6th IASTED African Conference on Environment and Water Resource Management, Gaborone, Botsuana

Abbrevation

AfricaEWRM

Link

http://www.iasted.org/conferences/

City

Gaborone

Country

Botswana

Deadline Paper

2016-05-01

Start Date

2016-09-02

End Date

2016-09-04

Abstract

Experience the stunning beauty and culture that Botswana has to offer. Located in Southern Africa, Botswana is a country with diverse and exotic scenery that ranges from the Kalahari Desert to one of the World’s largest intact inland Delta – the Okavango. During the day, venture out into the wilderness and explore the many reserves and national parks that are home to African Elephants, Cheetahs, and many other endangered species. At night, return to the big city and listen to live Tswana music and sample some of Botswana’s unique cuisine. Observe Botswana’s booming economy first hand and get inspired by the country’s development. Regardless of your past travel experiences, Botswana is sure to have something new and exciting to offer. For more information on Botswana, visit the official tourism site: http//www.botswanatourism.co.bw/ PURPOSE The Sixth IASTED African Conference on Environment and Water Resource Management (AfricaEWRM 2016) will act as an interdisciplinary forum for decision–makers, academics, and professionals interested in the development and applications of technology for the sustainable use of the environment and the management of water resources. This purpose is consistent with the goals of the United Nations Decade of Water for Life. The forum will cover both hard and soft technologies and will serve to promote the use of appropriate technologies. Case studies are welcome. SCOPE The topics of interest to be covered by AfricaEWRM 2016 include, but are not limited to: THEME 1: ENVIRONMENT Air Quality Bio Monitoring Biodegradable Materials Biodiversity Clean Energy Conservation Deforestation Desertification Ecological Restoration Environmental Impact Assessment Farming Methods and the Environment Geospatial Technologies Habitat Rehabilitation Land Management Mining and the Environment Natural Resources Management Pollution Reduction Soil Erosion Sustainable Development Valuation Waste Management THEME 2: WATER SUPPLY AND SUSTAINABLE USE Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling Demand Forecasting Diagnostic Techniques Distribution and Optimization Hydrological and Hydraulic Systems Monitoring and Surveillance Reclamation Sourcing Storage Treatment Water Augmentation Water Quality Protection Water Use THEME 3: WASTEWATER AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Containment and Collection Data Analysis and Visualisation Software Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Extreme Events Instrumentation and Automation Modelling and Simulation Performance Evaluation Sludge Handling Storm Water Treatment Total Maximum Daily Loading Wastewater and Storm water Discharge Wastewater Reuse THEME 4: INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Best Management Practices Capacity Building Climate Change Effects Cumulative Impacts Assessment Flood Forecasting Techniques Geographic Information Systems Groundwater Mapping Hydro Informatics In stream Flow Needs International Rivers Point and Non–point Source Pollution Remediation and Restoration Remote Sensing and Sensor Evaluation Transportation and Fate of Pollutants Watershed Policy and Planning THEME 5: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND REDUCTION IN INDUSTRY Biotechnology Cleaner Production Cost/Benefit Analysis Environmental Management Systems Impact and Risk Assessments Industrial Ecology Life Cycle Analysis Partnerships Pollution Abatement Technology Regulations and Enforcement Technology Transfers THEME 6: ISSUES IN IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND TECHNOLOGIES Financial Issues Governance Information Communications Technology Institutional Issues Legal Issues Maintenance Planning and Management Policy Issues Socio–economic and Cultural Issues Training and Education