International Conference
27 -29 November, 2013 Kathmandu, Nepal
International Conference on Climate Change, Water Resources and Disasters in Mountainous Regions: Building Resilience to Changing
Climate
27th -29th November, 2013
Kathmandu, Nepal
Organized Jointly by
Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists Nepal
(SOHAM-Nepal)
Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM),
Government of Nepal
UNESCO International Hydrological Programme
Nepal (IHP) National Committee
Introduction
Climate variability and climate change are the concern for all the levels of society including the organizations and individuals involved in planning and policy formulation. Developing countries are more vulnerable to climate change because of their inadequate capacity and resources to cope its adverse effects. Scientific discussions and knowledge sharing on different aspects of climate change are essential to understand its complex nature. Water is one of the vital resources required for sustainable development, environmental integrity and the eradication of poverty and hunger.
Changes in climate have been adversely affecting various water bodies including surface water and groundwater. Changes in hydrological regimes and natural ecosystems have become global concerns. The situations are more alarming in mountainous areas. In order to address the issues of climate change in mountainous regions, an International Conference on Climate Change, Water Resources and Disasters in Mountainous Regions: Building Resilience to Changing Climate will be organized in Kathmandu, Nepal during 27-29 November, 2013. The Conference will be jointly organized by the Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists-Nepal (SOHAM-Nepal), Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Government of Nepal (GoN), and United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Hydrological Programme Nepal (UNESCO IHP-Nepal),
The conference aims to invite scientists, engineers, planners, development workers as well as experts on related fields providing a platform for presenting their research outcomes, on observations, findings and innovative ideas. The conference targets to gather more than two hundred participants both national and international with more than 100 papers. Keynote speakers will be invited to deliver presentations on specific burning issues. Selected peer reviewed papers will be published in the Journal of Hydrology and Meteorology published by SOHAM-Nepal.
Themes
The conference includes the following themes:
- Climate variability and changes
- Water resources management
- Trans-boundary issues of water resources
- Cryospheric changes and its impacts on water resources
- Land degradation, hazards and disaster risk reduction
- River basin modeling for impact assessment
- Watershed management and ecosystem services
- Renewable energy and food security
- Climate services for building resilience
- Adaptation strategies for building a resilient society
Location
The conference will be held in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Kathmandu is located at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters above mean sea level. The city’s rich history is nearly 2000 years old, as inferred from an inscription in the valley. The cultural heritage recognition under the World Heritage list of the UNESCO has recognized all the monuments in the three cities as one unit under the title "Kathmandu Valley-UNESCO World Heritage Site".
November is characterized by fine weather favorable for tourists and trekkers. During the month of November the minimum and maximum temperatures in Kathmandu remain around 70C and 230C respectively.
The venue for the conference will be notified later.
Important Dates
Submission of abstract: 31st March 2013
Notification of abstracts acceptance: 30th April 2013
Submission of full paper: 31st July 2013
Format for abstract and full paper: Please visit
www.soham.org.np
