CEMarin invites the scientific community to reflect on the immediate impacts caused by the recent cyclonic events on the Archipelago-Seaflower Biosphere Reserve, and to propose future visions for sustainable development considering the resilience to them. Therefore, we open this call for chapters in an open access book containing technical and scientific tools for the reconstruction and sustainable socioeconomic development
of the Archipelago.

1. GENERAL AIM
To contribute to an international and interdisciplinary open access book that establishes a scientifically-based conceptual framework for an efficient Climate Change adaptation and mitigation in the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve. The publication will cover all relevant fields of marine sciences (biology, ecology, engineering, climatology, social sciences, bioeconomy, etc.), for the assessment of impacts, the current situation and future challenges for urban, rural and regional planning and for risk management, aimed at adaptation to climate change. This also includes the socio-economic development based on resilience, multiculturalism, dialogue of knowledge and the sustainable use of ecosystem services of the Archipelago. Types of book chapters include original research, opinion papers and reviews. The latter type is especially welcome.
2. BOOK PUBLICATION DETAILS
Preliminary book title: “TOWARDS AN EFFICIENT CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION IN THE SEAFLOWER BIOSPHERE RESERVE”
Publishing house: Springer Nature.
Members of the editorial board coordination:
● Jose Ernesto Mancera Pineda, Ph.D. National Director of Research and
Laboratories, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
● Andrés Fernando Osorio Arias, Ph.D. Director of Oceanography and Coastal Engineering Research Group-OCEANICOS, Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Executive Director of CEMarin.
● Cesar Toro, Ph.D. IOC Secretary for IOCARIBE.
3. CALL DIRECTED TO
All researchers working Climate Change mitigation and adaptation in the Seaflower biosphere reserve. Researchers are invited to participate in more than one chapter, however, only the lead author will receive the funds.
4. DELIVERABLES
Researchers benefiting from this call must provide to CEMarin:
- A book chapter in English (review, original research or opinion manuscript)
taking into account the following specifications:
a. A volume of 10 and 20 pages.
b. Use the IPCC report 5 (AR5) as a reference for the definition of Risk,
Threat and Vulnerability. - A press release (max. two pages) presenting the progress of the investigation
for general outreach purposes.
5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Send a one-page-abstract of the proposed chapter clearly stating the topic to be covered and specifying if it is a review, an original research or an opinion manuscript to scientificpm@cemarin.org. Please include the name and affiliation of all participants.
- Evaluations will be done double-blinded.
- Proposals are welcome in English.
6. BUDGET
Beneficiaries will receive 5,000,000 (five million) COP as expense allowance per book chapter. The money can be used at the discretion of the beneficiary. NOTE: part of the payment can be disbursed upon request before the final product delivery; however, if the final product is not delivered on time, the money must be reimbursed.
● Publication costs and open access fees will be covered by CEMarin.
7. SCHEDULE
Launch of the call | February 10th 2021 |
Closing of proposals reception | February 28th 2021 |
Response to applicants | March 15th 2021 |
Press release delivery | August 1st 2021 |
Final document delivery | November 30th 2021 |
For more information, please email questions to scientificpm@cemarin.org or convocatorias@cemarin.org.