Held as part of the International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST UGM 2025), the 6th Geoscience and Environmental Management Symposium is dedicated to supporting and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each accepted paper is mapped to relevant SDGs such as climate action, clean energy, responsible resource use, water and land management, and sustainable communities. Our program encourages interdisciplinary solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.
The accepted and presented papers will be submitted for possible inclusion to proceedings that are indexed by CPCI (part of Clarivate's Web of Science, Subject to acceptance), CNKI, Dimensions, EBSCO Discovery Service, Google Scholar, Naver, OCLC WorldCat Discovery Service, ProQuest-ExLibris Primo, ProQuest-ExLibris Summon, TD Net Discovery Service, Wanfang Data: Atlantis Highlights in Sustainable Development.
Important dates
23 June
Final submission deadline
18 July
Last notification of acceptance
25 July
Registration deadline
25 July
Revised paper and presentation documents submission deadline
30-31 July
The conference
Speakers
The conference invited speakers to enliven plenary and parallel sessions from various countries.
Shigeki Nakauchi
Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan
Abraham C. Tristán
Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Bradley P. Ladewig
University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Filip Biljecki
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Jian Xiong
Harbin Institute Technology, China
Yulfian Aminanda
Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei Darussalam
Iman Santoso
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Tutik Dwi Wahyuningsih
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Introduction Publications Previous events Committees
The 6th Geoscience and Environmental Management Symposium (GEM – ICST 2025) serves as an international interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present and discuss original research integrating geosciences, environmental management, engineering, and sustainability. Hosted by Universitas Gadjah Mada in conjunction with its major faculties, GEM focuses on advancing solutions to global challenges such as natural resource management, disaster risk reduction, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), every accepted paper is mapped to one or more of the 17 SDGs, fostering cross-disciplinary insights for a more sustainable future. Topics include land and water management, climate resilience, urban sustainability, circular economy, energy innovation, and more.
Publications
The accepted and presented papers will be submitted for possible inclusion to proceedings that are indexed by CPCI (part of Clarivate's Web of Science, Subject to acceptance), CNKI, Dimensions, EBSCO Discovery Service, Google Scholar, Naver, OCLC WorldCat Discovery Service, ProQuest-ExLibris Primo, ProQuest-ExLibris Summon, TD Net Discovery Service, Wanfang Data: Atlantis Highlights in Sustainable Development.
Since 2020, the Geoscience and Environmental Management Symposium has partnered with the International Conference on Science and Technology, with proceedings published in reputable outlets.
E3S Web of Conferences
Volume: 468
ISSN: 2267-1242
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume: 1233
Online ISSN: 1755-1315
Print ISSN: 1755-1307
E3S Web of Conferences
Volume: 325
ISSN: 2267-1242
E3S Web of Conferences
Volume: 200
ISSN: 2267-1242
Previous Events
In 2024, the symposium received over 385 manuscript submissions from 501 participants representing 17 countries. The conference addressed a comprehensive range of topics, including environmental management, disaster risk reduction, land, water, and natural resource management, engineering economy and cost analysis, environmental and geological engineering, environmental development technology, geo-maritime studies, geo-resources and geo-hazard mitigation, geo-tourism and cultural geography, human factors and ergonomics, human and natural resource management, industrial geography and supply chain engineering, safety, security and risk management, as well as urban and rural resources and land use management.
Watch the videoCommittees
Conference chair:
I Made Andi Arsana, S.T., M.E., Ph.D. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia) 
Publication chair:
Dr.Eng. Ir. Wawan Budianta, S.T., M.Sc. IPM. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Editor:
Prof. Rohayu Che Omar (Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia)
Prof. Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo (Chiba University, Japan)
Prof. Ben White (Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Dr. Abraham Cardenas Tristan (Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí,
Mexico)
Prof. Florencio C. Ballesteros Jr. (University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines)
Dr.Eng. Ir. Wawan Budianta, S.T., M.Sc. IPM. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Scientific committee:
Ratih Fitria Putri, Ph.D. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Seri Aryati, S.Pd., M.Sc. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
Preparing your paper
It is essential that the topic of your manuscript aligns with both the thematic scope of the symposium and the publisher’s guidelines. This ensures relevance to the conference objectives and resonance with the interests of attendees and readers.
All submissions must present original research and must not have been previously published or presented elsewhere. To uphold academic integrity, manuscripts must not exceed a similarity score of 20%, with no more than 5% similarity from any single source. 💡 We strongly recommend using plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin or iThenticate to verify manuscript originality.
All papers must be written in English (US) to ensure clarity and accessibility for an international audience.
Manuscript Format
- Abstract: Maximum 250 words (excluding title, authors, and affiliations).
- Layout: One-column format on A4 paper, submitted in DOCX and PDF.
- Length: Minimum of four pages to ensure sufficient detail and contribution.
- Template: Use the official Microsoft Word-Macro enabled document template (DOCM format), optimized for PC compatibility. Download here ↧
Ensure all fonts are embedded, and the document is not encrypted or secured. Avoid using headers, footers, bookmarks, form fields, hyperlinks, or annotations.
