Events
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21-24 Oct 2019 – Valencia, Spain
Quest for Sustainability of Heavily Stressed Aquifers at Regional to Global Scales (AGU Chapman Conference series)
Many of the world’s major aquifers are under severe stress as a result of deficits created by large imbalances between inflows and outflows. These deficits have led to widespread depletion and, in some areas, degradation of groundwater resources, which is of particular concern in areas where alternative water supplies are limited. As a result, the question of what the future holds for these heavily stressed aquifers is being asked with increasing urgency worldwide. This Chapman conference will draw together the community of researchers interested in the general topic of the sustainability of heavily stressed aquifers. Our goal is to assemble a diverse group of participants from the hydrology, policy, economics, and social science communities to discuss:
- insights gained from previous field and modeling investigations and policy initiatives,
- unresolved questions regarding key governing mechanisms and conceptual-model uncertainties,
- approaches for tailoring policies to mesh with existing cultural and regulatory frameworks,
- appropriate roles for economic incentives, and
- prospects for a more sustainable future.
An emphasis will be placed on large regional aquifers supporting irrigated agriculture, as agriculture is the major user of groundwater. The ultimate objective of the conference will be to define promising paths forward for these heavily stressed systems.
IAH's President, Antonio Chambel is on the programme committee.Organised by AGU.
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28-30 Oct 2019 – San Luis Potosí Mexico
Water Security and Climate Change Conference
Water Security and Climate Change. The Water Security and Climate Change Conference (WSCC) strives to go beyond science and build bridges between various disciplines and sectors as well as different groups of stakeholders. Serving as a platform for discussions about water secure societies, by providing a stimulating environment with the intention of yielding innovative ideas and grounds for implementation, the WSCC is continuing a series of successful conferences in Bangkok, Cologne and Nairobi.
Price: 175 USD
Organised by CNRD Network.
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14-15 Nov 2019 – Madrid, Spain
International Symposium on the use of nonconventional waters for achieving food security
Use of nonconventional waters for achieving food security. The Symposium is organised under the global framework addressing Water Scarcity in Agriculture – WASAG – in a changing climate by building momentum with a gathering of international leaders, financing institutions, policy-makers, researchers and the private sector.
Price: Free. Previous inscription required
Organised by FAO & Government of Spain.
http://www.fao.org/land-water/events/ncwsymposium19/en/ 
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24-27 Nov 2019 – Brisbane
IAH/NCGRT Australasian Groundwater Conference 2019
The AGC 2019 Committee is proud to present the Australasian Groundwater Conference in Brisbane QLD 24-27 Nov 2019. The conference promises to be an exciting conference filled with informative presentations, entertaining networking events and stunning field trips exploring the sights and sounds that this sub-tropical dynamic region has to offer. **Registration details: Please select your conference registration category ie. IAH member or Non-IAH member and be sure to select the social events that follow.
This conference will feature a stimulating technical program around the theme of “Groundwater in a Changing World” covering a broad range of applications to resources, infrastructure and environment. The program will include stimulating plenary speakers, engaging panel discussions and enticing social events. We are looking forward to welcoming groundwater researchers, industry professionals and policy development specialists to this unique event.
Delegates can share their experiences, inform best practice, and identify the steps they can take to bring about lasting improvements to the management of our vital groundwater resources. A number of social activities are on offer to expand your network and interact with delegates from around the region. For more information visit the conference website www.agc2019.com.au
We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane in 2019!
Gold Sponsor
Klohn Crippen Berger
Silver
CSIRO
SLR
Bronze
Queensland University of Technology.Organised by National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, Flinders University.
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25 Nov 2019 – Geological Society, Burlington House, London
Urban Groundwater, including Ineson lecture
Urban Groundwater. This is a joint one-day meeting of the British Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and the Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society, including the 2019 Ineson Lecture.
The 2019 Ineson Lecture will be presented by Prof. Mario Schirmer, Head of the Hydrogeology Research Group at Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology and Professor at the Centre for Hydrogeology, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Professor Schirmer is a world-renowned hydrogeologist with an extensive publication history. He will be presenting a lecture titled “Challenges in Urban hydrogeology – groundwater quality and resources”. He will be supported by seven leading UK speakers addressing a broad range of urban groundwater issues.Price: £60 for members, £80 for non-members, £20 for students
Organised by British Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and the Hydrogeological Group of the Geological Society.
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27-28 Nov 2019 – Batna, Algeria
Algerian Association of Hydrogeology 1st congress
For a Deep Knowledge and a Sustainable Management of Groundwater in Algeria. The first congress of the Algerian Association of Hydrogeology aims to create a tradition of meetings of academics, industrialists, political decision-makers and people from the civil society in general, in order to create a dynamic of consultation through debates and exchanges on the main theme: the problems of water, particularly in Algeria.
