The Third International Meeting on

Environmental
3 IMEBE
Biotechnology
and Engineering
) Risk assessment and environmental impact
) Wastewater & solid waste management, treatment and reuse
) Strategies for the protection and remediation of natural
environments
) Microbial ecology and molecular biology applications for a
better environmental control
) Environmental education and legislative aspect
) New perspectives

Palma de Mallorca
1st and 2nd International Meeting on
Environmental Biotechnology
Engineering (1IMEBE, and 2IMEBE)
and

took place in Mexico City in September

Spain
2004 and 2006.
21-25 September 2008
 Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are affected
by the interaction of factors from natural or anthropogenic
origin. Both of them have direct or indirect impact on the
environment causing deterioration of soil and water which are
fundamental matrices for the vital cycles of the ecosystems The action on the environment must be interactive
and therefore, the earth’s general equilibrium. To counteract with the participation of different disciplines having common
this damage, a series of strategies must be defined to protect objectives
and remediate the terrestrial and aquatic systems. These
strategies should focus on microbial ecology by promoting )One of the common objectives must be to preserve
vital reactions of the ecosystems’ matrices (soil, sediments, energy resources and create renewable ones.
water).
)Other common objective must be the re-use of waste
The congress intends to translate fundamental which should be valorized and not seen any more as
knowledge on the microbial ecology of impaired ecosystems waste but better as “new resources”.
into technological solutions for the restoration of terrestrial and
aquatic environments. The unification of fundamental and ) Finally, the last but not the least common objective must
applied research is of utmost importance because they are be to minimize pollution and discharge to the environment
interdependent and connected to the action-reaction of the in order to protect its ecology.
environment.
All this will be achieved only with the development
of cleaner and cheaper technologies both on an environmental
and an energy point of view as well as with an adequate
OBJECTIVE environmental education and a sustainable development.
Then the main objective of the congress will
be to integrate the different research technologies The topics treated in the previous conference
(engineering, biotechnology) in such a way that their included: soil and sediment remediation; aquifer remediation;
future action will be based on fundamental research solid waste management and treatment; hazardous waste;
(ecology). management and treatment; microbial ecology; molecular
biology; applications to environmental problems; wastewater
treatment; management, processes, reclamation, reuse,
appropriate technologies; environmental chemistry; sustainable
development; risk assessment and environmental impact; control
and modelling of environmental processes and environmental
education.
 CONFERENCE TOPICS*
I. Risk assessment and environmental impact IV. Microbial ecology and molecular biology applications
Land degradation processes (soil pollution, erosion & salinization) for a better environmental control
Pollution of the Aquatic ecosystems (water column, sediments & eutrophication)
Air Pollution (Mobile, fixed industrial & Landfill sources) Ecology of the natural and man made environments
Global climate change, C and N cycling Interactions between microorganisms
Interactions between microorganisms and plants
II. Wastewater & solid waste management, treatment and reuse Functional and structural diversity of bacteria
Environmental enzymes
Domestic & industrial wastewater
Municipal, animal, agro-food and hazardous wastes V. Environmental education and legislative aspect
Sewage sludge
Treatment technologies Ecocystems and education
Physicochemical & membrane processes Way of life and sustainable environment
Aerobic & anaerobic processes, wetlands Health risks
Integration of biological & physicochemical processes Legislative aspect for environmental protection
Nutrient removal (N and P) Water & organic waste treatment
Emerging pollutants (endocrine disruptors, micropollutants, etc) Soil conservation
Agronomic valorization
VI. New perpectives
III. Strategies for the protection and remediation of natural
environments Renewable energy production from waste & wastewater
High value products from wastes other than biofuels
Soil & aquatic environments including sediments Agriculture & forest management for a better control of greenhouse gases
Appropriate remediation technologies Technology needs in the developing world
Phytoremediation, bioremediation, bioaugmentation, Etc
biowaste addition, Electrokinetics, other techniques
Ecological processes and biocontrol * The different items included under each topics are only indicative
Sustainable agriculture and not exclusive. The submission of works on another subjects
Control and modelling of environmental processes within these topics are encouraged by the organizers, particularly
new aspects .
 IMPORTANT DATES
ACTIVITIES
Deadline for submission of abstracts March 20, 2008

