XVII International Congress on the Carboniferous and Permian 3-8 July 2011
The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia
Geological Survey of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia
WELCOME TO ICCP 2011
On behalf of the Congress Organising Committee, I welcome you to ICCP2011 at The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
The Carboniferous-Permian (C-P) was a critical period in the history of our planet and included dramatic climatic changes from icehouse in the Permo-Carboniferous to greenhouse conditions at the end of the Permian. The latter has been associated with the great dying of life on Earth at the Permian-Triassic transition, these biotic crises having severely impacted the biosphere. Despite the widespread upheaval, ecosystems recovered from this catastrophe. Examining these extreme climate shifts and biotic crises provide some insights into understanding major environmental change, in the past, present, and future.
The ICCP2011 offers an international platform in which to engage, share our expertise, and contribute to solving truly global problems and we hope that the varied themes will provide lively discussion and scientific exchange. I hope that you find the scientific program stimulating but also encourage you to enjoy our beautiful University campus, and explore Perth and the surrounding areas during your stay in Western Australia.
Zhong Qiang Chen
Convenor, ICCP 2011 Organising Committee
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IMPORTANT DATES
Pre-Congress Excursion to Canning Basin: 28 June - 2 July 2011
Congress Registration: 3 - 4 July 2011
Congress (Including Mid Conference Excursions): 4-8 July 2011
Post-Congress Excursion to Perth/Carnarvon Basin: 10-16 July 2011
- Sponsors
The University of Western Australia
Geological Survey of Western Australia
Woodside Energy Ltd.
Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia
Geological Society of Australia, WA Branch
Association of Australasian Palaeontologists
ENI Australia
Geoscience Australia
International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS)
ICS Subcommission on Permian Stratigraphy
ICS Subcommission on Carboniferous Stratigraphy
International Paleontological Association (IPA)
Centre for Petroleum Geosciences and CO2 Sequestration, UWA
IGCP 572 (Permian–Triassic Ecosystem)
Curtin University
