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***
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
"The Impact and Transport of Marginal Water/Solutions in Soils"
Dr. Amit Gross and Dr. Noam Weisbrod – Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
"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
"Experiences with Environmental Accounts for Water in Southern Africa"
Prof. G.-M Lange – Columbia University, USA
Host Organization
University of Botswana
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
Important Deadlines ***UPDATED***
| Submissions due | April 30, 2008 | |
| Notification of acceptance | 10 days remaining | May 21, 2008 |
| Final manuscripts due | June 20, 2008 | |
| Registration deadline | July 1, 2008 |
Technical Committee
If you are interested in joining the IASTED Technical Committee or any of the technical committees related to this conference, please submit your name, address, phone, fax, email, areas of specialty, a list of your most recent publications, and a brief CV by email to calgary@iasted.org.
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