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    The document announces the 14th Asian Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment to be held from February 26-29, 2024 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The conference theme is "Geoscience and Engineering for Disaster Resilience" and will include technical programs, workshops, field trips, and social events. Abstract submissions are being accepted through the conference website until May 30, 2023. The conference will address topics related to site characterization, geological hazards, engineering geology, tunneling, marine engineering, and new technologies. Post-conference field trips will explore areas featuring orangutans, wildlife, and rainforest hiking.

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    The document announces the 14th Asian Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment to be held from February 26-29, 2024 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The conference theme is "Geoscience and Engineering for Disaster Resilience" and will include technical programs, workshops, field trips, and social events. Abstract submissions are being accepted through the conference website until May 30, 2023. The conference will address topics related to site characterization, geological hazards, engineering geology, tunneling, marine engineering, and new technologies. Post-conference field trips will explore areas featuring orangutans, wildlife, and rainforest hiking.

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    The document announces the 14th Asian Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment to be held from February 26-29, 2024 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The conference theme is "Geoscience and Engineering for Disaster Resilience" and will include technical programs, workshops, field trips, and social events. Abstract submissions are being accepted through the conference website until May 30, 2023. The conference will address topics related to site characterization, geological hazards, engineering geology, tunneling, marine engineering, and new technologies. Post-conference field trips will explore areas featuring orangutans, wildlife, and rainforest hiking.

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    ARC-14 (Second Circular)

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    The document announces the 14th Asian Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment to be held from February 26-29, 2024 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The conference theme is "Geoscience and Engineering for Disaster Resilience" and will include technical programs, workshops, field trips, and social events. Abstract submissions are being accepted through the conference website until May 30, 2023. The conference will address topics related to site characterization, geological hazards, engineering geology, tunneling, marine engineering, and new technologies. Post-conference field trips will explore areas featuring orangutans, wildlife, and rainforest hiking.

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    SECOND CIRCULAR

    14 ARC of IAEG
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    Asian Regional Conference of International Association
    for Engineering Geology and the Environment
    'Geoscience and Engineering for Disaster Resilience'
    26-29 Feb 2024
    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

    CALL FOR PAPER!! INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR


    ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
    AND THE ENVIRONMENT
    Introduction

    ARC14 is organized by Society for Engineering


    Geology and Rock Mechanics Malaysia (SEGRM).
    The organizer offer an ideal opportunity and
    platform for professionals from the international
    engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
    community to exchange the latest experiences and
    14th Asian Regional
    ideas, particularly on the conference theme
    “Geoscience and Engineering for Disaster Conference of
    Resilience”. In addition to the technical programs, International
    we will organize short courses, workshops, technical Association of
    visits, exhibitions, as well social programs. We will
    Engineering Geology
    also offer attractive programs for young
    researchers and students, such as Young and
    Engineering Geologist Session. the Environment

    Source: Website of JSEG & IAEG Japan National Group


    Venue and Sub-Theme

    HOTEL: to be confirmed
    Sabah (East Malaysia) occupies about 76 115
    km2 at the northeast of the island of Borneo.
    Much of the topography is rugged, especially
    on the west coast. The state is built mainly of
    very thick, folded, Upper Cretaceous to
    Tertiary marine sedimentary rocks, with lavas
    and plutonites, and subordinate Mesozoic
    metamorphic rocks.

    SUB-THEME
    Site Characterization, Field & Laboratory Testing and Problematic Grounds
    Geological Hazards (Landslides, Earthquakes, etc.)
    Engineering Geology and Geotechnics in Wet Tropical Terrains
    Tunnelling for Infrastructures and Underground Facilities
    Marine Engineering Geology and Offshore Geohazards
    New Technology in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics including
    Renewable Energy
    Special Session on ‘Landslide Hazard and Risk Assessment’ and ‘Geoscience
    and Engineering Roles in Community=Based Disaster Risk Management’

    Program & Dateline

    Date Description

    Open
    1st January 2023
    for Extended Abstract Submission

    Dateline
    30th May 2023
    for Submission of Extended Abstract

    Confirmation
    30th July 2023
    of Acceptance of Extended Abstracts


    Last Day
    31st October 2023 for Submission of Corrected Extended Abstract 
    Tentative
    Pre-conference Workshop
    01. Workshop (Day 1): Engineering
    Geological Modelling

