Events
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10 Oct - 19 Dec 2025 – Online and Onsite at Vetralla (Italy)
The PEST course Application & Theory 2025
Groundwater Modeling. This short course is intended to help those who use a graphical user interface (GUI) for model setup, to gain familiarity with some of the principles and practicalities of calibration and uncertainty analysis. It is designed to help you get the most out of this interface when using PEST/PEST++. The course also shows how a modeler can gain access to extra inversion and uncertainty analysis functionality by going beyond the interface when required. Finally, it provides an overview of new data assimilation and uncertainty analysis technologies that will have a profound effect on the way in which decision-support modelling is undertaken, but that are actually quite easy to implement.
The course is informal. We have a plan for what we want to cover. However, in times such as these when technology is changing fast, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. So, some of what we talk about, and how we talk about it, will be governed by you, the audience. Feel free to come along and discuss your problems. We will do our best to meet you where you are at!.Price: 800 €
Organised by SYMPLE SRL.
https://hydrosymple.com/en/prodotto/the-pest-course-application-theory-2025/ 
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2-6 Nov 2025 – Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mineral and Thermal Waters “MinWat-2025-TÜRKİYE
Mineral and thermal waters. MinWat-2025: information and invitation letter
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to announce that 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mineral and Thermal Waters “MinWat-2025-TÜRKİYE” take place in Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey, between 2nd and 6th of November 2025. The official website of the conference: www.minwat2025.org
The Conference is organized by members of the Commission on Mineral and Thermal Waters (CMTW) of International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and Pamukkale University Geothermal Application and Research Center. It represents one of the largest periodic meeting of the working group CMTW of IAH focused exclusively on mineral and thermal waters.
Following the previous conferences held in Karlovy Vary (MinWat-2014, Czech Republic), Luso (MinWat-2017, Portugal) and Caserta (MinWat-2020, Italy), the MinWat-2025 also intends to be a wide platform for exchange of knowledge, technological news, ideas and views among professionals dealing with groundwaters, scientists/academicians, practitioners, policy makers and stakeholders in mineral water industry and geothermics. The conference is going to cover a range of topics crucial in modern development in the area of exploration, assessment and sustainable use of mineral and thermal waters, such as: balneology and medicinal water, industrially valuable waters and acid mine drainage, bottling water industry, issues related to groundwater origin, quality and chemical composition, water-rock interaction, contaminant transport, emerging pollutants and microplastic, application of state-of-the-art methods, licensing and legal regulations.
We count on a wide participation of professionals from various countries of Europe and the world to share their experience, to shed light on real problems in the field and to make exchange of know-how more fruitful. The best presentations will have the opportunity for publication in dedicated indexed journals. The Organizing Committee supports also participation of young researchers and students giving significant discount of conference fee.
All participants of MinWat-2025 conference will have a unique opportunity to learn about mineral and thermal water resources of Turkey, to familiarize with formation of Pamukkale travertines - recognized as a World Heritage Site (along with Hierapolis), as well as to visit one of the largest in Turkey Kizildere Geothermal Power Plant.
We warmly encourage you to participate and share your experience with professionals in the field.
Ali Bülbül, Adam Porowski, Natalia A. Vinograd.Price: 400 Euros
Organised by Commission on Mineral and Thermal Waters (CMTW) of IAH and Pamukkale University Geothermal Application and Research Center.
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3-5 Nov 2025 – Madrid, Spain
3rd International Summit on Environmental Science and Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering. Spectrum Conferences takes the pleasure and honor to invite all the participants from all over the world to attend the 3rd International Summit on Environmental Science and Engineering, which will be held in Madrid, Spain from November 03-05, 2025 and which will include keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations and exhibitions.
ISESE2025 provides a platform for researchers to connect, exchange ideas and establish new collaborations. Participants from all over the world are invited to attend and share the latest developments and cutting-edge technologies in the areas of Environmental Science and Engineering. Apart from the technical sessions, attendees can indulge in the rich cultural experiences and local cuisine of Edinburgh and its surrounding areas through guided tours of historic sites, cultural events and food tastings.
Join us at ISESE2025 in Madrid, Spain for a truly unforgettable experience!.Price: $749
Organised by Spectrum conference.
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5 Nov 2025 – Pisa (Italy)/online
Nature-based Solutions and Managed Aquifer Recharge. Application, case studies and market perspectives.
Integrating NbS and MAR means designing water systems that work with nature, providing resilient, circular, and regenerative solutions for future water security. Climate change is intensifying droughts, floods, and water scarcity. Adaptation therefore demands robust, low-energy, and ecologically sound strategies. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) provide such an approach, using natural processes to deliver societal benefits, restore ecosystems, and enhance resilience. Water-related NbS traditionally include artificial wetlands, river restoration and floodplain reconnection, and sustainable drainage systems that improve water quality and supply, biodiversity, and climate regulation. Within this framework, Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) represents a key tool by intentionally replenishing aquifers. By storing water underground, MAR mitigates over-exploitation, prevents land subsidence and seawater intrusion, and supports groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Typical MAR schemes, i.e. infiltration basins and bank filtration, mimic natural recharge processes while offering control of quantity and quality.
