The Second IASTED African Conference on
Water Resource Management
~AfricaWRM 2008~

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

September 8 – 10, 2008
Gaborone, Botswana

Sponsors

The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)


BCL Mining & Smelting
BCL Mining & Smelting 		Botswana Department of Water Affairs
Botswana Department of Water Affairs
Botswana Power Corporation
Botswana Power Corporation 		Botswana Telecommunications Authority
Botswana Telecommunications Authority
Debswana Diamond Mining Company
Debswana Diamond Mining Company 		Water Utilities Corporation
Water Utilities Corporation

Conference Chairs

Prof. George O. Anderson
University of Botswana, Botswana
Conference Chair Portrait
Dr. Otlogetswe Totolo
University of Botswana, Botswana

Keynote Speaker

"Supplying Increasing Water Demands with Decreasing Resources"

Prof. David Stephenson
University of Botswana, Botswana

Special Session Organizers

"Integration of Aspects of Water Resource Managewment 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

Tutorial Session

"Droughts in a Changing Climate Environment"

Prof. Lawrence Nkemdirim
University of Calgary, Canada

Location

Gaborone, Botswana Location Image
Creative Commons License, AttributionPicture Above: © © Botswana Tourism.
Banner Pictures from left to right: © © N. Leamy, © © Koval. Some Photos have Some Rights Reserved.

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

Submissions DueApril 30, 2008
Notification of AcceptanceMay 21, 2008
Final Manuscripts DueJune 20, 2008
Registration DeadlineJuly 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 speciality, a list of your most recent publications, and a brief CV by email to calgary@iasted.org.

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