Events
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17-21 Aug 2020 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
UNESCO Karst 2020 – ONLINE
Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources. UNESCO Karst 2020 - now online, owing to COVID-19
Western Kentucky University, the George Wright Society, and the Mammoth Cave Area Biosphere Reserve invite you to attend Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources: A Workshop on Sustainability and Community in Bowling Green, Kentucky to be held in August 2020 (postponed from May, in response to COVID-19 situation). This four day meeting will include technical scientific sessions, interactive workshops, guided tours, and field excursions to nearby Mammoth Cave Area Biosphere Reserve and it's core area Mammoth Cave National Park Special events include a pre-meeting field trip hosted by the United State Geological Survey Karst Interest Group and the Cave Research Foundation, the 50th Anniversary of the International Association of Hydrogeologists Karst Commission, and opportunities on two evenings to dine and socialize in local show caves.
The purpose of this meeting is to enhance communication and the sharing of ideas and resources between major international conservation and science programs that protect, study, or manage cave and karst resources. The meeting will bring together a diverse group of managers, scientists, educators, and community partners to share successes and challenges in promoting sustainability and community involvement while protecting fragile karst ecosystems.
All those interested in participating are welcome to join us. Below are major international conservation and science programs that will be represented:
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB)
UNESCO World Heritage Convention (WHC)
UNESCO Global Geopark Network (GGN)
UNESCO/IUGS International Geoscience Program Project #661 (IGCP)
International Association of Hydrogeologists Karst Commission (IAH KC)
International Research Center on Karst under the auspices of UNESCO (IRCK)
UNESCO International Hydrological Program (IGHP)
International Geographical Union Karst Commission (IGU KC)
World Karst Aquifer Map (WOKAM) Program
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
**Note that although the meeting will include participants from UNESCO programs, the workshop is not sanctioned by UNESCO or the U.S. government.Price: $450
Organised by Western Kentucky University, George Wright Society, Mammoth Cave Area Biosphere Reserve.
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31 Aug - 2 Sep 2020 – Calgary, Canada
GeoConvention 2020
GeoConvention 2020 will host a wide variety of earth science sessions, hosted by some of the brightest minds and thought leaders in industry and academia. (Postponed from May 2020 owing to COVID-19)
For 2020, GeoConvention is incorporating content from GAC, MAC and IAH-CNC.Organised by Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG), Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysists (CSEG) and the Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS).
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8-9 Sep 2020 – Łódź, Poland
XXIII SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ,,EXPLOITATION AND RISKS TO WATER INTAKES”
The conference is addressed to hydrogeologists as well as water and sewage engineers. The conference will cover the following issues:
• municipal water management;
• hydrogeochemistry;
• hydrogeological conditions for water intakes;
• modern research methods;
• current challenges of hydrogeology;
• water and sewage technologies including trenchless technologies.
The conference language is polish.Organised by Polish Association of Sanitary Engineers and Technicians.
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9-10 Sep 2020 – Rome, Italy
ICSD 2020 : 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 9 – 10 September 2020 Rome, Italy
09/10/2020. European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 8th ICSD 2020 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular focus on Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability.
The Conference theme : Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: Research, Practice and Education
The 8th ICSD 2020 will be an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics.
Papers will be published in Open Access EJSD Journal (Thompson Reuters) and Proceedings.Price: 400
Organised by European Center of Sustainable Development , CIT University.
https://ecsdev.org/conference/8th-icsd-2020 
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20-25 Sep 2020 – São Paulo, Brazil
POSTPONED: 47th IAH Congress
GROUNDWATER 4.0: CONNECTED, VISIBLE AND ETHICAL. -----------COVID-19 UPDATE---------------
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing and caution needed across the world, the Organising Committee for the Congress in Brazil have made the difficult decision to reschedule the 47th IAH Congress.
Having hoped that the Congress would be the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ that we could all look forward to, the Committee are deeply disappointed that they will not be able just yet to welcome everyone to Sao Paulo, especially those who had hoped to make long-awaited presentations. They are now considering the best options for rearranging the Congress and will look forward once again to welcoming everyone to Sao Paulo, with new plans to be released very soon. They will be in touch with those of you who have already registered for the Congress or who have submitted abstracts.
Questions or comments? Email info@iah.org.
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The 2020 Groundwater Congress brings together three large water groups - International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), Latin American Groundwater Association (ALHSUD) and Brazilian Groundwater Association (ABAS). The event will help promote the connection of hydrogeologists from Latin America as never before and strengthen IAH’s reach worldwide.
There will be sessions on hydrogeological science and technologies, as well as groundwater in the wider environmental and societal context. The topics are currently under discussion by eminent world experts across the world. A range of technological innovations are planned to bring groundwater and the 2020 Congress to all corners of the world. Get to know the active groups at: https://abas.iah2020.org/en/find-out-more/ and find out how to access: https://abas.iah2020.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IAH-2020_QR.pdf
FENAGUA 2020 sees the first game-designed groundwater trade show. Look out for the event app, which will be released shortly. You can already check out the participating companies and a 3D video at https://abas.iah2020.org/en/sponsorship/.
LATAM is the official airline of the IAH2020 and offers a 10% discount on the best price at the company’s website. Access www.latam.com.
LEVITATUR is the official travel agency of the IAH2020, book your hotel with special prices at https://abas.iah2020.org/en/official-travel-agency/.Organised by Brazilian National Chapter of IAH/Brazilian Groundwater Association (ABAS), Latin-Americal Groundwater Association (ALHSUD).
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21-23 Sep 2020 – Online
Canada Geoconvention 2020 (online)
Canadian GeoConvention is an annual convention and exhibit produced by the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG), Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysists (CSEG) and the Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS). Held in Calgary, this convention offers delegates and attendees the opportunity to network and learn with fellow industry professionals. For 2020, GeoConvention is incorporating content from GAC, MAC and IAH-CNC and will host over 4,500+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors.