These meetings, under the aegis of the AAH, will have as objectives the updating of knowledge of the hydrosystems of Algeria, the diffusion of new knowledge (different methods and tools of management and preservation of the water resources), the establishment of a sustainable communication network for all researchers and decision-makers involved in water management as well as the involvement of young researchers and students in this dynamic.
Algeria is known to be one of the most water-deficient areas, though in the southern part of the Sahara it has great potential for groundwater that is very slightly renewable. This is not only due to the low and irregular rainfall, but also to the practices and mismanagement of water resources.
Despite adherence to concepts that seem theoretically more appropriate, such as integrated water resources management that takes into account all scientific and socio-economic aspects for sustainable management of water resources, and even if the national average of provision of drinking water has been noted, we continue to suffer depletion of aquifers and a deterioration in the quality of water resources.
The main mission of the AAH will be to become part of a national process of consultation to address this challenge through coordination between the different water actors, at the national level and cooperation on a global scale.Organised by Algerian Association of Hydrogeology.
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28-29 Nov 2019 – Nagpur, India
National Symposium on Challenges in Groundwater and Surface Water Resources in India
National Symposium on Challenges in Groundwater and Surface Water Resources in India. Gondwana Geological Society (GGS) based at Nagpur (established 1981), will be organising a National Symposium on Challenges in Groundwater and Surface Water Resources in India on 28-29th November 2019 (tentative dates). The dates will be confirmed well in advance . The Symposium has several themes under the topic for the hydrogeologists/ geoscientists and surface water resources experts', who have been working thereupon. We in the GGS have already conducted more than 15 National Seminars since 1993 on geoscientific topics and topical geoscientific issues. The seminar volume comprising peer reviewed, published papers will be released on the inaugural day of the symposium and shall be available with the registration material (free) for every delegate.
We invite abstracts from authors be submitted by 15.07.2019 on a suitable theme at our mail id :
ggsseminar2019@gmail.com
Key dates :
Submission of Abstracts 15th July, 2019
Full papers may please be submitted by 31st August 2019
The peer review will be completed by 31st October, 2019
Publication of volume November, 2019
Our website http://www.ggsnagpur.org is being upgraded.Price: Registration Rs 3000=00 (incl registration material)
Organised by Gondwana Geological Society, Nagpur, India.
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3-5 Dec 2019 – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Groundwater Week 2019
Groundwater Week is the one event where thousands of professionals from all sectors of the industry — scientists and engineers, water well contractors, manufacturers and suppliers — come together to discover solutions to current and future challenges. From science sessions, workshops, and optional short courses to featured speakers, charitable events, hands-on activity areas, and an exhibit hall featuring the newest in products, services, and technology, everything you need to succeed is here.
Organised by NGWA.
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11-12 Dec 2019 – Zaragoza, Spain
EU Water Innovation Conference 2019
A full day on MAR. European Commission´s EIP Water meeting. Managed Aquifer Recharge as a real Climate Change adaptation mechanism. "Accelerating action to tackle water pollution and enhance EU preparedness to water-related climate change impacts" #EUWIC
The European Commission aims to raise awareness about the need and urgency to improve water management across the European Union towards a water-smart society. This high-level event will feed innovators' minds with best practices and innovative approaches at technical, governance and policy levels.Price: Free. require previous inscription
Organised by EIP WATER - MARSOLut ITN- IAH MAR Commissions on MAR and Climate Change.
http://www.eip-water.eu/eu-water-innovation-conference-2019-0 efernan6@tragsa.es -
18-20 Feb 2020 – KOZHIKODE, KERALA, INDIA
IIIrd INDIAN NATIONAL GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE (INGWC-2020)
Groundwater Resources Management for Sustainable Development with the Special Emphasis on Coastal and Urban Environment. CWRDM is organizing the Indian National Groundwater Conference (INGWC-2020) to discuss the 'Groundwater Resources Management for Sustainable Development with the Special Emphasis on Coastal and Urban Environment’ at CWRDM, Kozhikode, Kerala, India during 18th to 20th February 2020 (Pre-conference workshop on Groundwater Modeling will be held on 17th February). The Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) will host the conference in collaboration with AGGS (India), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), NIT Calicut and GEOFORUM (MS), India.The seminar will have different themes and offer inter disciplinary plenary lectures, invited talks, parallel oral and poster presentations.
Price: USD 250
Organised by CWRDM, KOZHIKODE,KERALA,INDIA.
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