4th
International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics
and
14th Congress of Asia and Pacific Division,
International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and
Research
December 15 - 18, 2004, Hong Kong, China
Following the success of the 3rd International Symposium
held in Tempe, Arizona, USA, the 4th International Symposium
on Environmental Hydraulics (ISEH) will be held in Hong
Kong, the host for the first two Symposia. Since the first
Symposium in 1991, environmental hydraulic problems have
become issues of mounting importance in every country
and region. Every government is targeting at sustainable
water resources management. Water environment is crucial
to the sustainability of Hong Kong and the Pearl River
Delta region.
The Asia Pacific rim faces many water environment challenges
in the new millennium. Examples include the assurance
of an adequate and clean water supply, the prevention
of flooding, the search of a sensible sewage strategy,
the achievement of sustainable water quality to enhance
quality of life, the protection of aquatic and coastal
fisheries. Water problems are associated with increasing
complexity and wider scope brought about by issues like
global climate change, massive urbanisation, economic
risks in infrastructure investments, cross-border pollution
and government policies.
To provide a forum for exchange and discussion on the
diverse water environment issues, the 14th Congress of
the Asia and Pacific Division of the International Association
of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR-APD) will
be held in parallel with the 4th ISEH. The joint event
will be an excellent meeting for scientists, engineers
and researchers with a common interest in water environment
and hydraulic problems. The main theme of the joint event
is Sustainable Water Management in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The three main topics are:
- Sustainable water management - Environmental Hydraulics
- Water-Environment-Health Interactions
For detailed information visit: http://www.hku.hk/civil/conference/iseh&iahr-apd2004