Combining NbS and MAR creates powerful synergies: wetlands and vegetated areas can pre-treat recharge water, enhance infiltration, and generate co-benefits like habitat creation and landscape restoration. However, not all MAR systems automatically qualify as NbS. Their classification depends on biodiversity gains and ecosystem outcomes, not merely on recharge efficiency. Achieving measurable net biodiversity benefits remains a key research and design frontier.
This workshop explores how NbS and MAR can together strengthen water resilience and adaptation to climate change. Session 1 highlights complementary perspectives across contexts and scales. Daniela Benedicto Van Dalen (Acacia Water, Netherlands) presents the new-born IAH NbS and MAR Community of Practice (promoted under the IAH MAR Commission). Mara Meggiorin (Ramboll Italy) emphasizes the importance of infiltration basins as tools for safe groundwater replenishment. Anne Schultze (TUM) quantifies groundwater-dependent ecosystem services linked to MAR, while Andrea Gigliuto (ERM Italy) reframes water from a scarce resource to a strategic asset. Finally, Elfithri Rahmah (UNESCO IHP) illustrates the role of ecohydrological NbS in the UN water agenda. Session 2 explores applied research and regional case studies. Niels Mulder (Deltares, Netherlands) outlines aquifer storage and recovery for sustainable banana farming in Colombia. Ivan Portoghese (IRSA-CNR, Italy) models hydrological regimes in Spain’s Doñana wetlands, while Lea Augustin (TUM, Germany) presents a pilot linking stormwater management and water supply for hop gardens. Closing the session, Giacomo Vescovo (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna) shares results from agricultural districts integrating MAR, NbS, and fertilizer-reduction strategies.
These contributions demonstrate that NbS and MAR are not stand-alone technologies, but parts of an integrated adaptation approach — one that merges hydrogeology, ecology, and governance to deliver resilient, low-energy, and biodiversity-positive water systems. Looking forward, NbS and MAR will increasingly underpin adaptation policies and sustainable finance initiatives. Markets such as water banking, payment for ecosystem services, and climate adaptation funds can mobilize investment if environmental and social benefits are transparently demonstrated. Integrating NbS and MAR means designing water systems that work with nature, providing resilient, circular, and regenerative solutions for future water security.
The workshop is organised within the WAT-CHANGE Seasonal School (https://www.santannapisa.it/it/seasonalschool/wat-change-water-ecosystem-climate-change ) and under the patronage of the IAH MAR Commission, the IAH MAR Community of Practice, the IAH Italian chapter and the Val di Cornia UNESCO-IHP Observatory for Ecohydrology.Price: Participation free/registration mandatory (giacomo.vescovo@santannapisa.it)
Organised by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna.
https://www.santannapisa.it/it/seasonalschool/wat-change-water-ecosystem-climate-change rudy.rossetto@santannapisa.it -
10-13 Nov 2025 – The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Mediterranean Geosciences Union (MedGU-25)
Geosciences. It is a pleasure and an honor to invite you to attend the MedGU-25, which will be held in-person and online on 10–13 November 2025 in Athens, Greece. Researchers from all fields of the geosciences from all over the world are invited to present and discuss their newest original work.
After the remarkable successes of the 1st CAJG, 2nd CAJG and 3rd CAJG, it became obvious that there was a need to create a larger and more comprehensive international geoscience conference, one that would bring together even more participants from all over the world and cover a wide range of topics from all the disciplines of the Earth and planetary sciences.
With this objective in mind and as a continuation of the overwhelming success of MedGU-21 (Istanbul, Türkiye), MedGU-22 (Marrakech, Morocco), MedGU-23 (Istanbul, Türkiye), and MedGU-24 (Barcelona/Catalonia, Spain) which have attracted a great deal of interest with over 6,000 abstract submissions from 95 countries, the MedGU Annual Meeting will continue to be organized in 2025 to provide a forum where scientists from the Mediterranean region and all over the world, especially researchers at the early stages of their careers, can be informed about the latest geosciences studies and discuss their latest unpublished findings with experts from the wide-ranging fields of Earth and planetary sciences.Organised by Performer Events.
