Events
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15-17 Oct 2026 – Prague
International Conference on Climate Change, Sustainability & Renewable Energy
ClimateEnergy2026 is more than a conference — it’s a global stage for ideas, technologies, and policies shaping the future of our planet.
From October 15–17, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic, the International Conference on Climate Change, Sustainability & Renewable Energy will bring together scientists, innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and activists to address the world’s most urgent climate challenges and accelerate the transition toward a net-zero, resilient, and equitable world.
Built around three guiding pillars — Climate Change as the Challenge, Sustainability as the Framework, and Renewable Energy as the Solution — the conference explores critical priorities including net-zero strategies, climate finance, just transitions, hydrogen economy, AI for sustainability, carbon removal, and climate justice.
Beyond inspiring keynotes and scientific sessions, ClimateEnergy2026 offers interactive and action-oriented formats such as climate dialogues, innovation hackathons, startup pitch zones, and youth-led forums, transforming ideas into collaboration and measurable impact.
Whether you are a researcher, industry leader, policymaker, or changemaker, this is where collaboration meets purpose. At Creovate Conferences, we don’t just host events — we build ecosystems that advance science, scale innovation, and accelerate global sustainability goals.
Join us in Prague — and be part of the movement shaping the future of our planet.Price: $699
Organised by Creovate Conferences.
http://creovateconferences.com/climateenergy 
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27-28 Oct 2026 – Burlington House, London, UK & Online
Water as a Critical Geological Resource
This 2-day, interdisciplinary meeting brings together geoscientists working across research, industry and governance to understand the critical role of water in Earth and built systems focusing on the following themes:
-Water as a commodity, resource, or tool – from diverse sources and reservoirs to evolving uses in the Energy Transition and other diverse industries, in addition to the social impacts of this
-Regulation, risk, and protection – impacts on communities and environments (natural, industrial and the built environment), and interdisciplinary engagement
-Tools and data-driven approaches – developing AI digital tools and best practice
-Education and skills pipeline – understanding engagement towards development of future skills
How to get involved
Abstracts are invited concerning any aspect of water as a geological resource. The deadline to submit abstracts
is the 27 April 2026.
For more information about the meeting, including registration, please visit the meeting webpage
Follow along on social media using #Water2026.Organised by The Geological Society.
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8-11 Nov 2026 – National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics
Mediterranean Geosciences Union
Mediterranean Geosciences. Mediterranean Geosciences Union (MedGU) aims to create a unique federation that brings together and represents the Mediterranean geoscience community specializing in the areas of Earth, planetary and space sciences.
MedGU will be structured along the lines of AGU (American Geophysical Union) and EGU (European Geosciences Union).
The MedGU is described in further depth in this publication published in Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews (Springer).
The plan is to establish a large organization for the Mediterranean region that is more influential than any one local geoscience society with the objective of fostering fundamental geoscience research, as well as applied research that addresses key societal and environmental challenges.
MedGU’s overarching vision is to contribute to the realization of a sustainable future for humanity and for the planet.
The creation of this union will give the Earth sciences more influence in policy-making and in the implementation of solutions to preserve the natural environment and to create more sustainable societies for the people living in the Mediterranean region. It is hoped that the union will also provide opportunities to Mediterranean geoscientists to undertake interdisciplinary collaborative research. MedGU plans to recognize the work of the most active geoscientists with a number of awards and medals.
Although MedGU has not yet been officially inaugurated and is still in its initial five-year phase, its first annual meeting was organized in November 2021 in Istanbul (MedGU-21), the second meeting took place in Marrakech (MedU-22), and the third meeting was held in Istanbul (MedGU-23). The fourth annual meeting (MedGU-24), hosted by the University of Barcelona, was a resounding success, drawing 750 attendees in person and online from 65 countries. The fifth annual meeting (MedGU-25), hosted by the University of Athens, welcomed 580 participants in person and online from more than 60 countries.
