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abstract: This workshop provides an opportunity to present the latest information and research on tropical peatlands. Topics covered are biodiversity and conservation; hydrology and water resource; forestry and agriculture land use; climate change and air quality;

abstract: This workshop is intended to be a showcase of the current stage of research and the future potential of speleotherm-rainfall records for water resources, government, and cave management and conservation bodies.

abstract: The conference proposes to inform urban drainage and associated professionals, designers, practitioners and researchers of the latest advances, concepts, design and best practice across all technical, environmental, social and economic aspects of urban drainage and related endeavours. We invite you and welcome you to become involved, take part and advance your knowledge to state of the art.

The conference will also be supported by a series of ‘tours’ – both technical and cultural - and an ‘accompanying persons programme’.

The winner of the Poul Harromoës Award will be announced at the Conference Dinner on Thursday 4 September 2008.

abstract: The objective of the proposed conference is to provide a multidisciplinary forum for scientists, practicing engineers, regulators, and stakeholders in the area of watershed and river basin management. The competition is growing among water users for water resources while the available resources are increasingly constrained both quantitatively and/or qualitatively in most river basins.

abstract: Vienna 2008 The presentation of new technologies and new practices has been an integral part of IWA World Water Congresses from the very beginning. Providing an ideal platform for exchange is another key concern of our congresses and exhibitions. Despite the continuous topicality of themes, Vienna 2008 will still substantially differentiate itself from previous IWA World Water Congresses.

abstract: THEME 1: Water Supply and Sustainable Use

* Hydrological and Hydraulic Systems

* Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling

* Demand Forecasting

* Distribution and Optimization

* Monitoring and Surveillance

* Sourcing

* Water Quality Protection

* Treatment: Solar Water Disinfection , Low-tech Filtration, Chemical Disinfection

* Diagnostic Techniques

* Storage

* Reclamation

* Eco-hydrology

* Water Augmentation

* Water Use: Aquaculture, Domestic, Recreation, Transportation, Industrial, Agriculture/Irrigation, Hydropower

THEME 2: Wastewater and Stormwater Management

* Containment and Collection

* Modelling and Simulation

* Integrated Urban Water Management

* Stormwater Prediction

* Stormwater Treatment: Permeable Pavement, Grass Swales, Constructed Wetlands

* Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Tr

abstract: The conference will examine the potentially important roles of lakes and reservoirs in global climate change, particularly regarding changes in the flux of energy, water and carbon into, within, and out of lake basins.

abstract: Participants will come together to present research and discuss how best to reach common goals. In particular, adaptive management will be presented as an appropriate tool to leverage decision-making, science, and monitoring to the benefit of all.

abstract: The ICHE-2008 will extend the series of biennial conference started in Washington, D.C (1993), continued in Beijing (1995), Cottbus (1998), Seoul (2000), Warsaw (2002), Brisbane (2004), and Philadelphia (2006). These conferences have acted in the past as a welcome forum to report and discuss the latest advancements in Hydro-Science and Engineering and as such have always been highly valued by all participants.

Undoubtedly, the ICHE-2008 will provide an opportunity for making numerous personal and professional contacts. The theme of this conference is 'New Challenge of Hydro-Science and Engineering toward Sustainability through Flood Risk, Water Resources & Ecosystem Assessment'. Though the topics discussed in this conference are wide as listed below, they will be organized as several mini-symposia to clarify the direction of the new challenge. In addition to personal and professional contacts during the technical sessions, the conference offers its participants a

abstract: The conference will bring together scientists and other experts to discuss how to improve predictions by joint use of data and models in the following three fields: hydrology, ecology, and water resources management.

abstract: GRANT ASSISTANCE: The organizers of the conference are pleased to announce that a total of at least 30 grants will be available to support researchers and professionals from developing countries attending the conference. The conditions for obtaining a support grant are: (i) belonging to a public, non governmental organization, or an educational institute; (ii) presenting a paper for oral presentation. Applications should be forwarded by email to contact@urbanwaterconference.beThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at the attention of the conference chair, prof. Jan Feyen, and final selection will be based on the affiliation of the applicant and the quality of the manuscript he/she will present. The deadline for the submission of an application is 29 February 2008. Candidates should forward a letter of application accompanied by a curriculum vitae and draft of manuscript.

