32ⁿᵈ INTERNATIONAL KARSTOLOGICAL SCHOOL “CLASSICAL KARST”

Dear colleagues!

You are cordially invited to participate at 32nd International Karstological School »Classical Karst«: Extreme conditions and events in Karst, which will take place from the 16th to 20st June 2025 in Postojna, Slovenia.

The registration and abstract submission form will open in early February. More information will be available soon, and in a few days you can also find it at https://iks.zrc-sazu.si/en/

The 32nd IKS will be dedicated to extreme conditions and events in karst. Therefore, we invite participants to share their experiences in characterizing karst environments, elucidate the challenges they have encountered and present their inventive solutions.

Climate changes and the unrestricted growth of population result in increasing frequency and intensity of extreme hydrological and climatic events in karst regions, posing significant threats to both people and the environment. The 32nd International Karstological School will focus on monitoring these extreme events and understanding their underlying mechanisms, while exploring strategies for early warning, prevention, and mitigation of their impacts. The program will examine how surface changes influence the karst subsurface and provide a platform to share experiences, challenges, and solutions in monitoring such events. Additionally, attention will be given to extreme events in geological past, with insights drawn from cave sediments and other cave or surface formations. Finally, discussions will address policies and measures aimed at reducing the impact of extreme events on karst environments and the communities that depend on them. Participants are encouraged to contribute by sharing their experiences, the challenges they have faced and the insights they have gained.

Welcome to participate!