This has provided a forum to achieve a consensus for the formation of this non-profit international union of geoscientists. Membership will be open to individuals who have a professional engagement with the Earth, planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
Nabil Khélifi (Germany), Attila Çiner (Türkiye), and ElSayed A. Issawy (Egypt) have adopted an ambitious vision for the launch of the 6th MedGU Annual Meeting (MedGU-26), with the goal of developing it into the largest international geoscience event in the Mediterranean and the wider MENA region in 2026.
It is expected that hundreds of participants from all over the world will attend this MedGU Annual Meeting 2026, making it one of the largest and most prominent geosciences event in the region. The meeting’s sessions will cover a wide range of topics with more details available on the Conference Tracks.
This MedGU Annual Meeting 2026 will have a "hybrid" format, with both in-person and virtual participation. The proceedings will be published in a book series (indexed in Scopus) by Springer/IEREK as well as a number of special issues in diverse scientific journals.Organised by Performer Events.
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9-13 Nov 2026 – Ara Convention Hall, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
The 9th Asia-Pacific Coastal Aquifer Management Meeting
Transforming Coastal Groundwater Challenges into Blue Opportunities. The 9th Asia-Pacific Coastal Aquifer Management Meeting (APCAMM 2026) will be held from 9-13 November 2026 at Ara Convention Hall, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. The conference theme is "Transforming Coastal Groundwater Challenges into Blue Opportunities."
The theme highlights the need to turn the growing pressures on coastal aquifers into pathways for innovation, resilience and sustainable management. Coastal groundwater systems are increasingly affected by seawater intrusion, climate change, sea-level rise, urbanisation, over-extraction, contamination and expanding subsurface development. APCAMM 2026 will explore how advances in monitoring, modelling, geophysical methods, groundwater-surface water studies, mitigation methods against saltwater intrusion and saline groundwater utilisation can support more resilient coastal aquifer management.
Abstract submission deadline : 18 September 2026
Notification of acceptance : 30 September 2026
Early-bird registration deadline : 16 October 2026.Organised by Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, Korea Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment.
https://www.apcamm2026jeju.org/abstract/apcamm2026/intro/welcome.html apcamm2026@kossge.or.kr -
18-20 Nov 2026 – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
8th SADC Groundwater Conference
Shared Aquifers, Equal Voices: Accelerating Groundwater Resilience for a Water-Secure Future. We invite you to submit oral and poster abstracts for the upcoming 8th annual Southern African Development Community (SADC) groundwater conference hosted by the SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI). The conference is held annually, providing a platform for advancing knowledge sharing on sustainable groundwater management at national and transboundary levels across the SADC Member States.
When submitting an abstract, please note that we plan to hold this event in person. We seek cutting-edge best practice presentations addressing the theme and sub-themes below. However, all presentation topics
that advance our understanding of groundwater are welcome.
The conference modalities will include high-level plenary sessions focusing on the theme and sub-themes, technical presentations, and panel discussions led by the partners of the SADC-GMI. Partners and stakeholders wishing to run special sessions and panel discussions under the sponsorship program must submit an expression of interest by 30 June 2026 and a programme in line with the conference's theme by 30 September 2026.
Authors are invited to submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations for the sub-themes outlined above. Authors are requested to indicate the sub-theme for which they are making submissions.
Deadline: 30 June 2026.Organised by SADC Groundwater Management Institute.
https://events.sadc-gmi.org/e/20/8th-sadc-groundwater-conference conference@sadc-gmi.org -
19 Nov 2026 – Burlington House, London
Ineson Lecture 2026
TBC. The Ineson Meeting, a one-day event organised around the prestiguous Ineson Lecture, is the IAH-GB Chapter's annual flagship event and is held in conjunction with the Hydro Group of the Geological Society. The lecture features a keynote speaker of international standing, supported by speakers and poster presentations from around the UK.
Organised by IAH-GB.