abstract: The geomorphologic community will gather to exchange ideas and methods for the investigation of landslides, floods, and related geomorphic processes in connection with global environmental change.

abstract: Accelerating changes in the global climate are changing the way water is managed in the American West. Some of the resulting impacts, such as increased crop water demands, are only beginning to be felt, while others, such as earlier melting of mountain snowpacks, are already well advanced. Water managers will increasingly be confronted with decision situations where old rules and old expectations no longer apply, and new design practices, new operating rules, new management practices, and even new legislation altering water management policies and water rights, will be required. This conference is designed to help prepare water managers for these changes.

abstract: Changing Waterscapes and Water Ethics for the 21st Century and Global Geoscience Practice, Standards, Ethics, and Accountability

abstract: International School of Hydraulics (till 2003 a national event) has very long tradition and it was initiated in 1981 and took place without interruption each year. Throughout all that long 25 years period it has been successfully organized by the Institute of Hydro-Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The School has been carried out under the auspices of the Committee for Water Resources Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences and International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research. Starting from the 26th School of Hydraulics organization was taken over by the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences. The 26th School took place at Goniadz in Biebrza National Park and the 27th one at Hucisko /the Eagle's Nest/ situated in the heart of Jura Region in southern Poland. Both events turned out to be a great success and gathered many researchers from various countries, among them the European leaders in the field of hydraulics.

abstract: Como são geridos os recursos hídricos em África? Quais são os principais desafios em termos de acesso, distribuição e afectação de recursos hídricos no continente? Quais são os principais factores a influenciar a procura de água no presente e no futuro próximo? Quais são as soluções que estão a ser desenvolvidas pelas diferentes comunidades, decisores políticos, sector privado e activistas ambientais? Quais são as contribuições dos cientistas e das organizações internacionais? Estas serão algumas das questões sobre as quais convidamos a reflectir e a debater. Vários analistas chamam a atenção para questões de escassez e insegurança hídrica, desigualdades no acesso à água e propensão para conflitos aos níveis local e regional. Os hidro-pessimistas prevêem um futuro hídrico nebuloso para o continente africano. Outros autores

abstract: 'Climatic changes and water resources in the middle east and north africa' This symposium intends to encourage and enlarge the exchange of experience and the cooperation between german and arab scientists, universities, institutions as well as industry. This could be a contribution to global environment protection and to the understanding among nations.

abstract: Find inspiration, tools, personal contacts and references to address instream flow issues in your community.

Contribute strategies to improve instream flow problem-solving in the U.S. and Canada

Who should attend... Biologists, hydrologists, attorneys/lawyers, engineers, educators, policy makers, consultants, and representatives of tribes, state/provinicial and federal water and resource management agencies, universities, industry and interest groups. We encourage participation by parties representing all perspectives of water use issues.

abstract: Hydropower plays an important role in the future supply of renewable energy. Climate change can have a profound impact on small and large scale hydroelectric power production. Therefore water managers must be informed of the potential impacts of climate change on their river systems.

What changes can we expect and what impact will these have on hydroelectric power production and the users of the water system? Would water supplies remain as experienced over the past years or will the hydrologic pattern shift or/and change? Will these changes create opportunities or vulnerabilities?

abstract: The NGWA International Conference on Nonrenewable Ground Water Resources — Sociotechnological Aspects of Nonrenewable Ground Water Resources: Half-Empty, Hall-Full, Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Some Paths Forward will take place in Portland, Oregon, October 13-14, 2008.

Many areas of the world rely on nonrenewable ground water resources, defined here as aquifer systems whose replenishment rates are so small that, for all practical purposes, their development is unsustainable and will eventually deplete the available water in storage. With the specter of global warming casting a pall of uncertainty over future water supplies, it is imperative that we manage these resources wisely by sharing our knowledge and learning from the experience of others who are dealing with these conditions and problems.

abstract: The International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage was established in 1950 as a non-profit, non-governmental international organization with headquarters in New Delhi India. The Commission is dedicated to enhancing worldwide supply of food and fiber for all people by improving water and land management and the productivity of irrigated and drained lands through appropriate management of water, environment and application of irrigation, drainage and flood management techniques.

abstract: On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, it is our great honor to invite you to the 16th Congress of Asia and Pacific Division of International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research and the 3rd IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures to be held in Nanjing October 20-23, 2008.