The main activities of the 3IMEBE will consist of:

Authors notified for acceptance May 20, 2008
Guest Conferences
Oral Sessions
Deadline for registration with discount June 20, 2008
Poster Sessions
Roundtables
Short Courses Deadline for receipt of full manuscript
Competition of Best Presentations as poster registration with discount July 20, 2008

Conference September 21-25, 2008

LANGUAGE
Registration Fees
English will be the official conference language. Possible
English-Spanish translation will be available. Early Late
registration registration

Full fee € 350 € 400

Reduced fee* € 300 € 350
PUBLICATIONS Student fee € 200 € 250
Accompanying person fee € 100 € 110

Oral and poster presentations will be published in the Early registration (by June 20, 2008)
Proceedings of the 3IMEBE, in CD book with ISBN. Late registration (after June 20, 2008)
Papers will be published in English.
*Developing Countries
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Hector Poggi Varaldo, CINVESTAV-IPN (Mexico)
Jaime García Mena, CINVESTAV-IPN (Mexico) NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Mario T. Kato, University of Pernambuco (Brazil)
Carlos A. Chernicharo, Federal University of Mines (Brazil)
Alfons J.M. Stams, Wageningen University (The Netherlands)
Jules B. van Lier, Wageningen University (The Netherlands) Isabel Sastre Conde, IRFAP (Balear Island)
James A. Field, Arizona University (USA) José L. Sanz, UAM (Madrid)
Claudia Etchebehere, University of Republic (Uruguay) Maricarmen Lobo Bedmar, IMIDRA (Madrid)
Adalberto Noyola, Engineering Institute, UNAM (Mexico) Cristina León Cófreces, ITACyL (Valladolid)
Hervé Macarie, IRD (France) Mª Cruz García González ITACyL (Valladodid)
Steven Criquet, University Paul Cézanne (France) Fernándo Fernández-Polanco, University of Valladolid
Tom Arnot, University of Bath (England) Pedro García Encinas, University of Valladolid (Valladolid)
Edward Stertiford, University of Leeds (England) Juan Lema, University of Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)
Luis Fernández Linares, UPIBI (Mexico) Ramón Méndez, University of Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)
Rosa Icela Beltrán, University of Hidalgo (Mexico) Aldo E. González, CIB-CSIC (Madrid)
Otto Benjamin, University of Campeche (Mexico) Margarita Martín Fernández, UCM (Madrid)
Walter Patricio Mac Cormack Antartic Institute (Argentina) Carlos Garcia Izquierdo, CSIC (Murcia)
Nikolae Dinev, Institute of Soil Science Sofia (Poland) José Luis R. Gallego, University of Oviedo (Asturias)
Krishna R. Reddy, University of Illinois (USA) Luis Gómez, UPM (Madrid)
Sami Sayadi, Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax (Tunisia) Jesús Pastor, CSIC (Madrid)
Anna Barra Caracciolo, IRSA-CNR Rome (Italy) Carlos Rad, University of Burgos (Burgos)
Jonathan Kahl, University of Wisconsin (USA) Emilio Benítez León. CSIC. (Granada)
Michael Schloter. GSF-Institute of Soil Ecology (Germany) Anna Romani Institute of Aquatic Ecology. (Girona)
Óscar Betancourt. FUNSAD (Ecuador) Eloy García Calvo. UAH, IMDEA (Madrid)
Aboubakar S. Ouattara, University of Ouagadougo (Burkina Faso) Ana Elías Saénz. UPV (Bilbao)
Colin Burton. CEMAGREF Rennes (France) Xavier Flotas GIRO. IRTA ( Lleida)
Lukas Y. Wick. Helmboltz Centre for Environmental (Germany)
 CONFERENCE SITE
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
The conference will be held at University of Balear
Island UIB in Palma de Mallorca (www.uib.es). It is just outside
Local organizing committee of the city.