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22-26 Nov 2026 – Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
Groundwater Arsenic Research Days (GARD 2026)
We are pleased to announce the Groundwater Arsenic Research Days 2026 (GARD 2026), which will take place at the renowned Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, from 22–26 November 2026.
This international meeting will bring together researchers, environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, public health experts, and policy stakeholders working on arsenic in groundwater and its impacts on water resources, ecosystems, and human health.
🎯 Why Attend?
• Share the latest advances in groundwater arsenic research
• Discuss emerging analytical, geochemical, and hydrogeological approaches
• Explore links between groundwater quality, environmental change, and public health
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations among scientists and practitioners worldwide
🎓 Support for Early-Career Scientists
The European Association of Geochemistry (EAG) is offering travel support for early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries, helping to broaden participation and international collaboration.
📍 Venue
Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
🤝 Sponsors & Supporting Organizations
• European Association of Geochemistry (EAG)
• International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
• Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
• ETH Zurich
• Université de Neuchâtel
• Universität Zürich
• Congressi Stefano Franscini
📢 We encourage researchers, students, practitioners, and decision-makers working in hydrogeology, groundwater quality, environmental geochemistry, water security, and public health to join this important scientific gathering. https://gard2026.ethz.ch/?utm_campaign=June%202026%20EAG%20newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Mailjet lwinkel@ethz.ch -
26-28 Jan 2027 – Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
3rd International Conference Water Resources Management & Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions
Water Resources Management in Arid Regions. The National Water and Energy Center at UAE University is pleased to announce the Third International Conference on “Water Resources Management and Sustainability: Solutions for Arid Regions,” to be held from 26–28 January 2027 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The conference will be held at the Main Campus of UAEU, providing participants with a modern academic environment and state-of-the-art facilities.
In addition to the technical sessions, pre-conference workshops will be held on 25 January, followed by a post-conference field visit on 29 January. For registered participants, attendance at the workshops, Gala Dinner, lunches during the conference, social events, a field visit, and local transportation will be offered at no additional cost beyond the conference registration fee.
We cordially invite you to submit a short abstract or full-length paper for consideration. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts, while accepted full-length papers will be included in a Special Volume of the Water Science and Technology Library published by Springer.
We look forward to welcoming you in January 2027 as we work together toward advancing water and environmental sustainability in arid and semi-arid regions.Price: USD 400
Organised by United Arab Emirates University.
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27-29 Jan 2027 – Montego Bay, Jamaica
2nd Islands Water Congress
Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World. Hosted by the IWRA and the Water Resources Authority of Jamaica, the Islands Water Congress is a global event dedicated specifically to freshwater challenges and solutions in island contexts. It brings together island governments, practitioners, researchers, and communities to advance practical, island-specific approaches to freshwater management.
In doing so, the Congress amplifies island voices in the global water dialogue.
Building on the success of the 1st Islands Water Congress, held in the Faroe Islands in 2024, the 2nd Islands Water Congress will continue to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange across island contexts.
More information on participation and engagement will be available in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you in Jamaica!.Organised by IWRA.
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14-16 Apr 2027 – Barcelona, Spain
World Congress on Renewable Energy, Green Innovation & Environmental Science (WREG2027)
Conference. The World Congress on Renewable Energy, Green Innovation & Environmental Science (WREG 2027) is a premier international conference that will be held from 14–16 April 2027 at the Barcelona Conference Center, Barcelona, Spain. The congress brings together researchers, scientists, engineers, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to exchange pioneering research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and explore sustainable solutions that address today's global energy and environmental challenges.
Price: 649 Euros
Organised by https://wregcongress.com/register.
National Chapters
Local professional, scientific and social benefits and promotion of sustainable groundwater use
Commissions & Networks
Contributing to the science of groundwater and undertaking outreach, education and training
Publications
Information about IAH’s Hydrogeology Journal and books
Education
Resources, materials and links for the general public, students and professionals
