Background

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors of society, including education and environmental management. In the current context of climate change and environmental degradation, AI offers new opportunities to improve environmental education, making it more effective, accessible and personalised. This international meeting, taking place from 27 February to 1 March 2025, aims to explore the intersections between AI and environmental education, discussing how emerging technologies can be used to promote sustainability and environmental awareness.

The event will bring together AI experts, environmentalists, educators, researchers and students to share knowledge, experiences and best practices. Through talks and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in AI applied to environmental education, discuss ethical and practical challenges, and learn about projects aimed at a more sustainable future.

• National and international keynote speakers

• Digital influencers

• 3 student bursaries for oral presentations

• Applications for companies/entities with AI solutions for Education

• Oral presentations

• Poster presentations

• Exhibition of AI solutions applied to Education and Environmental Education

• Meeting dinner

• Interpretative tour of the Creixomil Green Corridor

General objectives

To explore the potential of AI in environmental education

Promote understanding of how AI can be integrated into pedagogical strategies to improve environmental education, making it more interactive, personalised and accessible.

Facilitate the exchange of interdisciplinary knowledge

Bring together experts in AI, education and sustainability to share experiences, innovative practices and case studies that demonstrate the impact of smart technologies in promoting environmental awareness.

Debate the ethical and practical challenges of AI in the context of education

Analyse the ethical and social implications of using AI in education and environmental management, considering issues such as privacy, equity of access and the environmental impact of technological development.

Promoting innovation in educational and environmental projects

Inspire and empower participants to implement projects that use emerging technologies to address environmental problems and educate communities about sustainability.

Fostering collaborative networks and global partnerships

Encourage the creation of collaborative networks between educators, researchers, environmentalists and AI technicians to strengthen joint actions in favour of environmental education and global sustainability.

Target audience
Researchers, technicians, teachers, students and the general public.

Central theme of the meeting

Environmental (Re)Education? The challenge of emerging intelligent technologies.

Meeting languages
Portuguese and English

Submission of Papers
Deadline: 12 February 2025

1. Oral communications
1.1 Submission of the paper abstract
– Paper abstracts must be submitted via the following link: https://forms.gle/H8iUtGqRNVxeC87L9, in Portuguese or English.
– The abstract must not exceed 2000 characters, including spaces;
– The abstract should contain a reference to the topic, objectives, methodology used and conclusions;
– Abstracts must be submitted by 12 February 2025;
– Validation of the abstracts will be communicated by email by 19 February 2025;

1.2 Submission of the full article
– The submission of the full paper (in Portuguese or English), for later publication in the proceedings of the event, must be in accordance with the template and formatting defined by the EIEA organising committee, which will be sent after the abstract has been accepted.
– Full papers must be submitted by 30 April, otherwise they will not be included in the event’s proceedings.

Oral presentations: 10 minutes
Equipment available: PC, projector, sound, wireless internet

2. Posters
2.1 Submission of the poster abstract
– Poster abstracts must be submitted via the following link: https://forms.gle/H8iUtGqRNVxeC87L9, in Portuguese or English.
– Poster abstracts must be submitted by 12 February 2025;
– The validation of the poster will be communicated by email by 19 February 2025;
– The template can be downloaded via the following link: https://labpaisagem.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Template_poster_PT.pptx

2.2 Poster presentation
– The content of the poster must ALWAYS include an abstract in English if the poster is designed in Portuguese;
– The poster must contain a reference to the topic, objectives, methodology used, conclusions, author’s name, organisation and e-mail address;
– Size: 90 cm x 120 cm (A1);
– The poster should follow the model defined by the EIEA 2025, but the font and design are at the author’s discretion, as long as it is legible;
– The insertion of graphics and/or images is the sole responsibility of the author;
– Each participant must bring their printed poster and display it in the places set aside for this purpose;
– The poster must also be sent in Power-Point (PPT) or PDF format, for later publication in the event’s book of minutes, by 30 April, otherwise it will not be included in the event’s book of minutes.

Poster presentations: 5 minutes

Maximum number of submissions:
– Each author may only submit up to 2 papers individually or up to 3 in co-authorship.

Student Special

Submissions until 12 February 2025

A special student call is open for the submission of abstracts relevant to the theme of the meeting.
After analysis and decision by the scientific committee, 3 scholarships will be awarded, at the registration fee, for 3 oral communications.
We’re counting on your abstracts!
Submit your work now!

