Water & Environment 2010: CIWEMs Annual Conference

The way we manage water and the environment are fundamental to our long term future, both in the UK and internationally. The urgency of climate change and the challenges of water, food and energy security, set against a climate of financial limitation, call for more integrated and green solutions. The aim of the conference is to challenge and inspire the water and environmental community by sharing knowledge and best practice, which is at the heart of meeting key global challenges.

In April 2010 CIWEM will hold a two-day Annual Conference that will address multidisciplinary issues across all areas of the global water and environment sector. There will be a mix of keynote speakers, offered papers, exhibitions and networking opportunities that will make this the key event for water and environment professionals.

The topics that are likely to be covered include:

• Flooding, urban drainage, surface water management, and the integration of water and flood management
  Sustainability.
• Climate change; mitigation and adaptation, food, energy and water security.
• Catchment, river basin and watershed management approaches, collaborative working.
• Water management water resources, water quality, wastewater management, integrated water resource management.
• Environment sector policy, legislation and regulation, the political process.
• Investment and innovation; the opportunities and challenges of greening the economy.
• Societal impacts including arts and culture, well being, health, faith, and diversity on water and environmental issues