We are delighted to invite you to join the International Summer School on Soil Carbon Sequestration and Stability, initiated by Professor Ji Chen and organized by the Institute of Earth Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), with support from the Bureau of International Cooperation, CAS.

Increased carbon sequestration offers an opportunity to improve the environment and to contribute to sustainable development. Currently, global challenges such as the accelerated evolution of unprecedented changes, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and the intensifying climate crises have become significant factors hindering countries from achieving the "carbon neutrality" in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To achieve the "Dual Carbon Strategy" and sustainable development, countries must collectively participate in global climate governance and seek a balance across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

In this context, we are organizing this Summer School on Soil Carbon Sequestration and Stability to enhance communications among young scholars, and lay a solid foundation for achieving the global sustainable development goals. We welcome young scientists from diverse backgrounds covering Climate Change and Ecosystem Health, Ecology, Agronomy, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Microbial Ecology, Soil Health, and agribusiness to join us from July 6 to 20, 2025, in Xi'an (a historic and cultural city), China.

Costs and Funding

Attendees are required to cover their international travel related costs themselves. The Institute of Earth Environment Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, will cover accommodation and meals for participants during the summer school, as well as their travel costs and insurance in China.

Applicant Eligibility

The Mastrers and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, and other early career researchers relevant to soil carbon cycling.

Summer School Scale

There are no less than 20 participants from China and no less than 20 from other countries.

Meet the Keynote speakers

Activities

Academic Seminar:

This seminar offers young researchers from diverse environmental fields the opportunity to present their work, discuss emerging new technologies, and engage in dialogue with other world-leading senior researchers.

Roundtable Discussion:

As a valuable complement to academic exchange, this discussion will help participants from around the globe to identify the needs, priorities, and recommendations for further research.

Research and cultural exploration:

As part of the summer school program, participants will have the opportunity to visit the Luochuan - Loess Plateau National Field Observation Station, Qinling - Guanzhong Plain National Field Observation Station, and the National Time Service Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Additionally, they will experience traditional Chinese culture and witness the unique charm of Chinese heritage. Xi’an is the city with a rich and very long history, which was the capital city for more 13 dynasties in Chinese history.

Language of instruction

English

Mode of Instruction

Combining Online and Offline Methods

Application process

The application process is simple and easy! Please send the CV and other required information (Table 1) to:

Professor Ji Chen: chenji@ieecas.cn

Dr. Lei Liu: liulei@ieecas.cn (Chinese applicants)

Dr. Shang Wang: shang.wang@ufz.de (International applicants)

Application deadline

May 15, 2025

Result Notification

By May 25, 2025, notify the selected results via E-mail.

We look forward to welcoming you in Xi'an, China!