For compliance verification, we recommend using the PDF Analyzer ↗︎ provided by EDP Sciences.
Figures & Tables
All artworks must be submitted at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Tables and figures sourced externally must be in English (US), with proper permissions and citations in accordance with copyright regulations. Tables must not be included as pictures or screenshots.
Author Information
Provide complete credentials for all authors, including:
- Full names,
- Email addresses, and
- Institutional affiliations (list all if multiple), including city and country.
Do not include professional titles (e.g., Professor, Lecturer, HOD, Graduate Student) in affiliations. The order of author names must remain unchanged, unless formally approved by the publisher.
Ethical Citation Practices
Authors must avoid unethical citation practices, including:
- Excessive self-citation
- Irrelevant or honorary citations
- Over-reliance on citations from the target journal
Cite only sources that are directly relevant and substantiate your research. Refer to COPE’s guidelines on citation manipulation ↗︎ for further clarity.
Peer-Review Process
All submissions undergo:
- Initial editorial screening
- Blind peer review based on:
- Relevance and timeliness
- Technical and scientific rigor
- Novelty and originality
- Presentation quality
Decisions include: rejection, major revision, or minor revision. Authors will be notified via email and can track progress via their EDAS account.
Post-conference, accepted papers will undergo additional review by the publisher, who will determine final acceptance.
Publication Ethics
ICST UGM adheres to the COPE Guidelines for Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing ↗︎. All authors are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct ↗︎ as outlined by COPE.
Conference Attendance
Authors must attend the conference on July 30–31, 2025, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for a live Q&A session. Attendance is mandatory. If unavailable, a co-author must present in your place. Unpresented papers will be excluded from publication.
Downloadable templates and related documents
Docm paper template565 KBPaper guidelines
Code of Conduct for Authors
Springer Nature Book Publishing Policies
Information on Third Party Material
1. Peer Review Process
All submitted papers will undergo a blind peer review conducted by qualified reviewers. The review process evaluates:
- Relevance to the symposium theme
- Scientific and technical quality
- Originality and novelty
- Clarity of presentation
Decisions include: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.
2. Publication Ethics
The conference adheres to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) ↗︎ guidelines. Authors must ensure:
- Originality of work
- Proper citation of sources
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Ethical treatment of research subjects (if applicable)
3. Plagiarism Policy
Manuscripts must not exceed a similarity index of 20%, with no more than 5% from any single source. Plagiarism in any form will result in immediate rejection.
4. Authorship and Contributions
All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research. Changes in authorship after submission are only allowed with written consent from all authors and approval from the editorial committee.
5. Citation Ethics
Authors must avoid:
- Excessive self-citation
- Honorary or irrelevant citations
- Citation manipulation aimed at inflating metrics
Only cite sources that are directly relevant and support the research.
6. Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. All conflicts of interest must be declared during submission or review.
7. Editorial Independence
The editorial team operates independently and makes decisions based solely on the academic merit of submissions, free from commercial or institutional influence.
⚠️ Participants can only pay the conference fees after receiving an acceptance notification email.
Payment procedure
If you want to participate in this event, there are four steps that you need to follow to make a payment.
There are different fees that need to be paid to take part in this conference. Participants from Indonesia should pay the domestic participant fee.
| Presenter | |
|---|---|
| Regular | US$300 |
| Additional paper(s) | US$170 |
| Non-presenter | |
| Regular | US$100 |
| Presenter | |
|---|---|
| Regular | IDR3,500,000 |
| Additional paper(s) | IDR1,750,000 |
| UGM member | IDR3,000,000 |
| PPI member | IDR1,500,000 |
| Non-presenter | |
| Regular | IDR1,500,000 |
Payments cannot be made in cash; they must be via credit card or bank transfer.
If you pay with credit card, it will be charged in Indonesian Rupiah. USD1=IDR16,500.
Before confirming your payment in the confirmation form, you need to prepare these following items:
- The order ID number sent via email after a successful payment through the payment gateway.
- Your paper ID(s).
- The attendee/presenter name.
You can find your paper ID in the EDAS as shown by this following image:
Wait for the next 2–3 business days for us to verify your payment
Please make sure not to miss the date. The deadline for the payment confirmation is on July 25.
- Wait for the next 2–3 business days for us to verify your payment. Please make sure not to miss the date.
- The deadline for the payment confirmation is on July 25.
- If you still require further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Terms and conditions
- Participants can only pay the conference fees after receiving an acceptance notification email.
- The registration fee includes the following benefits: seminar materials, lunch, morning and afternoon teas, attendance of all technical sessions, and publication (excluding accommodation).
- The registration fee is applicable to one person only. Multiple attending authors must register separately, and those not presenting should register as non-presenters.
- After verifying your payment, a receipt will be generated from the payment confirmation details.
- Payments are nonrefundable.
- Payments cannot be made in cash; they must be made via payment gateway or credit card.
- Participants are responsible for transfer fees and bank charges.
