2014 Papers
6th International Conference on Water Resources and Arid
Environments
16-17 December 2014
Organizers:
- Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW)
- King Saud University, represented by the Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research
- Saudi Ministry of Water and Electricity
Venue:
- King Saud University (opening ceremony) / MARRIOTT Courtyard Hotel (scientific sessions), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Duration of Conference:
- 3 days – The awards ceremony for the 6th Award of the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water will be held on the evening of 15 December 2014.
Conference Language:
- English
Conference Objectives:
- To provide a scientific framework for awarding the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water.
- To exchange knowledge and share information in water resources and desert-related fields.
- To explore the use of new technologies in the study of arid and semi-arid environments and their natural resources.
- To provide an opportunity for decision-makers, experts, and scientists to share their expertise in order to find integrative and comprehensive solutions for water resource problems.
Conference Topics:
I. Water Resources
- Innovative methods for rain and runoff water modeling
- Assessment and control of radioactive contamination in groundwater
- Innovative methods for water production from non-traditional water resources
- Remote sensing and GIS applications for water resources management
- Water harvesting and groundwater recharge
II. Water Conservation
- Water conservation in the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors
- New technologies and methods for water conservation
III. Arid Environments
- Pollution of desert environments
- Climate change and its impact on the desert environment
- Plant cover in arid environments
- Conservation of biodiversity in arid environments
- Desertification and how to combat it
IV. Utilization of New Technologies in the Study of Arid Environments and their Natural Resources
- Remote sensing (systems and techniques)
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Biotechnology
- Modern measuring systems and devices
- Utilization of sustainable energy in water resource development
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6th International Conference on Water Resources and Arid
Environments
16-17 December 2014
Organizers
Prince Sultan Institute for Environmental, Water & Desert Research |
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