First Circular of the 6th International Conference of Palaeogeography 

May 17–20, 2024 Nanjing, China 

http:// www.isp2022.org 

Life Evolution, Palaeogeography and Resources 

Introduction 

The International Conference of Palaeogeography (ICP) is a biennial event that aims to foster  international academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration in palaeogeography and related  fields. It also has strategic significance for the prediction and exploration of energy and mineral  resources worldwide. Since its inception in 2013, the ICP has been held five times in China,  including in Beijing (2013), Beijing (2015), Chengdu (2017), Beijing (2019) and Wuhan (2022). On the recommendation of late Prof. Zengzhao FENG, which was agreed by the International  Society of Palaeogeography Council, the sixth ICP (ICP6) is to be co-sponsored by the International  Society of Palaeogeography, the Palaeontological Society of China, China University of Petroleum  (Beijing), Editorial Committee of the Journal of Palaeogeography, and Lithofacies Palaeogeography  Committee of the Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry and will be  organized by Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences  (NIGPAS), along with some other organizations in China. The ICP6 will take place in Nanjing,  China in May, 2024.

Sadly, Prof. Zengzhao FENG passed away in January, 2023. We would like to commemorate his great contributions to the development of palaeogeography in China and beyond by hosting a successful ICP6.

1. Organization 

Sponsors 

The International Society of Palaeogeography (ISP) 

The Palaeontological Society of China (PSC) 

China University of Petroleum (Beijing) 

Editorial Committee of the Journal of Palaeogeography 

Lithofacies Palaeogeography Committee of the Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry 

Organizer 

Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS) 

Co-organizers 

State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy (LPS) 

Stratigraphy and Paleontology Committee of the Geological Society of China Coalfield Geology Committee of the Geological Society of China 

Petroleum Geology Committee of the Chinese Petroleum Society 

Jiangsu Palaeontological Society (JPS) 

Northwest University 

Nanjing University 

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) 

China University of Petroleum (East China)

Central South University 

Zhejiang Institute of Geological Survey 

Wuhan Center of China Geological Survey 

Bureau of Natural Resources, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province 

Bureau of Natural Resources, Ningcheng County, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

2. Sessions 

The sessions of the ICP6 include (but not limited to): 

(1) Palaeobiogeography and major evolutionary events of life  

(2) Lithofacies palaeogeography and sedimentology  

(3) Tectonic palaeogeography and global palaeogeographic reconstruction  

(4) Resource palaeogeography and sedimentary mineral deposits  

(5) Quaternary palaeogeography and palaeogeography of human historical periods  (6) Palaeogeography and Earth system modeling  

(7) Small-scale palaeogeography and sedimentary architecture  

(8) Global change and event sedimentation  

(9) Lake sedimentation and palaeogeography  

(10) New theories and techniques in palaeogeographic researches We welcome all colleagues to actively propose new sessions by filling out the session application form (see attachment). Please submit to the conference secretariat (icp6@nigpas.ac.cn)  before the deadline (October 1, 2023)

5. Organizing Committee 

Chairman: Renbin ZHAN, Zhidong BAO 

Vice chairman: Jun WANG, Bo WANG, Hairuo QING, Xiujuan ZHENG 

Member:

Secretary General: Yuandong ZHANG, Benzhong XIAN 

Vice Secretary General: Yuan WANG, Bin WAN, Xiang FANG 

Secretariat Office:

6. Reviewing committee of the Awards for Best Presentations by Young Scientists

Chairman: to be confirmed.

Member: to be confirmed. 

Secretary General: Yuan WANG.

7. Venue and schedule 

Venue: Nanjing Hengda Hotel, No. 188 Yonghu Road, Lishui District, Nanjing, Jiangsu  Province

Schedule:

8. Field excursions

(1) Pre-conference field excursion: Neoproterozoic–Palaeozoic marine deposits and  geological events in Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces, South China. 