Scientific Committee
The members of the EIEA 2025 scientific committee are:
– Francisco Carvalho, Landscape Laboratory
– Gabriela Trevisan – Prochild Colab
– Luís Dourado, University of Minho
– Susana Poças Falcão, Landscape Laboratory

Analysis of submissions by the Scientific Committee:

The abstracts of papers and posters will be accepted by a Scientific Committee, which will inform the respective authors of acceptance and/or proposed changes.

The papers will be analysed:

The abstracts of papers and posters will be accepted by the Scientific Committee, which will inform the respective authors of their acceptance and/or proposed changes.

The papers will be analysed on the basis of
– Appropriateness of the work to the theme of the meeting;
– Scientific quality;
– Relevance and innovation.

Authors will be informed of the decision on submitted papers by e-mail by 19 February 2025.

Call – Showcase of tools incorporating AI applied to education

Applications until 31 January 2025

During the 2nd International Meeting on Environmental Education, an exhibition of AI-based products will be created to support education and/or environmental education.
Applications must be submitted by 31 January 2025 using the appropriate form: https://forms.gle/67feEnxP8cuS5CpUA

Applications will be analysed by the scientific committee and the event’s organising committee, and all applicants will receive a response by February 17.

Rules for participation:
– Once approved, companies/entities must guarantee their presence for the entire two days of the event (27 and 28 February).
– Set-up can preferably take place all day on 26 February or 27 February in the morning from 7.30am, with the event kicking off at 9.00am.
– Event timetable: 9am – 6pm
– The organising committee will provide lunch for a maximum of 2 people per stand.
– Participation by companies/ organisations does not imply any payment.
– The organising committee does not cover travel costs or transport of materials.
– An area of 2m x 2m will be provided, in an enclosed space, with a table and chair and access to electricity.
– All decoration of the space is the sole responsibility of the company/entity.
– Set-up and dismantling must take place outside of event hours and is the responsibility of the company/entity.
– The company/entity is entirely responsible for monitoring the material on the stand.
– During event hours, stand staff must provide the necessary clarification to participants.
– Tools that can be tried out by participants will be favoured.

Clarifications and additional information can be requested from the organising committee at: geral@labpaisagem.pt or 253 421 218 or 968 173 837.

Meeting registration
– Registration runs from 06 December 2024 to 21 February 2025.
– Participants with papers must register after the results have been received by the scientific committee, which will be by 19 February 2025.
– Registrations must be made via the following link: https://forms.gle/481Z3MCjBJBCL4bs7

* Price includes VAT and does not include dinner. Participation in the meeting dinner on 27 February adds 36€ to the registration fee.

Payment
Institution details:
Name: Laboratório da Paisagem
Bank: BPI
IBAN:PT50 0010 0000 5344 3400 0012 6
NIB: 0010 0000 53443400001 26
SWIFT code: BBPIPTPL

Terms and conditions
– Registration fees include VAT;
– Registration includes lunch on both days of the event, as well as transport for the visit on the last day. Dinner on the 27th is not included;
– If you wish to register for the meeting dinner on 27 February, the registration fee will be increased by €36;
– Registrations will only be valid if proof of payment is sent to geral@labpaisagem.pt;
– Registration can be cancelled free of charge until 16 February 2025, after which the total amount paid will be forfeited.

Organising Committee
Members of the Landscape Laboratory who are part of the organisation of EIEA 2025:
Pedro Cunha
Rodrigo Oliveira
Susana Poças Falcão

Issuing Certificates
Certificates for the presentation of papers will only be issued to authors registered for the event.

Clarifications
All enquiries can be made to the organising committee at geral@labpaisagem.pt or 253 421 218 or 968 173 837.

Commitment to a low carbon event
Aware of the Municipality of Guimarães’ commitment to achieving Climate Neutrality 2030, Laboratório da Paisagem is organising the International Environmental Education Meeting as a low carbon event.

In order to fulfil these objectives, the following measures have been adopted:

– Vegetarian, seasonal and local menu at the event, to reduce the carbon footprint;
– Opting for locally produced, handmade gifts from post-production textile waste or from products of natural origin;
– Reducing printing and waste production at the event and focusing on reusing, repurposing and recycling.