Events
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22-28 Jul 2018 – Paipa, Colombia
VI Colombian Congress of Hydrogeology
Groundwater - source of sustainable economic development. IAH is supporting the VI Colombian Congress of Hydrogeology, which contains a mixture of 11 key topics as well as a number of short courses.
Organised by Asociación Colombiana de Hidrogeólogos ACH and partners.
https://www.facebook.com/VI-Congreso-Colombiano-de-Hidrogeolog%C3%ADa-2018-410964012667411/ or http://asociacioncolombianadehidrogeologos.org/ 
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12-17 Aug 2018 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
69th International Executive Council Meeting & Conference on Innovative and Sustainable Agri-water Management: Adapting to a Variable and Changing Climate
Innovative and Sustainable Agri-water Management: Adapting to a Variable and Changing Climate. 69th International Executive Council Meeting of ICID and International Conference with sub-themes as:
Sub-theme 1: Competing Water Demands
Socioeconomic value of irrigation
Irrigation and water resources management in transboundary basins
Water-Food-Energy nexus
Mechanisms and strategies for managing competing water demands
Sub-theme 2: Resilient Agriculture - Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change
Climate change and its impact on agriculture, irrigation and drainage
Irrigation, drainage and flood control strategies for resilient economic development
Climate smart agriculture and innovative technologies for enhancing water use efficiency
Sub-theme 3: Irrigation and Drainage in Perspective
Irrigation and water footprint
Water reuse and water quality management
Alternative strategies for irrigation infrastructure development
Drainage and flood control strategies for environmental benefits.Price: Registration: https://icid2018.org/index.php/registration
Organised by Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) and the Canadian Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (CANCID).
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13-15 Aug 2018 – Bergen, Norway
Nordic Water 2018
Hydrology and water resources management in a changing world. The Nordic Hydrological Conference is a biennial event, focusing on improved understanding of the water cycle and the practical application of hydrological methods within applied science and national planning in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Includes sub topic entitled "Surface water, groundwater and blue-green solutions in urban areas: Handling surface water in cities is a challenge.".
Organised by Norwegian Hydrological Council and others.
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26-31 Aug 2018 – Stockholm, Sweden
World Water Week
Water, ecosystems and human development. World Water Week is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues.
Organised by SIWI (Stockholm International Water Institute).
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2-6 Sep 2018 – Bonn, Germany
GeoBonn 2018
Living Earth. GeoBonn 2018 – the Annual Conference of the Deutsche Geologische Gesellschaft – Geologische Vereinigung (DGGV – The German Geological Society), the Deutsche Mineralogische Gesellschaft (DMG – The German Mineralogical Society), the Paläontologische Gesellschaft (PalGes) together with Dachverband Geowissenschaften (DVGeo) to be held 2–6 September 2018 at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Germany.
IAH-D/FH-DGGV Session:
GROUNDWATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
After a great success of an equally named event at the FH-DGGV conference in Bochum, we invite contributions to a session on groundwater and climate change at the GeoBonn DGGV conference. Changing climate has the potential to impact the hydrological cycle with variations of temperatures, shifts of precipitation and snow coverage, higher frequency of extreme events and altered vegetation patterns. These processes may result in changes of groundwater recharge and quality. This can in turn impact water management, particularly in critical areas. We are seeking contributions from various fields on topics including (but not limited to) :
• already visible effects on groundwater
• potential responses in groundwater geochemistry
• groundwater level changes
• altered groundwater- surface water interactions
• consequences on water management
A foreseen keynote speaker in this session is Richard Taylor, the former head of the IAH commission on Groundwater and Climate Change.
Abstracts are welcome at https://www.conftool.pro/geobonn2018/index.php?page=login
In looking forward to seeing you at an exciting session on the GeoBonn
Traugott Scheytt (Fachsektion Hydrogeologie e.V. in der DGGV (e.V.) – FH-DGGV) Judith Flügge, Christoph Neukum, Julia Arndt, Johannes Barth (International Association of Hydrogeologists, German Chapter -- IAH-D).Price: 110 - 350 €
Organised by DGGV, DMG, PalGes, DVGeo, Universität Bonn.
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9-14 Sep 2018 – Daejeon, Korea
45th IAH Congress
Groundwater and Life : Science and Technology into Action. The IAH Korean National Chapter, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) and Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment (KoSSGE) are honoured to host the 45th IAH Annual Congress in Daejeon. This will focus on how groundwater science, technology and policy can help ensure all have equal rights for sufficient, safe and affordable water regardless of where they are born and live, or who they are.
