2024 GLOBE Regional Meeting for Europe and Eurasia
November 11 - 15, 2024 | Ljubljana, Slovenia
A great opportunity to meet face-to-face with other members of the GLOBE community: country coordinators, teachers, scientists, and students.
You are cordially invited to the GLOBE Regional Meeting for Europe and Eurasia that will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The GLOBE Europe and Eurasia regional meeting is hosted every autumn in one of the Europe and Eurasia region countries. It is a time for the GLOBE community to meet and exchange experiences.
The Meeting has two parts
- Country Coordinators meeting on 11 – 12 November. Intended only to Country Coordinators and Deputy Country Coordinators
- Community meeting on 13 – 15 November. Open to broader GLOBE Community
Registration is open by 10 October
The GLOBE Europe and Eurasia Regional Meeting is hosted every autumn in one of the Europe and Eurasia region countries. It is time for the GLOBE community to meet and exchange experiences.
This autumn we are looking forward to meeting you in person in Ljubljana, Slovenia!
The Meeting is organized by GLOBE Europe and Eurasia Region Coordination Office in cooperation with GLOBE Europe and Eurasia Board, GLOBE Slovenia with partners, and GLOBE Implementation Office, USA.
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Meeting Agenda
Please note that the Monday and Tuesday program is for CCs and DCCs only.
All times are in CET (Central European time).
Please note that the programme may be subject to change.
Monday, November 11th, M Hotel
8:00 – 9:00
Registration
9:00 – 9:30
Opening of Country Coordinators meeting
9:30 – 10:00
GLOBE Program updates (incl. Q&A)
10:00 – 10:30
Coffee break
10:30 – 11:30
Workshop: Success stories from countries, Part 1 – sharing good practice
11:30 – 12:15
GLOBE Website and Technology Updates (incl. Q&A)
12:15 – 13:15
Lunch
13:15 – 14:45
Creative GLOBE (RCO) – outdoor workshop
Group Picture
14:45 – 15:15
Coffee break
15:15 – 16:15
New GLOBE Program Leadership (Q&A to the GLOBE Implementation Office)
16:15 – 16:45
GLOBE Working Groups Updates (incl. Q&A)
16:45 – 17:00
Wrap Up and Announcements (RCO)
17:00 – 18:00
19:00 – 21:30
Working Dinner
Tuesday, November 12th, M Hotel
Country Coordinators Meeting – only for CCs and DCCs
9:00 – 10:15
Workshop: Success stories from countries, Part 2 – sharing good practice
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee break
10:45 – 12:00
GLOBE Beyond Data Collection – workshop
12:00 – 12:30
The elections of the members of the Board
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Discussion Roundtables – small group discussions (2 rounds)
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 – 16:45
Planning Session
16:45 – 17:15
Closing Ceremony and Announcements
17:15 – 18:00
Optional individual consultations / training for new CCs: GLOBE Website administration
18:15 – 20:00
Guided tour of Ljubljana (closer information)
Wednesday, November 13th, M Hotel
GLOBE Community Meeting for country coordinators, teachers, trainers, scientists, alumni and other GLOBE friends
8:30 – 9:30
Registration and GLOBE Market set up
9:30 – 10:30
Opening of GLOBE Community Meeting
GLOBE Market Introductions
10:30 – 12:00
GLOBE Market (coffee break included)
12:00 – 12:30
Reflections and Group Photo
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 17:30
GLOBE Workshops in parallel sessions (two rounds of workshops across four strands, coffee break included)
19:00 – 21:30
Working Dinner and Networking
Thursday, November 14th, M Hotel
GLOBE Community Meeting for country coordinators, teachers, trainers, scientists, alumni and other GLOBE friends
8:45 – 10:30
Discussion Roundtables and Networking
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:00
Outdoor activity
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 17:00
GLOBE Workshops in parallel sessions (two rounds of workshops across four strands, coffee break included)
18:15 – 20:00
Guided tour of Ljubljana (closer information)
Friday, November 15th, M Hotel and visit to a GLOBE school in Domžale (outside Ljubljana)
GLOBE Community Meeting for country coordinators, teachers, trainers, scientists, alumni and other GLOBE friends
9:00 – 10:00
GLOBE Community Meeting closing
10:00 – 14:30
GLOBE School Visit and lunch (bus trip outside of Ljubljana)
after 15:00
Arrival by bus to the airport – GROUP A
after 15:30
Arrival by bus back at M Hotel – GROUP A
15:00 – 18:00
Optional Guided tour of Arboretum Volčji Potok (see more details) -– GROUP B
Saturday, November 16th
8:45 – 16:30
Optional trip to Postojna Cave, one of Slovenia’s most renowned natural landmarks, offers a chance to explore a stunning underground cave system with breathtaking formations and unique biodiversity. (see more details)
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the charming capital of Slovenia, where rich history meets vibrant modernity. Its picturesque architecture, lively cultural scene, and green spaces, make it an ideal destination for our upcoming meeting. Slovenia, with its breathtaking landscapes ranging from Alpine peaks to the Adriatic coast, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the charming capital of Slovenia, where rich history meets vibrant modernity. Nestled in the heart of Europe, Ljubljana is renowned for its picturesque architecture, lively cultural scene, and green spaces, making it an ideal destination for our upcoming meetinge. Slovenia, with its breathtaking landscapes ranging from Alpine peaks to the Adriatic coast, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. We invite you to join us in this dynamic city to explore innovative ideas and create unforgettable memories.
About the GLOBE Program
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is an international science and education program. It provides students and the public worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment.
There are more than 41000 GLOBE schools in 127 countries around the world. Over 870 thousand students have participated in GLOBE contributing more than 254 million measurements to the GLOBE database for use in their inquiry-based science projects.
