Events
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18-22 May 2020 – Porto, Portugal (ISEP Convention Centre)
Online congress: Geoethics & Groundwater Management: theory and practice for a sustainable development
*** COVID-19 UPDATE, March 2020: congress will now take place online to help in the protection of global population. Check congress website and IAH social media for updates - and please support those working hard to organise by participating. Registration rates will be amended accordingly. ***
This joint international congress, alongside the International Association of Promoting Geothics (IAPG), is the first global event to tackle the many wide-reaching subjects of Geoethics in Groundwater management.
Taking place online during the period 18-22 May 2020, GEOETH&GWM’20 will convene groundwater specialists, scholars and professionals, as well as educators, students, and early career colleagues in a forum for discussing theory and practice, sharing values, knowledge, research, educational projects, best practices and strategies aiming at the responsible integrated management of groundwater resources for a resilient and sustainable future.
Abstract deadline: end of March 2020. The organising teams are calling upon your submissions and participation, to take stock of philosophical and legal approaches, analysis of case studies from around the world, management models or proposals, educational views, innovative transdisciplinary knowledge, research or projects on responsible groundwater management.Organised by IAH Portugal Chapter / ISEP - School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto / IAH Spain Chapter.
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8-10 Jul 2020 – Budapest, Hungary
International Symposium on Geofluids
Hydrogeology, geothermal energy, hydrothermal minerals. Significant geological resources form as a consequence of the interaction among fluids of different nature and the rocks forming the Earth crust. These fluid-rock-related processes, the geofluids and their interrelationship can be understood only by using the dynamic system approach.
The declared objective of the Symposium is to bring together scientists, professionals, stakeholders to share and discuss all kinds of aspects of geofluids, i.e., groundwater, geothermal energy, hydrocarbon, geogenic contaminations and hydrothermal mineral resources, with special emphasis on harmonized exploration and utilization. We, therefore, welcome researchers in all aspects of geofluids’ research. The greater the diversity of interests the more significant will be the result.
Main topics and planned sessions:
1. Managed aquifer recharge and sustainable water management in the context of flow systems
2. Natural contamination and hazards of geofluids
3. Geoenergy, thermal water and hydrocarbon exploration
4. Paleo and recent hydrothermal mineralization processes
5. Tools and methods of geofluids assessment
6. Legislation and harmonization in geofluid exploitation and utilization
but of course all geofluid-related abstracts are welcome.Organised by József and Erzsébet Tóth Endowed Hydrogeology Chair and Foundation, Regional Groundwater Flow Commission of the IAH, ENeRAG H2020 project.
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17-21 Aug 2020 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
UNESCO Karst 2020
Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources. UNESCO Karst 2020
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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20-25 Sep 2020 – São Paulo, Brazil
47th IAH Congress
GROUNDWATER 4.0: CONNECTED, VISIBLE AND ETHICAL. The Brazilian community of hydrogeologists, proudly represented by the Brazilian National Chapter of IAH, welcome you to the city of São Paulo for the first congress organised by the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), the Brazilian National Chapter of IAH/Brazilian Groundwater Association (ABAS) and the Latin-American Groundwater Association for Development (ALHSUD). The event will help promote the connection of hydrogeologists from Latin America as never before and strengthen IAH’s reach worldwide.
Taking place on 20-25 September 2020 under the theme, ‘GROUNDWATER 4.0: CONNECTED, VISIBLE AND ETHICAL’, there will be sessions on hydrogeological science and technologies, as well as groundwater in the wider environmental and societal context. Abstraction submission is now open under the following topics:
- Groundwater role in poverty alleviation, food security, and socio-economic development
- Groundwater sustainability: management, policy, and governance
- Groundwater, energy, and climate change
- Groundwater flow, water cycle, and ecosystems
- Karst and fractured aquifers
- Groundwater pollution, remediation, and management
- Geochemistry and isotopes in groundwater
- Applied hydrogeology to engineering, geotechnical, and mining issues
- Advances in water supply technologies and groundwater resource development
- Emerging tools and technologies for groundwater investigation, monitoring, and numerical modeling
- Groundwater education & awareness
- Groundwater and Gender
Key Dates
Registration and abstract submission starts on: 1 December 2019
Abstract submission deadline: 30 March 2020
Early bird registration: 30 June 2020.Organised by Brazilian National Chapter of IAH/Brazilian Groundwater Association (ABAS), Latin-Americal Groundwater Association (ALHSUD).
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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 
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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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22-24 Oct 2020 – Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus
12th International Hydrogeological Conference
Groundwater resources, protection and management, in our ever-changing environment. The Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus in collaboration with the Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology member of the Geological Society of Greece organize the 12th International Hydrogeological Conference, which will take place on October 22nd to October 24th 2020, in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus at Cleopatra Hotel.
The 12th International Hydrogeological Conference envisages in convening people from academia, private and public sector, dealing with all aspects of groundwater. It will be held under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus and it is supported by the Geological Survey Department of Cyprus and Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber. This conference aims in gathering and disseminating knowledge and good practices on dealing with increasing pressures and challenges on groundwater resources, protection and management, in our ever-changing environment driven by climate change.
The presentations of the conference will take place in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus on October 22nd to October 23rd 2020, at Cleopatra Hotel. On Saturday October 24th, a field trip at Troodos, UNESCO Global Geopark which is considered as a unique world geological heritage natural site, will be organized.Organised by Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers of Cyprus in collaboration with the Hellenic Committee of Hydrogeology member of the Geological Society/IAH Greece.
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6-10 Sep 2021 – Brussels, Belgium
48th IAH Congress – IAH 2021 – Inspiring Groundwater
IAH 2021 - Inspiring Groundwater. The IAH Belgian National Chapter (CBH-BCH) has been appointed to organize the 48th IAH Congress in 2021. It is a great honor, a wonderful pleasure and an exciting challenge to organize such an event. So there we go.
The congress will be held in Brussels, Belgium, from September 6-10 September, 2021, in the very heart of the Belgian and European Capital.
The History of the world shows us that water and groundwater have constantly inspired Mankind to develop techniques for the production of drinking water, to transport water to people, to control and manage watercourses, to the search for new sources, to combat scarcity. Access to safe water in sufficient quantities is essential to Mankind, to prosperity and economic development
Let the past inspire us to prepare a better future.
Let our failures inspire us to constantly improve our techniques.
Let research inspire us to turn challenges into opportunities, and to make groundwater part of the solution towards a society without fossil energy sources.
Let our children inspire us to give our grandchildren a better planet.
In 2021, we will also celebrate together the 65th anniversary of the IAH and the 20th anniversary of our National Chapter. Did you know that the first president of the IAH was Belgian ?
Belgium is a small country, but we have a lot to give… To the organization of the congress, we will also do our best to make you discover some aspects of our culture, of our history, of our architecture, of our gastronomy.
You are all welcome to join us and to learn from others, to exchange and to transfer knowledge, to learn to know people, to build solutions.
Follow us here and on the website of the congress for more information in the coming months (www.iah2021belgium.org).Organised by IAH Belgium (CBH-BCH).
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