The topics to be covered are:
T1. Groundwater and Life: Progress towards the Solution of Critical Problems
T2. Spotlight on Modeling, Emerging Technologies and Their Applications
T3. Global/Regional Environmental Change and Groundwater Impacts
T4. Strategies to Assure the Sustainability of Groundwater Resource
T5. Groundwater Quality and Contamination
T6. Groundwater and Surface Water: an Integrated View
T7. Advances in the Study of Karst and Fractured-rock Aquifers
T8. Coastal Zone Management and Water Resources
T9. Groundwater and Energy
Pre-congress training courses and excursions are currently being planned. Mid-congress excursions are proposed to limestone caves, a national geopark, curative springs, a wetland conservation area and the national groundwater information centre. There wil also be seceral post congress tours for participants to enjoy Korea’s cultural heritage.
- Abstract submission deadline: 21 April 2018
- Early bird discounts are available before 15 June 2018.Price: (Before 15th June, 2018) IAH Members $500; Non-Members $600; Students $250; 50% discount for developing countries
Organised by IAH Korean National Chapter, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) and Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment (KoSSGE).
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16-21 Sep 2018 – Toyko, Japan
IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition
Shaping our Water Future. The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition brings over 5,500 water, environment and related professionals from more than 100 countries and offers new insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices shape the major transformation in water management that is underway.
Look out for IAH-related special workshops, including that being co-hosted with IAH's Urban Groundwater Network.Organised by International Water Association.
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23-26 Sep 2018 – Edmonton, Canada
GeoEdmonton 2018 – 71st Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 13th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference
Transportation Geotechnique - Moving Forward. The conference will feature technical sessions on subjects of broad interest in the geotechnical and hydrogeological fields with the aim of highlighting recent achievements in transportation development and their associated geohazards. In addition to the technical program and plenary sessions, the conference will include a complement of distinguished keynote speakers, high calibre short courses, technical tours and social events.
Organised by Geotechnical Society of Edmonton and the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), in collaboration with the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH-CNC).
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25-27 Sep 2018 – Sacramento, USA
First Annual Western Groundwater Congress
Western Groundwater Quality and Groundwater Resources. Don’t miss GRA’s new, “super-sized” annual conference –
The Western Groundwater Congress. This three day, multi-track event promises to be the premier technical conference focusing on Western groundwater quality and groundwater resources. In addition to world-class technical presentations, there will be talks on important upcoming legislation, sustainable groundwater management, and practical hands-on workshops. Plus, there will be plenty of time for networking with current colleagues and old friends!.Organised by Groundwater Resources Association of California.
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26-28 Sep 2018 – Johannesburg, South Africa
1st SADC-GMI/IWMI Groundwater Conference
Adapting to Climate Change in the SADC Region through Water Security – A Focus on Groundwater. The Southern African Development Community – Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) are proud to announce their 1st Annual Groundwater Conference to be held under the theme “Adapting to Climate Change in the SADC Region through Water Security – A Focus on Groundwater”. The conference will be hosted at Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, during 26–28 September 2018. The conference is structured into two subthemes:
1. Promoting Climate Change Resilience through Transboundary Aquifer Management and Conjunctive Surface and Groundwater Management in the SADC region
2. Towards an Understanding of the Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources and Exploring Climate-Smart Groundwater Infrastructure Options
Further information is available at http://sadc-gmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1st-Ground-Water-Conference-Final.pdf
Submission of Abstracts
The Organising Committee invites authors to submit abstracts in any area relevant to the above subthemes. Poster presentations are welcome. Authors are requested to indicate the subtheme for which they are making submission. Also, authors are requested to indicate whether the submission is for an oral or poster presentation.
• Deadline for submission of abstracts: 29 June 2018
• Notification on acceptance of abstracts: 16 July 2018
• Deadline for full paper submission: 3 September 2018
Authors are required to populate the template on the link: http://sadc-gmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/abstract-template.docx
Conference Proceedings
The SADC-GMI, in partnership with the Institute of Groundwater Studies (IGS) of the University of Free State (UFS) and IWMI, will publish the proceedings of the conference. The Technical Committee of the conference will constitute the editorial team of the proceedings.
Registration
Please register online at https://sadc-gmi.org/conference-registration/
Travel and Accommodation
All delegates attending the conference should organise their own travel and accommodation. Delegates who are book at the Birchwood Hotel will receive a discount.Price: Early bird registration: US$ 350 (before 1 July 2018); Normal registration: US$ 400 (Before 31 July 2018); Late registration: US$ 450 (Before 1 September 2018) ; Exhibitors US$ 500 (Before 31 July 2018); Student registration: US$ 250; (Before 31 July 2018)
Organised by ASDC-GMI and IWMI, with support from IAH South Africa Chapter.
National Chapters
Local professional, scientific and social benefits and promotion of sustainable groundwater use
Commissions & Networks
Contributing to the science of groundwater and undertaking outreach, education and training
Publications
Information about IAH’s Hydrogeology Journal and books
Learning
Free resources, including articles, out of print books, videos and more