For our 2020 program, we are excited to bring our attendees a virtual platform that can be accessed world-wide, showcasing the latest developments in the geosciences and earth sciences. Further details on the platform will be available soon!. -
21-24 Sep 2020 – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
The 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020) in Oman
(1) Subsurface hydrology; (2) Salinization and irrigation practices; (3) Climate change and water resources; (4) Economics and management of wastewater; (5) Water desalination and purification technologies; (6) Aflaj and traditional water systems; (7) Hydroinformatics; (8) Urban water. The 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020) will be held on 21-24 September (postponed, owing to COVID-19) at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Both oral and poster presentations will be held during the conference. Submission of abstracts and papers can be done through links on conference website. This conference calls for contributions from interested individuals or institutions. Presentation and paper topics include but are not limited to: (1) Subsurface hydrology; (2) Salinization and irrigation practices; (3) Climate change and water resources; (4) Economics and management of wastewater; (5) Water desalination and purification technologies; (6) Aflaj and traditional water systems; (7) Hydroinformatics; (8) Urban water.
All the WRAA2020 accepted papers will be published by Springer. Springer will submit the proceedings to Web of Knowledge and Scopus for indexing. Excellent papers will be selected by conference editors and published as two special issues in the Journal of Arid Land (2018 IF: 1.357) and Earth Systems and Environment (Indexed in Scopus since June 2019). Authors of high-quality papers (determined by the editors) may be supported for the conference participation. You may publish your papers with or without attending the conference.
Thank you for your support in advance and look forward to your participation in the conference.
Kind Regards,
Organizing Committee, WRAA2020
wraa2020@gmail.com.Price: USD 150-200
Organised by Water Research Center at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources in Oman.
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21-25 Sep 2020 – Daegu, Korea
IWRA’s XVII World Water Congress
Foundations for Global Water Security and Resilience: Knowledge, Technology and Policy. IWRA’s World Water Congress is the largest congress of its type – bringing together international water researchers and policy practitioners - and has taken place once every three years since 1973. It is a great international event to share your latest work, and to better understand the latest developments in water resource management from other parts of the world. It offers a unique networking opportunity for scientists to inform policy development, and for policy practitioners to steer upcoming research. The theme of water security and resilience is a critical issue for researchers and practitioners everywhere, as we face increasing uncertainty due to climate change, population growth and urbanisation. It is also an occasion for national and international institutions to present through special sessions their latest projects, calling for feedback and collaboration in this work. The first World Water Congress to be held in East Asia; find out more about Korea's world leading water industry!.
Price: For Developing and Developed Countries
Organised by International Water Resources Association - IWRA.
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6-9 Oct 2020 – Al Hoceima - Morocco
1st International Congress on Coastal Research – ICCR 2020
The ICCR 2020 congress will include 6 sessions covering every aspect of geological sciences, biology (ecology and coastal marine ecosystems), geomorphology (physical geography), climate, littoral oceanography, coastal hydrogeology, environmental (resource) management, engineering, remote sensing, risk management and Integrated Coastal Zone Management. t is with great pleasure that we invite you to 1st International Congress on Coastal Research (ICCR 2020), to be held at the faculty of Sciences and techniques of AL Hociema, Morocco from Tuesday 6th October to Friday 9th of 2020. ICCR 2020 covers all aspects of coastal research including but not limited to relevant aspects of geological sciences, biology (ecology and coastal marine ecosystems), geomorphology (physical geography), climate, littoral oceanography, coastal hydrogeology, environmental (resource) management, engineering, and remote sensing. Policy, coastal law, and relevant issues such as conflict resolution and risk management and Integrated Coastal Zone Management would also be covered by the congress.
The ICCR 2020 brings together delegates from all over the world to collaborate and discuss the most current coastal research studies and projects. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of coastal environments sciences.
he ICCR 2020 congress will include 6 sessions covering every aspect of geological sciences, biology (ecology and coastal marine ecosystems), geomorphology (physical geography), climate, littoral oceanography, coastal hydrogeology, environmental (resource) management, engineering, remote sensing, risk management and Integrated Coastal Zone Management. This congress will encourage interaction between researchers from a range of disciplines. It will also provide an opportunity for a large number of doctoral students to offer their first public presentations of their work.
The participants are invited to submit the oral/poster presentation proposals papers. Research Orals/posters should highlight research and training including preliminary results, completed studies and summaries of relevant published research. The aim of the orals/posters session is to facilitate dissemination of research results.Organised by Faculty of Science and Technique of Al Hoceima in collaboration with the Moroccan Committee of the IAH.
https://iccr2020.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/4 hcherkaouidekkaki@uae.ac.ma -
11-15 Oct 2020 – Caserta, Italy
MinWat 2020
3rd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mineral Waters: Genesis, Exploitation, Protection, and Valorisation. Postponed, owing to the international health situation concerning the epidemy of COVID-19, from May 2020, to 11-15 October 2020.
The MinWat 2020 Conference will represent an exceptional opportunity to update knowledge about each MinWat core investigation activity among earth scientists from national and international institutions.
The three main scientific topics of the conference will be the following:
A. Hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, and hydrogeophysics - Origin, protection, and management of mineral and thermal waters
B. Bottled waters - Market and demand
C. Mineral and thermal waters - Health issues, balneology, balneotherapy, and balneotechnics.Organised by Organised by IAH Commission on Mineral and Thermal Water (IAH CMTW), IAH National Chapter of Italy (IAHItaly), University of Campania, University of Napoli, University of Padova, University of Tuscia and Ferrarelle spa.
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