The ever increasing demands on water resources through the rapid development of human society have brought about serious challenges. This means that the role of hydraulic engineering has become more important than ever before. These conferences with the main theme of 'Water and Humanity — Friendship, Harmony and Sustainable Development' will offer you high quality scientific programs as well as memorable social activities.

abstract: The Annual Conference on Soils, Sediments and Water, this year, October 20-23, 2008, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst has become the preeminent national conference in this important environmental area. The conference attracts 700-800 attendees annually which includes a wide variety of representation from state and federal agencies; military; a number of industries including railroad, petroleum, transportation, utilities; the environmental engineering and consulting community; and academia.

abstract: The conference will bring together a diverse group to discuss recent advances in the understanding of processes related to, and new methods for observing, atmospheric water vapor. A field trip is planned to the NOAA observatory on Mauna Loa.

abstract: Delivered to you in one action packed conference day by the innovators of the Australian water market, shaping the direction of the Queensland water industry, this conference will discuss all the critical issues, including:

* Taking state water plans to the next level -Queensland Water Infrastructure perspective

* Securing Queensland’s water supplies

* Demand side issues

* Water supply options – desalination, recycling or building a dam?

* Large user perspective - initiatives for meeting

* water needs into the future

* The importance of water conservation and water recycling

* The Gold Coast desalination plant due for completion by 2008

* Updating the progress of Queensland dam projects

abstract: Due to rapid growth of population and an ever increasing demand, water is becoming a scarce commodity in the present day world. It is an environmental, social and economic asset which needs to be managed well in the interests of the community at large. Globally and especially in developing countries people are facing an acute shortage of improved water source ultimately leading to severe health problems. The Civil Engineering Group of Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani in collaboration with international organizations like Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) and Jacob Blustein Institute for Desert Research (BIDR), of Ben Gurion University, Negev, Israel is actively involved in different aspects of water management issues.

abstract: The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. There are presently 157 Contracting Parties to the Convention, with 1702 wetland sites, totaling 153 million hectares, designated for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.

abstract: The supply of drinking water and the treatment of waste water are absolute top political priorities in Iran due to the country?s population growth and industrialisation. By 2021, the demand for water is expected to rise by 30 billion m3 and by the same date the realisation is anticipated of a long-term plan with individual project phases for improving water supply and waste water disposal. At the IWE exhibitors can meet up with decision-makers from both the public and private sectors of the Iranian water strong-growth market of the future. management industry and get access to this

abstract: The warming of Earth's climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice. The intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has declared in 2008 that water resources are amongst systems and sectors that are particularly vulnerable to climate change and stand to be stongly impacted by it. While precipitation on average is expected to change only slightly, its variability is expected to increase. Extreme weather events, both in temperature and precipitation, are likely to occur more often, leading to increased occurrences of both floods and droughts. Climate change will influence the global hydrological cycle, and this in turn will have major impacts on water resources.

abstract: Saudi Water Technology 2008 will attract scores of top water technology professionals from across the region and the world. The exhibition will situate participants firmly at the centre of the biggest and fastest-growing agriculture sector in the region. Given Saudi Arabia’s climate, the possibilities for international investment in water technology, management and reclamation sector are enormous. Excess liquidity, generated by consistently high oil prices, means that Saudi agriculture sector executives are willing and able to spend on the latest, most advanced water technology and management products and machines.

Where better to expose your cutting-edge water technology designs and services than at Saudi Water Technology 2008, in the bustling business hub Riyadh, at the heart of an exciting agriculture industry. Exhibitors will get the unique chance to meet Saudi buyers, agricultural trade and business representatives, highly-placed Government agriculture officials who c

abstract: Africa Water Congress - 10 years of excellence! The Africa Water Congress 2008 will draw on key industry leaders that will share their vision and practical strategies for water delivery and growth in Africa

Welcome to the water week

Over just 3 information packed days the congress brings together over 100 industry leaders comprising of key decision makers, policy developers, project leaders, and local government authorities.

