Events
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18-22 May 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 May 18-22, 2020. 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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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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26-30 Jul 2020 – Mexico City
14th International Conference on Hydroinformatics
Water, Technology, science. Humanity currently faces great challenges and, without question, the most pressing one has to do with the management of water; an element without which it is impossible to conceive life on our planet. Scientific progress has enabled water systems in the world to be more efficient and, above all, more sustainable.
The advent of the so-called digital age and information and communication technologies (ICTs), have led water scientists to develop and use smart monitoring systems that foster a more efficient management of water resources and have promoted the evolution of water infrastructure administration and operability and the use of hydrological data.
These advances and accomplishments have given way to the emergence of a new era in hydraulic engineering: hydroinformatics, a multidisciplinary specialty that includes environmental, sociological, and ethical aspects.
Hydroinformatics uses simulation models and ICTs to solve hydraulics, surface and subsurface hydrology, and environmental engineering problems in order to obtain a better management of water-based systems.
One of the main objectives of hydroinformatics is to generate information and technology to support the decision making of authorities and specialists when structuring public policies.Organised by Mexican Institute of Water Technology and UNAM.
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8-9 Sep 2020 – Łódź, Poland
XXIII SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCE ,,EXPLOITATION AND RISKS TO WATER INTAKES”
The conference is addressed to hydrogeologists as well as water and sewage engineers. The conference will cover the following issues:
• municipal water management;
• hydrogeochemistry;
• hydrogeological conditions for water intakes;
• modern research methods;
• current challenges of hydrogeology;
• water and sewage technologies including trenchless technologies.
The conference language is polish.Organised by Polish Association of Sanitary Engineers and Technicians.
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9-10 Sep 2020 – Rome, Italy
ICSD 2020 : 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 9 – 10 September 2020 Rome, Italy
09/10/2020. European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 8th ICSD 2020 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular focus on Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability.
The Conference theme : Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: Research, Practice and Education
The 8th ICSD 2020 will be an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics.
Papers will be published in Open Access EJSD Journal (Thompson Reuters) and Proceedings.Price: 400
Organised by European Center of Sustainable Development , CIT University.
https://ecsdev.org/conference/8th-icsd-2020 
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20-25 Sep 2020 – São Paulo, Brazil
47th IAH Congress
Aquifers: Storing Water for the Future. 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, ‘AQUIFERS: STORING WATER FOR THE FUTURE’, there will be sessions on hydrogeological science and technologies, as well as groundwater in the wider environmental and societal context. Amongst other issues, environmental isotopes, modelling and geophysical techniques will be considered alongside crystalline, karst and coastal aquifers, taking into account agriculture, urban development, economics and climate change. Expect to hear the whole range of groundwater management and governance considered under the umbrella of IWRM - integrated water resource management.
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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19-23 Oct 2020 – Caracas, Venezuela
II Congreso Venezolano de Geociencias
Ciencias al servicio de la sociedad. XVI Congreso Venezolano de Geofísica
XI Congreso Geológico Venezolano
XI Congreso Venezolano de Sismología e Ingeniería Sísmica – CONVESIS
II Congreso Venezolano de Geoquímica
XI Jornadas Venezolanas de Espeleología. http://www.facebook.com/congresovenezolanogeociencias2020 cvenezolanogeociencias2020@gmail.com -
9-11 Nov 2020 – Military Technological College, Muscat, Oman
Oman’s International Conference on Water Engineering and Management of Water Resources
Towards a Sustainable Water Future. This conference provides an interesting opportunity to share ideas, discuss new technology, and explore innovative techniques and present the latest research result with international colleagues, academics, engineers, policymakers and government organizations.
The conference will cover a wide range of topics at the heart of water engineering and management of water resources, including treatment, resources management, distribution systems, water losses, sustainability, energy efficiency, reclamation, recycling, reuse, regulations, policies, costs, decision making, modelling, design, maintenance and construction of water infrastructure.Price: USD 260
Organised by Department of Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying, Military Technological College, Muscat, Oman.
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