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Water and Society 2013
[04-06 Sep 2013]

>> The conference provides a multi-disciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of many issues affecting water resources today.

>> The importance of water and its impact on civilisation and mankind are widely recognised. Issues regarding quality, quantity and technology associated with water are quickly becoming acknowledged as impending major issues that will require global involvement and financial support. Aside from mankind's reliance upon water for survival, water touches many different topics and industries.

>> Conference topics:

The nature of water
Water as a human right
Water as the source of life
Water in a changing climate
Future water demands and adaptation strategies
Water resources contamination
Water resources management
Irrigation and desertification
Water, sanitation and health
Transnational water rights
Legislation and controls
Lessons to be learnt
Water and disaster management

04-06 September 2013

Wessex Institute of Technology
Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst
Southampton, SO40 7AA
UK

Contact:

Irene Moreno Millan
Wessex Institute of Technology

Tel.: +44 (0) 238 0293223
Fax: +44 (0) 238 0292853
e-mail: imoreno@wessex.ac.uk

[Organizers: Wessex Institute of Technology]