The conference theme is "Geomorphological response to environmental change"

Before I conclude, I want to briefly return to those key words in to your conference theme - that these are tough times.

The first problem was the question of what the conference theme was to be.

In the past two years, conference themes have taken a more serious turn.

The conference theme was "Communities, connections and the economy".

These sessions often examine the conference theme from the aspects of the Divisions/Interest Groups.

The conference theme was 'From a socialist to a market-oriented society' and it looked at the growing opportunities for women within the new social structures.

In between conferences, intermediary activities are planned, which will feed into the formulation of the subsequent conference themes and questions.

I think Mr Godmanis' idea on the conference theme is a very interesting one.