methods and Technology Innovation
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, ecological modelling, complex systems, ecosystem structure and function, integration of mechanistic and data‑driven models, generative AI, large language models, knowledge graphs, automated literature review, ecological data mining, scientific writing, peer review, and responsible AI.

Sub‑forum 3: Animal Ecology, Biodiversity, and Intelligent Management
Animal ecology, biodiversity monitoring, biodiversity conservation, habitat ecology, biological resources; alignment with national ecological conservation strategies and a clear problem‑oriented approach; paradigm shifts driven by new technologies such as remote sensing and AI; emphasis on multi‑scale integration to systematically resolve complex ecological issues.

Sub‑forum 4: Grassland Ecosystem Management, Degradation and Intelligent Restoration
Grassland degradation, grazing management, ecological restoration, grassland soil carbon, biodiversity, grassland remote sensing, ecosystem resilience, assessment of grassland ecological functions, and intelligent management.

Sub‑forum 5: Intelligent Soil Ecology, Soil Health and Microbial Omics
Soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, soil health, soil degradation, soil microorganisms, rhizosphere microorganisms, aquatic microorganisms, metagenomics, multi‑omics data, microbial networks, ecological function prediction, soil spectroscopy, proximal remote sensing, digital soil mapping, and AI modelling.

Sub‑forum 6: Mathematical Ecology, Complex Systems and Ecological Networks
Ecosystem stability, ecological networks, complex networks, non‑linear processes, critical transitions, system resilience, mathematical models, ecological forecasting, complex system simulation, and mechanistic analysis of ecological processes.

Sub‑forum 7: Climate Change, Extreme Events and Ecosystem Risk Prediction
Climate change, drought, heatwaves, floods, wildfires, extreme precipitation, ecosystem risk assessment, ecological disaster early warning, AI‑based prediction, scenario simulation, adaptive management, and ecological security assessment.

Sub‑forum 8: Forest Ecosystem Management, Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital
Forest carbon sequestration, biodiversity, forest health, forest ecosystem services, drought and fire risks, forest resource monitoring, forest structure and function assessment, AI‑assisted forest management, and intelligent management. Ecosystem services assessment, natural capital accounting, ecological compensation, identification of conservation priority areas, realisation of ecological product value, and sustainable management.

Sub‑forum 9: Land Degradation, Ecological Restoration and Intelligent Decision Support
Land degradation, desertification, soil erosion, mine site rehabilitation, grassland restoration, identification of priority areas for ecological restoration, restoration effectiveness assessment, optimisation of ecological restoration projects, and intelligent decision support.

Sub‑forum 10: Agroecosystems, Climate‑Smart Agriculture and AI‑Enabled Redesign
Farmland ecosystems, soil carbon, crop–soil–climate interactions, regenerative agriculture, smart agriculture, climate‑smart agriculture, agroecosystem resilience, food security, efficient use of agricultural resources, and AI‑driven optimisation of agricultural systems.

Sub‑forum 11: Graduate Student Forum
For current master’s and doctoral students in all relevant fields – presentation of research results, academic exchange, and discussion of research experiences.