    02. Workshop (1 Day): New


    Technology on Landslide & Risk
    Assessment for Critical
    Infrastructure

    03. Workshop (2 Days): Principles


    & Practices of Engineering Geology
    & Rock Engineering

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    Post Conference: Field Trip
    Option 1 (Sandakan Area) : 2D1N/3D2N Bilit Rainforest Lodge;
    Sepilok OrangUtan / Kinabatangan River

    Head over to the famous Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre located at the Kabili-
    Sepilok Forest Reserve.
    Enjoy and explore as you get to encounter Bornean-endemic Orang Utans up close as
    they frolic in their natural habitat.
    Embark on a 2-hour journey through rustic countryside villages to the Bilit Jetty.
    Upon arrival at the jetty, you will take a short boat ride to Bilit Rainforest Lodge located
    at Bilit Village.
    In the evening, you will be take a river cruise along the Kinabatangan River to encounter
    wildlife situated along the river. A few favourites include the Proboscis Monkey, rare bird
    species of Borneo, and maybe even Pygmy Elephants!
    Post Conference: Field Trip
    Option 2 (Lahad Datu Area) : 3D2N Tabin Wildlife Reserve or
    3D2N Borneo Rainforest Lodge

    The exclusive rainforest resort located within Tabin Wildlife Reserve, is the largest wildlife
    reserve in Malaysia with a total land area of 123,000 hectares. If you are a traveler drawn
    to the beauty of exotic Borneo Island, then Tabin Wildlife Reserve, winner of the “Most
    promising tourist attraction” award, is one of the places you should not miss.

    The award-winning Borneo Rainforest Lodge is nestled in a magnificent setting alongside


    the Danum River flowing through Sabah's largest protected Lowland Rainforest - Danum
    Valley Conservation Area - 43,800 Hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical flora and
    fauna in the eastern part of Sabah! This pristine Rainforest is also home to more than 340
    species Birds, 124 species of Mammals, 72 species of Reptiles, 56 species of Amphibians and
    a staggering 200 species of plants per hectare. Their Chalets has only 31 individual chalets
    with fans and en-suite bathrooms, accommodating up to only 60 guests on any one day
    and on a Full-Board basis.
    Post Conference: Field Trip
    Option 3 (Semporna Area) : 3D2N / 4D3N Semporna Islands
    with Bohey Dulang Hike

    Bohey Dulang island is the second-largest island in the Tun Sakaran Marine Park, the
    journey from Semporna to this island takes around 35 minutes by speed boat. You can enjoy
    a hiking activity on this island, and it takes about 45 minutes to an hour for you to reach its
    353 meters peak top. Along with your hiking journey, you will be accompanied by the
    island's unique flora and fauna such as colorful birds, monkeys(Long-tailed macaque), and
    rare plants that grow on volcanic rocks.

    Photo credit: Klook

    Photo credit: Klook


    Submission of Abstract

    Please check our website page to submit your abstract through the link given
    https://www.arc14.asia/ and click here to download the abstract template

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    Photo credit: Worldwide

    Contact us
    Website: https://arc14.asia/
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: +6018-2524267 (Whatsapp only)
    Kota Kinabalu
    Kota Kinabalu is a city situated strategically
    in the West Coast of the Malaysian state of
    Sabah. Locals here often refers Kota Kinabalu
    as ‘KK’ in short. One can find themselves
    exploring ocean deep to mountain high, faces
    the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine
    Park, with beautiful beaches, reefs and sea
    sports just 15 minutes away from the coast,
    plus the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
    Kinabalu Park, where Sabah’s iconic
    mountain, Mount Kinabalu, can be reached in
    2 hours from the city centre. KK is a
    charming modern city offering international-
    standard hotels and resorts. To go around
    and out of KK, public transportation such as
    taxis, buses, trains, and e-hailing services are
    available. Ranging from islands and beaches,
    museums and art galleries, cultural villages,
    local markets, and notable landmarks, visitors
    to KK can explore nearby attractions and be
    spoiled for choices as KK also offers a wide
    range of food selection.

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