Events
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15-18 Jun 2019 – Serbia & Romania
Geo Trip to the Carpathian karst
The IAH Karst Commission (KC) is organising a Geo Trip to the Carpathian karst, prior the 4th Conference of the Central European Group (CEG) of IAH. The Geo Trip is open not only to the KC members but for all interested. The organisers have made an effort to reduce the cost as much as possible: thus, for the KC Geo Trip no fee will be required other than what is needed to cover the real expenses (based on sharing). The tour includes visit of attractive karst surface features, springs, caves along the southern margin of Carpathian Mountains in the two countries, between Danube and Olt rivers (Donji Milanovac – Baia de Arama – Trgu Jiu – Horezu).
More information, leaflet, photo gallery and application form can be found on www.karst.edu.rs.Organised by IAH Karst Commission.
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18-20 Jun 2019 – Danube Gorge (Iron Gate), Donji Milanovac, Serbia
4th IAH CEG Group Conference
Towards Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources". The IAH National Chapter of Serbia is organising the 4th Conference of CEG IAH (Central European Group of IAH). Oral and poster presentations are welcome and not limited to concerned area, on following conference topics:
1. Water supply and sustainable groundwater management
2. Groundwater protection
3. Karst and fractured-rock hydrogeology
4. Mineral waters and geothermal energy
Participants intending to present a paper are invited to send abstracts in English (up to 500
Words) to the Conference Secretariat by 31th December 2018.
Fieldtrip (Geo Trip) through Carpathian karst of Serbia & Romania will be organized by the Karst Commission of IAH prior the CEG conference in the period 14-18.06.2019.
More information, leaflet, photo gallery and application form can be found on www.karst.edu.rs/en.Organised by IAH - National Chapter of Serbia.
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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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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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9-13 Sep 2019 – Liège, Belgium
Groundwater Quality 2019
Groundwater quality in the transition between rural and urban environments. GQ is a triennial conference dedicated to Groundwater Quality organised on behalf of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and supported by the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), the H2020 Marie Curie ITN INSPIRATION project and the CL:AIRE and NICOLE professional organisations.
Between 1950 and 2050 the global population will have increased significantly, from 2.5 to 10 billion inhabitants. The urban population is expected to be two thirds, up from one third a century ago. The consequence is a greater urban spread into rural environments and increased pressure on natural resources, including groundwater in these transition areas. The conference theme, Groundwater quality in the transition between rural and urban environments, will focus on the need to protect, manage, repair and sustain groundwater quality in these growing urbanized environments.
The conference will bring together around 250 researchers, industry, regulators, contractors, consultants, planners and water supply agencies to address the important issues related to groundwater quality in this context.Organised by IAHS with support of IAH, H2020 ITN INSPIRATION, CL:AIRE and NICOLE.
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22-27 Sep 2019 – Malaga, Spain
46th IAH Congress: Groundwater management and governance – coping with water scarcity
Groundwater management and governance - water scarcity. The IAH Spanish Chapter (IAH-GE) and the Center of Hydrogeology of the University of Malaga (CEHIUMA) are honored to host and invite you to the 46th IAH Congress in Malaga, Spain in 2019.
Studies on groundwater sustainability show that aquifers across the world are undergoing severe and unsustainable groundwater depletion. The Mediterranean is likely to be one of the most endangered regions, with climatic models also predicting that there will be severe drought events and significant reduction of water availability. Appropriate management and governance of water resources are needed to adapt to such critical scenarios and cope with their consequences. The conference will examine this under 8 topics:
• Groundwater management and governance
• Groundwater and climate change
• Groundwater sustainability
• Groundwater footprint and virtual water
• Tools, methods and models to study groundwater
• Groundwater, wetlands and natural heritage
• Groundwater and socio-economic development in Latin America
• Groundwater quality and pollution processes
Key dates:
- Abstract submission by 19 March 2019
- Early bird registration fees available before 30 June 2019.Price: Before 30 June, 2019: IAH Members 480€; Non-Members 590€; Students 230€; Student non-members 330€. From 30 June, 2019: IAH Members 580€; Non-Members 690€; Students 330€; Student non-members 430€
Organised by IAH Spanish National Chapter with the support of the Center of Hydrogeology University of Malaga.
http://www.iah2019.org 
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21-25 Oct 2019 – Porto, Portugal (ISEP Convention Centre)
Geoethics & Groundwater Management: theory and practice for a sustainable development
Geoethics in groundwater management, theory and practice aiming at the responsible integrated management of groundwater resources for a resilient and sustainable future. The international congress «Geoethics in Groundwater Management: theory and practice for a sustainable development» - GEOETH&GWM’19 - is the first result of an Agreement for Cooperation signed in 2017 by IAH and IAPG-International Association for Promoting Geoethics aiming to promote a co-ordinated policy, initiatives and events of common interest on a range of issues in the field of geoethics and groundwater.
It is the first global approach on the vast subjects of geoethics in groundwater management and its recognized need of reflection for correct and prudent actions.
GEOETH&GWM’19 convenes groundwater specialists, scholars in science and the humanities, professionals, as well as educators, students, and early careers for the first specialized world forum for discussing theory and practice through case studies, 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 through theoretical concepts and best practices.
This implies the scientific analysis of the complex dynamics of human-water systems, to manage problems carefully related to environmental impacts created by human interventions in the natural processes governing surface and groundwater resources, to develop strategies in order to harmonize expectations and requests of various stakeholders, including citizens, industry and policy makers.Price: To be announced in 22 December 2018
Organised by IAH Portugal Chapter / ISEP - School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto / IAH Spain Chapter.
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31 Mar - 3 Apr 2020 – Caserta, Italy
MinWat 2020
3rd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Mineral Waters: Genesis, Exploitation, Protection, and Valorisation. 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.Price: TBD
Organised by IAH Commission on Mineral and Thermal Water (IAH CMTW), IAH National Chapter of Italy (IAHItaly), University of Naples.
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