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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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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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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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.
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5-8 Mar 2020 – Delhi, India
36th International Geological Congress
The International Geological Congress is a mega event organised every four years. The next edition – the 36th – will be organised in Delhi, India, March 2-8, 2020. The Congress has 45 themes, covering practically all aspects of Planet Earth, has > 60 field trips, a GeoExpo, and a variety of other programs.
Each theme has several symposia each with many sessions. Abstracts should be submitted to the Congress website (www.36igc.org). Take the opportunity to participate in/organise a workshop or short course and also to look around India, enjoy its culture and culinary specialties, its art and architecture, its history and heritage!
Thanks to the munificence of the Government of India, we are able to offer a Geohost Support Program that is unprecedented in the history of IGC! We will be providing 1000 free registrations, 1000 airfares and 1000 local hospitality packages to geoscientists/ geoscience students. These will be provided either as full or partial support. So, hurry up and apply online for a Geohost grant!
Please visit our website www.36igc.org for all the details and more.
Revised deadline for abstract submission: October 31, 2019.
Revised deadline for Early Bird registration: November 30, 2019.Price: See fees on website
Organised by IGC.
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16-19 Mar 2020 – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
The 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020) in Oman
(1) Subsurface hydrology; (2) Salinization and irrigation practices; (3) Climate change and water resources; (4) Economics and management of wastewater; (5) Water desalination and purification technologies; (6) Aflaj and traditional water systems; (7) Hydroinformatics; (8) Urban water. The 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020) will be held on March 16-19, 2020 at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Both oral and poster presentations will be held during the conference. Submission of abstracts and papers can be done through links on conference website. This conference calls for contributions from interested individuals or institutions. Presentation and paper topics include but are not limited to: (1) Subsurface hydrology; (2) Salinization and irrigation practices; (3) Climate change and water resources; (4) Economics and management of wastewater; (5) Water desalination and purification technologies; (6) Aflaj and traditional water systems; (7) Hydroinformatics; (8) Urban water.
All the WRAA2020 accepted papers will be published by Springer. Springer will submit the proceedings to Web of Knowledge and Scopus for indexing. Excellent papers will be selected by conference editors and published as two special issues in the Journal of Arid Land (2018 IF: 1.357) and Earth Systems and Environment (Indexed in Scopus since June 2019). Authors of high-quality papers (determined by the editors) may be supported for the conference participation. You may publish your papers with or without attending the conference.
Important due dates:
Abstract submission: Oct 1, 2019
Abstract acceptance notification: Nov 1, 2019
Paper submission: Dec 15, 2019
Paper acceptance notification: Jan 31, 2020
Conference Registration: Jan 15, 2020
Thank you for your support in advance and look forward to your participation in the conference.
Kind Regards,
Organizing Committee, WRAA2020
wraa2020@gmail.com.Price: USD 150-200
Organised by Water Research Center at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources in Oman.
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