- At least one author for each accepted paper must register as a presenter.
- Participants are charged based on their institution/affiliation, not the nationality of the first author.
- Submitting an extra paper applies only to the same presenter, except for UGM members.
Quick facts
Venue
R. Soegondo Building, UGM Faculty of Cultural Sciences
Bulaksumur, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281
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Need help?
To participate as a presenter in this symposium, there are nine steps that you need to follow.
Before submitting your paper, it is essential that all authors have an EDAS account. If you already have an EDAS account, you can proceed to the next step to submit your paper using your registered account.
Submit my paper1. Go to the EDAS site
Open your browser and navigate to edas.info. Click "Create a new account" below the login form.
2. Entry your details
Fill in the required fields (marked with a red asterisk). You can complete other information
after the registration. At the end of the form, tick the box “I consent to the EDAS privacy and
policies” and click "Add this person" to create your account.
Your account will require moderation for at least 24 hours.
3. Set up your password
Set up your initial password by clicking the link on your email. Ensure you check your inbox or spam mail for the email from the EDAS system. If you do not receive the email, feel free to contact us or the EDAS Helpdesk. Please note that we use third-party software, so you cannot request it at the end of time.
Your initial password has been created.
Your account has been successfully created.
You can now proceed to the next step to submit your paper in the system.
After creating an EDAS account, you can submit your paper in the system. To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please complete the following steps before submitting your paper:
- The registered EDAS account of all authors in your paper.
- Paper format and content in accordance with the author guidelines.
1. Log in to the UASC 2025 EDAS site
Type edas.info/N33736 and log in to your EDAS account.
2. Entry your paper details
Once logged in, click the "ICST: 6th Geoscience and Environmental Management Symposium" under the Track column.
Enter your paper details, tick the box “Add yourself as author,” and click the "Submit" button to register your paper.
Your paper has successfully been registered. You can now view it in your EDAS account.
3. Add your paper's author(s)
Click Add authors to add your co-authors (if available).
Enter your co-author’s name, EDAS ID, or email address. Alternatively, you can select their name from the co-author list. Then, click "Add author" button.
Click the "Select this person" button to confirm the addition.
4. Upload your document
After adding your co-author, click the "Upload the paper" button.
Tick the box “I have checked that the authors listed in the manuscript are the same as the current list of authors on the paper record,” choose your document, and click the "Upload ..." button.
Ensure your document is in the PDF format.
Your paper has been uploaded.
If you still require further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Your paper has been uploaded!
Your paper has been successfully uploaded and is now under review. We will notify you again soon.
Your paper will undergo a blind review process. You can monitor the status of your paper at any time from your account in the EDAS system. Additionally, you will receive an email notification once the review process is complete.
Check my paperIf your paper has been accepted for presentation at the conference, please ensure that you pay the conference fee prior to uploading the revised paper. Note that each paper can only be presented by one author, but one author can present multiple papers.
Check my paper IDThe 4th step of the submission process has been completed.
You can now prepare your revised paper and presentation document while awaiting verification of your payment.
Following the notification of acceptance, please finalize your paper in accordance with the author guidelines and review results. The corresponding author is responsible for verifying the title, list of authors, and their affiliations in the EDAS system and manuscript. Any revisions cannot be made after uploading the revised version by July 25.
The revised paper is ready to upload!
Your revised paper is now ready to be uploaded. Please proceed to upload your revised paper to the system.
1. Submit the revised paper
To complete the revised paper submission, please navigate to the EDAS dashboard page ↗︎ and click on your paper title. Then, upload your revised paper in PDF format by clicking the cloud icon in the "Revised paper" section.
Submit revised paper2. Select one of your presenter
By default, the author who submitted a paper will be presenting at the conference. If the submitter of your paper is not designated as the presenter, please specify the presenter in the EDAS paper page.
For any further assistance or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your revised paper has been submitted!
Please submit your presentation document as soon as possible. If you need to make any last-minute revisions, you can do so at the registration desk on July 30-31.
To complete the submission process, please navigate to the EDAS dashboard page ↗︎ and click on your paper title. Then, upload your
presentation in PPT, PPTX, or PDF format by clicking the
cloud icon in the Presentation section. Additionally, ensure that you approve the
public release (if applicable).
If you encounter any difficulties during the upload process, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that any presentations not received by the deadline will be considered as no-shows, in accordance with the non-presented paper policy.
Submit presentation documentYour presentation document has been submitted!
Your presentation document has been successfully submitted. Next, please ensure that you are available to present on July 30-31. If you are unable to present on the scheduled day, your paper will be considered as no-shows in accordance with the non-presented paper policy.
Following the submission of your revised paper and presentation document, it is essential that you participate in the live Q&A session at the conference. Please ensure that you allocate time on July 30-31 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as the conference program is non-negotiable and must adhere to the schedule provided by the organizing committee.
In the event that you are unable to attend, please arrange for one of your co-authors to represent you. Any changes to attendance will result in a corresponding change to the name listed on the certificate, which will be sent via email.