The Second IASTED Africa
Conference
on
Water Resource Management
~AfricaWRM 2008~
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
September 8 – 10, 2008
Gaborone, Botswana
***Deadlines Extended***
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sponsor
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)
Conference Chair
Prof. Otlogetswe Totolo – University of Botswana, Botswana
Local Arrangements Chair
Prof. George O. Anderson – University of Botswana, Botswana
Guest Speaker
Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Botswana
Keynote Speaker
"Supplying Increasing Water Demands with Decreasing Resources"
Prof. David Stephenson – University of Botswana, Botswana
Invited Speaker
"Intellectual Capital"
Prof. A. B. Ngowi – University of Botswana, Botswana
Special Sessions
"Integration of Aspects of Water Resource Management in the Okavango Delta and Okavango River Basin"
Dr. Piotr Wolski – University of Botswana, Botswana
"Xenobiotics in Waters and Wastewaters: Their Fate, Effect and Removal Potential"
Dr. Despo Fatta Kassinos – University of Cyprus, Cyprus
Host Organization
University of Botswana
Purpose
The purpose of this conference is to act as an interdisciplinary forum for decision-makers, academics, and professionals interested in the development and application of technology in ensuring the sustainable use and management of our 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 technology and will serve to promote the use of appropriate technologies.
Case studies are welcome. All papers submitted to this conference will be double blind evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution. The conference chair makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
AfricaWRM 2008 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
Location
Picture Above: © Botswana Tourism,
Banner Pictures from left to right: © 1, 2, 4 D. Koval. © 3, 5 N. Leamy.
Botswana has been called an oasis of peace and tranquility on the African continent. It has a history of political stability, a low crime rate, and is one of Africa's most successful economies. Botswana is about the size of France or Kenya, but its low population density has ensured that its beautiful wilderness has remained unspoiled. Botswana is home to 120,000 migrant elephants – the largest elephant population in the world. The Kalahari Desert covers 84% of the country, yet in the midst of this desert is the world's largest inland delta. The Okavango Delta is a breathtaking labyrinth of lagoons, lakes, and hidden channels covering an area of 17000 km². There you will find the Moremi Game Reserve, with forests, floodplains, and lagoons that offer spectacular glimpses of a huge diversity of plant and animal life, including lions, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards.
The administrative centre for Botswana's strong economy, the capital city of Gaborone, is a fast-growing, vibrant modern city. Shop the amazing collections of local arts and crafts and you will fall in love with Botswana's rich culture and history. Enjoy the many fine restaurants and nightclubs, or take a quiet walk up Kgale Hill to see an amazing view of the city, as well as the pair of black eagles that nest in the craggy cliff face just below the peak.
For more information on Botswana, visit the official tourism site: Tourism of Botswana
Scope
The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:
THEME 1: Water Supply and Sustainable UseTopics include, but are not limited to: |
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THEME 2: Wastewater and Stormwater ManagementTopics include, but are not limited to: |
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THEME 3: Integrated Watershed ManagementTopics include, but are not limited to: |
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THEME 4: Pollution Prevention and Reduction in IndustryTopics include, but are not limited to: |
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THEME 5: Issues in Implementing Environmentally Sound TechnologiesTopics include, but are not limited to: |
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International Program Committee
Click here for a list of the program committee for AfricaWRM 2008.
Submission
Initial Papers
Submit your paper via our website at: www.iasted.org/conferences/submit-604.html.
All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by April 30, 2008. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.
Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who will attend the conference and provide four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. At least one of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be full papers with approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.
All papers submitted to IASTED conferences must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for publication elsewhere at any time during IASTED's review period. Authors are limited to a maximum of three paper submissions. Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.
Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by May 21, 2008. Final manuscripts are due by June 20, 2008. Registration and final payment are due by July 1, 2008. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.
Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.
Best Paper Award
The International Program Committee will select and nominate the best papers submitted to the conference for the Best Paper Award. These papers will be evaluated on originality of ideas, significance of research findings, author contribution, and implementation of results.
Tutorials
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by April 30, 2008. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
www.iasted.org/conferences/tutorialsubmit-604.html.
A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).
Special Sessions
Persons wishing to organize a special session should email a proposal to calgary@iasted.org by April 30, 2008. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by April 30, 2008, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at: www.iasted.org/conferences/specialsession-604.html.
Journals
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at: www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.
Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: www.actapress.com.
Important Deadlines ***UPDATED***
| Submissions due | April 30, 2008 | |
| Notification of acceptance | 5 days remaining | May 21, 2008 |
| Final manuscripts due | June 20, 2008 | |
| Registration deadline | July 1, 2008 |
