Deadline for submission of Abstracts: Wednesday, 30^th September 2026

The Organizing Committee of the 4th International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA) invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The conference will be held from 30^th November-4^th December 2026 at the Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda.

Abstract requirements:

1. Submit a 250-word abstract addressing one of the conference sub-themes.
2. Oral and poster presentations are accepted.

• Proposals for special sessions may also be considered.

2026. Abstracts should be submitted online through https://gorilla.mak.ac.ug/ by Wednesday, 30^th September 2026.
2027. Submissions will undergo peer review and will be considered on a rolling basis.

Key sub-themes include:

1. Geographies of Climate Change Resilience: Contradictions and Opportunities
2. Environmental Risk and the increasing Polycrisis

• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability of Livelihood

1. Emerging Geographic Technologies and Innovations for Resilience
2. Green-based transitions for sustainable livelihoods
3. Cities of the Future: Reimagining Urbanity in the Age of Innovation and Sustainability

• Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Nature-based Solutions
• Biodiversity, Biogeography and Ecosystem for Societal Resilience

1. Early Warning Systems and Anticipatory Actions for Resilient Communities
2. Geographies of water systems resilience
3. The Changing geography of agrifood systems

• Climate mobility, displacement and natural resource conflict

Objectives of the Conference

1. To facilitate the exchange of contemporary resilience-building knowledge and innovations across disciplines.
2. Enhance dialogue to bridge the science-policy-practice interface to address deficits that are limiting the resolution of pressing resilience challenges and shape policy agendas.

• Enhance capacities and capabilities of early career scientists through mentorship and dedicated training focused on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

1. Increase knowledge and scientific outputs from Sub-Saharan Africa by facilitating special issue publications
2. Provide an opportunity for increased networking and beneficial partnerships from attendees with varied backgrounds and professional affiliations to address complex sustainable development challenges

Details can be obtained from the conference website: www.gorilla.mak.ac.ug or by sending an email to: gorilla.conference@mak.ac.ug

Registration for the Conference: gorilla.mak.ac.ug/register

GORILLA Conference Secretariat

Department of Geography, Geo-Informatics and Climatic Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda

Contact Persons:

Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze – Local Organizing Committee Chair

Tel: +256 772 696 751

Dr. Jerome Lugumira – Co-Chair

Tel: +256 785 207 156

Download: GORILLA Flyer 2026 revised and

GORILLA Poster 2026 revised