Participants will visit several classic stratigraphic sections and biotas of Neoproterozoic and  Palaeozoic in the border area of Anhui, Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces, including the Lantian biota  in Anhui Province, the Duibian section (GSSP for the Jiangshanian Stage, Cambrian) in Jiangshan  City, Huangnitang section (GSSP for the Darriwilian Stage, Ordovician) in Changshan County, Lijia  biota in Jiande City, and the Meishan section (GSSPs for both the Changxingian Stage of Permian,  and the Permian-Triassic Boundary) in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, etc

(2) Post-conference field excursion 1: Neoproterozoic–Palaeozoic successions and fossil  records in the Middle–Upper Yangtze Region, South China

Participants will investigate several classic stratigraphic sections and some exceptionallypreserved biotas of Neoproterozoic to Palaeozoic in Hubei, Hunan and Chongqing provinces/municipality, including the Shibantan biota (Ediacaran), Luoyixi section (GSSP for the  Guzhangian Stage, Cambrian), Paibi section (GSSP for the Paibian Stage, Cambrian), Liexi biota (Ordovician) and Xiangxi Global Geopark (UNESCO) in Hunan Province, and the Huanghuachang  section (GSSP for the Dapingian Stage, Ordovician) and Wangjiawan section (GSSP for the  Hirnantian Stage of Ordovician, and the Ordovician-Silurian boundary) in Hubei Province, and  possibly a few stratigraphic sections of Upper Palaeozoic, etc.

(3) Post-conference field excursion 2: Mesozoic terrestrial deposits and biotas in the YanLiao area, North China.

Participants will investigate several classic sections of Middle Jurassic to Lower Cretaceous  terrestrial deposits and a few fossil sites of the Jehol biota in the border area of Inner Mongolia  Autonomous Region and Liaoning Province, including the Daohugou section and biota (Middle  Jurassic) in Ningcheng County, Inner Mongolia, and the Tiaojishan Formation biota (Late Jurassic) at Guancai Mountain in Jianping County, Liaoning, and the classic Jehol Biota site (Early  Cretaceous) at Sihetun, and a nearby famous archaeological site of Hongshan Culture at Niuheliang,  Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, etc.

9. Financial support and registration fee 

The conference will provide some financial supports to a few specific participants who cannot  afford the expenses of travelling and accommodations. One of the available supports is from the  Journal of Palaeogeography-(English Edition). Those scholars outside China who meet the  following criteria may apply for financial support to attend this conference: 

(1) Contribute a full-text manuscript to the Journal of Palaeogeography-(English Edition) (JCR: Q1; IF=2.789 (2021), journal website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-palaeogeography) by November 15, 2023), which will be peer-reviewed, and in case the manuscript  is eventually accepted by April 15, 2024; 

(2) Attend this conference and give an oral presentation. 

Note: 1) The financial support may cover the conference registration fee, accommodation and  round-trip international airfare (economy class only); 2) Those who wish to apply for the supports,please specify "Application for the 6th International Conference of Palaeogeography" in the  manuscript submission e-mail or cover letter. 

The detailed information about registration fees and other financial supports will be given in the second circular.

10. Important dates

11. Topics and conveners 

The specific format of the abstracts and presentations will be introduced in the Second Circular. 

The Organizing Committee will invite some scholars to give plenary talks and detailed  information will be distributed in the Third Circular the Conference Programme.

12. Contact information 

Please send e-mail to Secretariat Office (icp6@nigpas.ac.cn) for general issues,  

while for specific issues you may contact the following personals: 

Lingzhi ZHANG: +86 17665062599, lzzhang@nigpas.ac.cn 

Xiang FANG: +86 18652964730, xfang@nigpas.ac.cn 

Address: Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.  39 East Beijing Road, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu, China

Yuan WANG: +861062396149, +8613522568882, jpalaeo2012@163.com 

Address: Editorial office of Journal of Palaeogeography, China University of Petroleum  (Beijing), No. 20 Xueyuan Road, Haidian, Beijing 100083, China

Attachment: Session application form

Please submit to the conference secretariat (icp6@nigpas.ac.cn) before the deadline (October 1,  2023).