Events
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24-26 Jun 2019 – Ragusa (Sicily)
Man and Karst 2019
Karst and Speleology. The international scientific meeting "Man and Karst" will be held in Sicily from 24th to 26th June 2019. The extreme south-eastern sector of Sicily, which geographically belongs to the Hyblean Mountains, but geologically to the African foreland, represents an outstanding example for the comprehensive understanding of karst. Here we will explore pure karst landscapes, deeply carved by spectacular and evocative canyons and their profound relationship with Man.
In this karst stage, at the center of the Mediterranean, dominated by the fire of Etna volcano to the north, lapped by the arid landscapes of the Messinian evaporitic salts to the west, the millenary history of Siculi people unravels: ancient inhabitants of the summit of the limestone plateau, today from the heights of overhanging cliffs, silent guardians of the still luxuriant karst waters, emerging from numerous cave-springs, flowing along suggestive verdant valleys of fragrant Mediterranean scrub.
In this context, the common relationship of Mediterranean peoples with its own peculiar karst environment has been represented for centuries, in the past with a wisely and naturally sustainable use of its resources, nowadays in an increasingly conflictual way, as dramatically devastating of its precious resources, first of all the karst waters threatened by heavy degradation for a senseless and inconsiderate use of the territory.
For all this, Man and Karst 2019 in Sicily, in the same way as the previous past editions, wants to give a contribution to the knowledge, enhancement and safeguard of the karst landscape with its ecosystem and historical-anthropological resources as a whole, as an instrument and optimal function of scientific research, not as often for its own sake or for the sake of a few users, but rather, at the service and for the benefit of the whole community.Price: 120/140 €
Organised by Hyblean Center for Speleo-Hydrogeological Research.
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21-26 Jul 2019 – Tomsk, Russia
16th International Symposium on Water-Rock Interaction and 13th International Symposium on Applied Isotope Geochemistry
Water-Rock Interaction is the International Symposium attracting many students and the leading scientists in the field of geochemistry, geology, hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, hydrology and other Earth and Environmental sciences from many developed and developing countries to exchange ideas and share an experience on a broad field of science. Every three years, the Water-Rock Interaction Working Group of the International Association of GeoChemistry meets for a week of science and collegiality in a different region of the world.
All manuscripts should generally align with the following topics, but sessions may be added for groups of manuscripts which share a common theme.
1. Geological evolution of water-rock system: mechanisms, processes, factors, stages.
2. Organic geochemistry, biogeochemistry, formation of oil and gas deposits.
3. Water-Rock Interaction during oil and gas field development and operation.
4. Thermodynamics and kinetics of water-rock interaction, experimental geochemistry.
5. Modeling of hydrogeochemical and ore formation processes.
6. Geochemical cycles of elements and global environmental changes.
7. Geochemistry of natural waters: from atmospheric precipitations to deep brines.
8. Magmatic, metamorphic and geothermal processes.
9. Water-rock interaction controlling water quality and human health issues.
10. Disposal of radioactive waste: geological, hydrogeological and geochemical aspects.
11. Advances in analytical techniques for the study of water-rock interaction.
12. Applied isotope geochemistry.
Key dates:
October 15, 2018 Manuscript Submission Deadline
February 15, 2019 Early Registration Deadline
March 30, 2019 Late Registration Deadline
July 1-15, 2019 Conference Program Distribution
July 21-26, 2019 Conference Dates
The detailed information about Registration fee you can find here http://wri16.com/submission/registration-fee
We are welcome students and have prepared special conditions for their visit.
Follow us in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wri_16/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WRI16/.Price: 70-550 Euro
Organised by The International Association of GeoChemistry, Tomsk Polytechnic University.
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5-9 Aug 2019 – Navrongo Campus, University for Development Studies, Ghana
Professional Borehole Drilling Supervision Course
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Short Courses. The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science and the Faculty of Applied Sciences, University for Development Studies will be offering a short course entitled “Professional Borehole Drilling Supervision” at the Navrongo Campus of the university, from 5– 9 August, 2019. Specifically, the course seeks to develop the capacity to professionally supervise borehole drilling, casing, capacity testing, pump fitting and data collection to ensure that adequate quality boreholes are installed. A training of trainers model will be used and targeting educators, drilling companies, consultants and government departments/units/local government agencies and departments and Non-governmental agencies in water, sanitation and hygiene.
Price: $300.00
Organised by University for Development Studies.
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1-7 Sep 2019 – Bali, Indonesia
3rd World Irrigation Forum & 70th International Executive Council (IEC), ICID
Development for water, food and nutrition security in a competitive environment. ICID's triennial World Irrigation Forum (WIF) aims to bring together all the stakeholders involved in irrigation of multi-disciplines and all scales, including the policy makers, experts, research institutions, non-governmental organizations and farmers. It provide a platform for the world irrigation community and interested development professionals to find solutions to problems plaguing the irrigated agriculture, in time of depleting freshwater resources as a result of global warming and climate change.
The Second World Irrigation Forum (WIF2) was held at Chiang Mai, Thailand, November 2016 on the theme “Water management in a changing World: Role of Irrigation for Sustainable Food Production”. The mega event was attended by over 1200 participants from 56 countries drawn from different disciplines including Ministers, farmers, academicians, researchers, international scientific community, engineers, policy makers, industry and the irrigation managers.
The Third World Irrigation Forum (WIF3) is on topic “Development for water, food and nutrition security in a competitive environment” with three sub-themes:
SUB THEME 1: Enabling policy environment for water, food and energy
SUB THEME 2: Role of Civil Society and NGOs with focus on farmersRole of Civil Society and NGOs with focus on farmers and extention facilities
SUB THEME 3: Improving agricultural water productivity Improving agricultural water productivity with focus on rural transformation
This mega event also include Side Events of partner organizations, Ministerial meetings, International Exhibition, Training programs, Workshops, and many more.Organised by Indonesian National Committee of ICID (INACID).
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4-6 Sep 2019 – Southern Sun Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
2nd Annual SADC Groundwater Conference
Groundwater Contribution to SDGs in the SADC region. The Southern African Development Community-Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) and its partners are proud to announce their 2nd Annual SADC Groundwater Conference to be held under the theme “Groundwater Contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in SADC Region”.
Price: Various, including student and earlybird discounts. See website for further details.
Organised by Southern Africa Development Community - Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI).
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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.
https://connect.agu.org/aguchapmanconference/upcoming-chapmans/aquifers-sustainability/general-info -
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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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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26-28 Feb 2020 – Roorkee, India
Roorkee Water Conclave
Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and the National Institute of Hydrology have jointly decided to start a biennual Roorkee Water Conference.
Keeping in view the importance of the potential impact of climate change on the water sector, the first Roorkee Water Conference will be on Hydrological Aspects of Climate Change. It will be held at IIT Roorkee during Feb 26 – 28, 2020.Price: USD 300
Organised by IIT Roorkee and NIH Roorkee.
http://www.iitr.ac.in/rwc2020/index.html 
info.rwc@iitr.ac.in
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