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31 October – 4 November 2010

National Convention Centre

Call for Abstracts

Groundwater 2010: the challenge of sustainable management

Abstract submissions have closed.

Should you wish to enquire about submitting a late abstract, please contact groundwater@con-sol.com

NB: Any late abstracts will be reviewed only on a basis of a poster presentation offer.

Important Dates:

November 2009 Early bird registration opens
16 August 2010 Notification of acceptance of abstracts
30 September 2010 Submission of four page abstract for inclusion in conference proceedings

 

Note to Authors:  Authors of accepted abstracts submitted in response to the Call for Abstracts are expected to register and attend the full conference. All expenses associated with this are to be covered by the presenter

Themes:

WATER POLICY ENVIRONMENT —

Policy and institutional processes provide a vital framework for managing groundwater resources. This session welcomes papers from groundwater managers and policy-makers that analyse recent water policy changes and the implementation of these changes. Papers that discuss the emerging water policy challenges in the context of climate variability and longer term climate change, are also encouraged. We also encourage the submission of papers which analyse the role and use of science in informing the policy process, as well as examples of generating a demand for science from policy makers to help inform evidence-based policy. The specific sessions within this theme are:

CHALLENGES AND THREATS TO GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT —

This session will focus on presentation and discussion of the latest scientific research into Australia’s groundwater systems. We wish to encourage the submission of papers across a range of disciplines, highlighting the latest science and technological advances. We encourage scientists to include a discussion on the implications of their results to facilitate discussion of the broader management implications. The specific sessions are:

FUTURE OPPORTUNITES —

Changes in water and energy policy in the face of drought, climate change and continuing development pressures, have created a new impetus for innovation in managing Australia’s water resources. This session encourages the submission of papers that examine how cutting edge science and technologies are identifying new potential groundwater resources, and opening up new ways of managing existing water resources.

Papers that explore the new hydrogeological science required to underpin development of our geothermal resources and the storage of carbon in aquifers are welcomed. Papers are also encouraged from groundwater managers who have experience in implementing the use of new technologies or methods for groundwater management. The specific sessions in this theme are:

CAPACITY BUILDING —

There is general recognition that capacity building in terms of skills, training, knowledge and data gaps, and community awareness, have not kept pace with development of Australia’s groundwater resources. This theme encourages the submission of papers from policy-makers, groundwater managers, members of the general community and scientists, identifying and discussing issues around the specific topics below: