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An international conference will be held at Cornell University to bring together scholars from a variety of disciplines engaged in research that addresses the crisis of fresh water resources in dry regions of the world. The conference will focus particularly on the Middle East, the Mediterranean Basin, and the Nile Basin, where population increase and climate change threaten to exacerbate regional conflicts and human suffering. Recognizing that finding solutions to the growing global need for fresh water is a complex problem, we encourage papers and posters that approach water issues from a variety of disciplines. Among the topics that may be addressed are sustainable technology, hydrology, law and governance, indigenous rights, privatization, public policy, and education. Papers are encouraged to be submitted on the following:
- The right to water and water rights
- Governance, compliance and water law
- Cultural approaches and solutions for water policy challenges
- International water law
- Studies on climate/landscape interactions
- Case studies in water crisis management
The organizers invite 250-word abstracts for either presentation papers or posters, due July 31, 2011. Up to 20 papers will be accepted.
More info at: http://events.cornell.edu/event/water_scarcity_policy_in_the_middle_east_and_mediterranean
Contacts: Gail Holst-Warhaft glh3@cornell.edu, 607-255-1554 or Tammo Steenhuis tss1@cornell.edu, 607 255-2489