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12-14 Nov 2025 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CWRA Alberta and IAH-CNC Joint Conference – Mixing Zones and Meeting Minds: Integrating Groundwater and Surface Water for a Resilient Future
groundwater and surface water. This joint conference brings together experts, researchers, and practitioners from both groundwater and surface water communities to foster collaboration and deepen our understanding of the vital interconnections between surface water and groundwater. By creating an opportunity for holistic discussions, the event encourages the exchange of knowledge, innovative research, and practical solutions for integrated water resource management. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from each other's experiences, share insights, and explore collaborative approaches to improve the sustainability and resilience of our water systems.
Organised by IAH Canadian National Chapter; Canadian Water Resources Association.
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19 Nov 2025 – Geological Society, Burlington House, London
Ineson Lecture 2025
Sustainable Groundwater: Old and New. Save the date!
The IAH-GB Chapter, together with the Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society, London will be hosting this year’s 2025 Ineson meeting at the Geological Society, Burlington House, London. This year will be a joint event hosting both the Ineson and Darcy lectures.
The theme is:
Sustainable Groundwater: Old and New
Following the 2024 theme of droughts and floods, this year’s event will focus on the role of groundwater as a sustainable resource in relation to water scarcity. Global water use is increasing, with unequal distribution of demands across geographic areas such as those with high population and/or agricultural water use, and over time (seasonal and in periods of drought). As groundwater provides the largest overall volume of freshwater source, it has the potential to buffer these spatial and temporal variations in demand, if managed sustainably. The event will consider the opportunities and challenges in achieving this, looking at the role of historical and possible future climates as a key driver affecting both recharge and water demand, approaches to quantifying current and historical actual recharge rates and residence times, the balance between demand and long-term replenishment (including the role of fossil groundwater), and the equitable use of both groundwater and surface water resources to provide overall water security.
The 2025 Ineson Lecture will be given by Dr Bridget Scanlon, a Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. Her current research focuses on various aspects of water resources, including global assessments using satellites and modeling, management related to climate extremes, and water energy interdependence. She has authored ~ or co-authored ~200 publications. Bridget's Ineson lecture will discuss the conjunctive management of surface water and groundwater to increase the sustainability of global water resources.
The 2025 Darcy Lecture will be given by Dr Grant Ferguson, a professor of hydrogeology in the Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He also holds a joint appointment in the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan and is an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona and University of Waterloo. His research focuses on the hydrogeology of deep groundwater systems, paleohydrogeology, the hydrogeology of the Canadian Prairies and sustainable development of groundwater resources. Grant's Darcy lecture will discuss ancient fossil groundwater systems and how their lack of sensitivity to current climate changes can make them a strategic resource, if used at appropriate rates.
There will be a number of supporting speakers on related topics, a call for posters and a panel discussion.
More information will be made available in the coming weeks.Organised by IAH-GB National Chapter & the Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society.
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19-21 Nov 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa
The 7th SADC Groundwater Conference
The SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) will be hosting its 7th SADC Groundwater Conference, continuing its annual tradition of bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage in groundwater-focused dialogue across SADC Member States. The conference aims to strengthen sustainable groundwater management practices through regional collaboration and innovation.
The Conference will be held at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center, Johannesburg, South Africa. You can book accommodation at the Birchwood Hotel by navigating to their website: www.birchwoodhotel.co.za.Organised by SADC-GMI.
https://sadc-gmi.org/7th-sadc-groundwater-conference/ conference@sadc-gmi.org -
25-27 Nov 2025 – Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Green Urbanism (GU) – 9th edition
The 9th edition of the "Green Urbanism” conference aims to provide a platform for professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from various areas of life to come together and explore the multifaceted dimensions of green urbanism. The conference discusses a number of topics related to sustainable urban development, including improved urban governance, leadership, and best practices, urban planning and transport, sociocultural features, and social sustainability.
Price: 400 Eur
Organised by IEREK.
https://www.ierek.com/events/green-urbanism-gu-9th#introduction gu@ierek-scholar.org -
25-27 Nov 2025 – Via Cracovia, 90, 00133 Roma RM, Italy.
Geographic Perspectives on Climate Change Mitigation in Urban and Rural Environments – 2nd Edition
The conference will focus on understanding the role of geography in spatial analysis, planning, and the implementation of climate change mitigation measures. It will address the unique challenges and opportunities for climate change mitigation in both urban and rural settings, including sustainable urban planning, green infrastructure development, energy-efficient buildings, low-carbon transportation systems, agricultural practices, forestry, and land management. The conference will also examine the vulnerability of urban and rural environments to climate change impacts and the importance of community engagement, and participation in supporting effective climate change mitigation efforts. Overall, the conference aims to promote interdisciplinary discussions, knowledge exchange, and the identification of innovative solutions that use geographic perspectives to address the complex challenges of climate change mitigation in diverse geographic contexts.
Organised by IEREK.
https://www.ierek.com/events/Geographic-Perspectives-on-Climate-Change-Mitigation-in-Urban-and-Rural-Environments-2nd-Edition#introduction gcue@ierek-scholar.org
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