Isabel Sastre Conde. IRFAP Balear Island Mallorca (from latin 'insula maior', and then
José Luis Sanz. UAM Madrid 'Maiorica' meaning major island) is an impressive island, the
Antonio Martorell. IRFAP Balear Island biggest of the balearic archipielago, it's the most eastern region of
Jaume Vadell UIB. Balear Island Spain. The Mallorcans themselves are descended from a mix that
Xavier Guliaf. UIB. Balear Island includes Spanish, Arabs and Carthaginians. The geography of the
Gerardo López López IRFAP. Balear Island island allows you to choose all kinds of activities, whether you're
looking for an urban athmosphere, such as Palma, or if you prefer
Ana Ibáñez IRFAP. Balear Island
a more relaxed rural environment or it's countless sun-drenched
Emiliano E. Díaz, UAM. Madrid gorgeous clean beaches
Nuria Fernández, UAM. Madrid
Jeroni Vera UIB. Balear Island Palma
Palm is a wonderful city in which you have a
number of monuments that you should be sure to visit. The gotic
Margalida Colómbas UIB. Balear Island
cathedral with its stained-glass windows dominates the waterfront
and backs onto the oldest part of the city where churches of
International organizing committee medieval, gothic and baroque periods are found along with
Renaissance style buildings (like the City Hall) and stately homes
Fernando Esparza-García. CINVESTAV-IPN. Mexico with beautiful patios. The maze of streets at the back of the
Elvira Ríos. CINVESTAV-IPN Mexico cathedral leads to the beautiful Banys Àrabs, the old Moorish bath
Rafael Hernández. CINVESTAV-IPN Mexico house which is worth a visit. The Palau de l'Almudaina stands
Ireri Roble. CINVESTAV-IPN Mexico opposite the cathedral entrance. L'Almudaina used to be the
palace of the Moorish governors and later of the Mallorcan Kings.
Lucho Constatino. UPP. Mexico
The Castell de Bellver (the Castle of Bellver) is a beautiful well-
Susana Vázquez. CONICET. Argentina preserved fortress dating back to the 14th century. It is located on
Teresa Álvarez Aliaga. Biochemical Institute. Bolivia the top of a wooded hill and has spectacular views over Palma
Bay.

www.a-palma.es; http://www.emtpalma.es/;

Weather in Mallorca.
Mallorca Mallorca is typically Mediterranean with
hot, dry hot summers in the high 20°s or even 30ºs, and mild
winters, with the temperatures roughly half that of summer (rarely
below 5º). Mallorca experiences irregular rainfall, mostly tending
to fall between autumn and winter. Generally speaking Mallorca
presents a high humidity level, as it is an island
 Communications to Palma.
Palma. Son Sant Joan" international 3rd-IMEBE FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
airport lies 8 kilometers east of Palma and is the main access to the island.
There are direct flights to Mallorca from every major national airport such as
Madrid's Barajas and Barcelona's Prat. Direct connections from other Family Name:………………………………
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If you arrive in Palma by boat:

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http://www.balearia.com/

REGISTRATION Chairmen
Dr. Isabel SASTRE CONDE
Detach Pre-registration form to receive registration IRFAP
information that will follow, Consult our Web site*: Conselleria d`Agricultura
d`Agricultura i Pesca
C/ Eusebi Estada n 145 . 07009 Palma de Mallorca. SPAIN
Phone/Fax: (+34) 971176100 ext 65358/ (34) 971177107
Email: [email protected]
www.uibcongres.org Web:http://www.caib.es
(still under constuction)
Dr. José Luis SANZ
To obtain more information about the conference Dpto. de Biología Molecular
write to: Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
[email protected] Cantoblanco, Crtra. de Colmenar, Km.15 28049 SPAIN
Phone: +34-91-497.8078 / 4303/ 3601 Fax: +34-91-497.8087
* In the web site you will get more information about Abstract E-mail: [email protected]
submission and preparation. http://www.cbm.uam.es/jlsanz