XVII Population Conference

The first session will focus on the central theme of the conference: depopulation, depopulated areas and demographic revitalisation in rural areas with low population density. The inaugural lecture will be given by the writer and journalist Sergio del Molino. A round table will also be organised on this subject, including experiences of recovery of depopulated and/or empty rural villages and spaces.

The second session of the conference will analyse some of the dynamics and sociodemographic and territorial processes linked to the current socio-economic model in urban spaces, and especially migrations, residential mobility and other population flows. Finally, the discussions of the third session will focus on the processes of vulnerability of the population and the study of social groups.

The field trip will take place on the Spanish and French sides of the Pyrenees, in order to compare the different dynamics and demographic processes in both territories, and considering the role of the railway to reinforce and enhance these spaces.

RESEARCH

Geographical research on issues of population and territory will be welcome, but also other research coming from related disciplines, whether in oral or poster communication. In particular, researchers from other countries are also encouraged to present papers on the topics addressed by the conference. The general official language of the conference and sessions will be Spanish, but presentation of contributions can be made in Spanish, English or French.