The first meeting was held during the GEOMED2007 1st International Geography Symposium between June 5-8, 2007, with the participation of 120 scientists from 25 countries. The proceedings book of this meeting, which was held under the main sponsorship of TÜBİTAK, was published by İnkilap Kitapevi, and the book titled Natural Environment and Culture in the Mediterranean Region, which contains the selected papers, was published by Cambridge Scholars Publications UK. It is planned that the GEOMED2010 - 2nd International Geography Symposium will be held with a wider participation. The purpose of the symposium is to bring together scientists and researchers related to geography (physical, human), ecology, environmental issues, and natural sciences, to share experiences and research results, and to develop international cooperation opportunities. The deadline for submitting abstracts for the symposium will end on December 20, 2009. Abstracts can be sent via email to: geomed2010@deu.edu.tr. Detailed information regarding registration, abstract submission, and other matters can be accessed from the symposium website ( http://web.deu.edu.tr/geomed2010 ). The 1st Announcement regarding the symposium is attached. The language of the symposium is English, and for participants from Turkey, the organizing committee will provide assistance regarding language during presentations upon request. I look forward to your participation in the meeting and offer my respects.
Prof. Dr. h. c. İbrahim Atalay
GEOMED2010- Second International Geography Symposium
Symposium President