With 2 masterclasses, the conference, a cocktail function and the business zone, Africa Water Congress 2008 provides you with the ultimate Water week!

abstract: Water is essential for human health as it is closely linked with our body. However, data from UNICEF has shown more than 2.6 billion which is forty percent of the world’s population experience lack of basic sanitation facilities and safe drinking water sources. These situation have resulted illness and deaths of children caused by diarrhea and other sanitation-related disease. Not only is health related disease attacking children, but also lack of education. Children, in particular girls are too busy fetching water which discourage them of good education. In advance, poor people will encounter lack of productivity which in advance cause national economic suffers. It is vital then to improve water supplies and sanitation facilities in communities, and to promote safe hygiene practices as well.

abstract: Each November, Sigma Xi leaders and highly motivated college students gather to share ideas, information and camaraderie at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference. Delegates from Sigma Xi chapters decide key governance questions of the Society and attend sessions on leadership, chapter management and major issues facing the research enterprise. Concurrently, undergraduates from institutions around the world present their research, attend career-focused workshops, meet graduate school recruiters and network with Sigma Xi members.

abstract: IInd world Aqua Congress aims to discuss “Global Climate Change and Water Resources”. The conference will focus on the current practices adopted and evolving guidelines for future. Global Warming is of great concern worldwide today. The consequences of Global warming can be seen everywhere and there are various serious concerns related to this issue:

* Average temperatures will rise, as will the frequency of heat waves.

* Warmer temperatures could also increase the probability of drought. Greater evaporation, particularly during summer and fall, could exacerbate drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires

* Warmer temperatures increase the energy of the climatic system and lead to more intense rainfall at times in some areas

* More frequent and more intensive heat waves could result in more heat-related deaths. These conditions could also aggravate local air quality problems

abstract: Hanoi will be the host venue for Vietnam's Official International Water & Wastewater Show - Vietwater 2008 Expo & Forum to be held from 4th - 6th December 2008 at the Vietnam Exhibition Fair Centre ( Giang Vo ). This event, to be hosted by the Southeast Asia Water Utilities Network, is expected to be the largest industry gathering of government officials, regulators, water and wastewater companies, manufacturers, industrials users, consultants and industry experts in Vietnam. There will be there to source for new technology, build partnerships, seek investment opportunities and get updated on current developments.

abstract: This symposium will bring together scientists and engineers representing environmental fluid mechanics, oceanography, atmospheric sciences, hydrology and hydraulic engineering that are active in the fields of free surface flows, shallow fluid flows and quasi-two-dimensional turbulent flows.

abstract: Water Expo 2009 is planned at Chennai Trade Centre during February 26th, 27th and 28th 2009.

Water Expo 2009 – a perfect, proactive platform for water and Wastewater Industry offers all the exiting business opportunities and more.

WATER EXPO 2009 is much more than just a Mega event. Organised by Water Today, it is a momentum created to unify all the participants of water and wastewater industry under one roof.

Water Expo 2009 – offers all these exiting business opportunities and more…

Indian water industry in general is witnessing a stupendous 15- 20% annual growth offering a staggering $4 billion worth of business opportunities every year. The bottled drinking water business in India is witnessing a steady growth of 40 per cent per annum.

abstract: At this conference, you will find the latest water efficiency and conservation techniques, performance case studies, research, technology, and services.

abstract: Issues on Climate change had been a long term debate. It had been started on 1970's, based on a paradigm that everything in the world is interconnected, such that when irresponsible environment's unfriendly activities pursue, like deforestations and green house gases waste producing ones, an atmospheric hole will be formed causing an atmospheric temperature increase and in turn making polar ice melt and seawater rise. An overal change of wind characteristics and oceanic current accrue, and thusly the climate change. To date the issue imposes a central discourse in politics and science alike, due to its impacts to the world and its foreseeable future.

abstract: The World Environmental & Water Resources Congress is an important annual opportunity for the best minds at work in environmental and water fields to convene and focus on topics of the day. This Congress’ central theme is the great rivers of the world and the engineering challenges of balancing environmental and development issues while achieving a sustainable future. It is imperative that those working on the front lines – at the environmental/water engineering nexus – share insights from research and practical experience in the field to generate best practices for the future on issues such as river system management, environmental issues, watershed management and restoration, dam safety, hydraulic structures, and so much more.