Start Date: 19.06.2018
End Date: 19.06.2018
Organizer: CAREC and Kazakh-German University in partnership with UNESCO, IWMI and Academy of Science of the Republic of Tajikistan
Location: National Library, Room 306, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Contact Info: http://www.wmf2018.org/
Agenda
We are delighted to announce the pre-conference event “Water and Science for sustainable future”, which will take place on 19 June 2018 at National Library in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Forum will focus on the interaction between science and technology in developing solutions for pressing water related problems as identified in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This large international and multidisciplinary water forum is convened within the framework of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, and is organised by Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), Kazakh-German University, UNESCO, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Academy of Science of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Aim and scope
Water and Science Forum will focus on water quality and quantity in the broadest sense. The conference brings together leaders in science, policy, and the public and International donor community to examine water science from a multidisciplinary perspective. Water science is crucial to expanding our understanding of water quality and quantity related issues that humankind encounters.
Such understanding is key towards identifying critical water-related challenges, developing novel solutions and implementing steps that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals. We welcome contributions from both the natural and social sciences, as well as from stakeholders and decision makers and from private and public sectors.
Target group
This conference aims at exchanging scientific knowledge and bridging gaps between scientists, policy makers, NGOs and the business community.
Themes
We welcome submissions around four different themes. Abstracts may focus on water systems at different spatial scales, including: urban or regional water systems; river and delta systems; surface and groundwater systems; and marine systems. Abstracts may include different approaches, including: observing and analytical approaches, systems approaches; modelling approaches; experimental approaches; trans-disciplinary participatory approaches.
Theme 1: Revisiting IWRM: How science can prepare us for better future
Theme 2: New technology and innovations for education
Theme 3: Education and Partnership for action
Theme 4: Global and Regional co-operation in water science
Keynote speakers
Dr Joshua Newton, Global Water Partnership, Sweden
Dr Mark Smith, International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka
Dr Abror Gafurov, German Research Center for Geosciences, Germany
Dr Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, France