"Worldwide Multi-objective Rainwater Harvesting and Utilization"
Organizers:
- Taiwan Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
- International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
- Chinese Culture University
- National Taiwan Ocean University
- National Cheng Kung University
Venue:
There will be 2 separate venues:
- Northern part of Taiwan (Chinese Culture University, Taipei), March 28-29, 2011
- Southern part of Taiwan (National Cheng Kung University, ), April 1, 2011
Topics:
- Surface / groundwater water supplies
- Domestic / agricultural / industrial / commercial usages
- Promotion / implementation / educational programs
- Disaster prevention and mitigation
- Ecological / environmental issues
- Green building / energy coupling
- Landscape / recreational purposes
Description:
Rainwater harvesting is a practical and economical small-scale technology that is contributing significantly to the preservation of environment and ecology in the semi-arid and sub-humid regions. It has a widespread application both in household water supply and sustainable agriculture. It is an important water source in areas with significant rainfall but lacking conventional, centralized supply system. It is also a good option in areas where good-quality fresh surface water or groundwater is lacking. In urban cities, harvested rainwater is used for sanitation, fire-protection, environmental-greening, back-up water supply, underground water recharge and landscape. Rainwater utilization demands little energy and is pollution free. Therefore, it should deserve more undivided attention and should play an important role in achieving sustainable water resources in the future.
The 15th International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference will be held in Taiwan from March 28 to April 4, 2011. This is a continuation of a long series of international conferences held in Hawaii 1982, Virgin Islands 1984, Thailand 1987, Philippines 1989, Taiwan 1991, Kenya 1993, China, 1995, Iran 1997, Brazil 1999, Germany 2001, Mexico 2003, India, 2005, Australia 2007 and Malaysia 2009. The main aim of the conference is to provide a unique forum to report and to exchange both information and experience on recent advances and technological development of rainwater harvesting worldwide.
Paper Submission
Participants who wish to present a paper related to the conference topics should send an abstract to the Secretary Office with not more than 300 words before September 30, 2010. Upon acceptance, authors will be notified. Full papers should be submitted by December 31, 2010.
Field Tours
A mid-conference and a post-conference field excursion tour will be arranged to visit and to exchange ideas and information on many successful examples of utilizing rainwater all over Taiwan. This includes various aspects of rainwater utilization such as: water supply, agriculture, animal husbandry, education, landscape, recreation, and ecology.
Exhibition
Exhibition of manufacturing parts, system designs, application software and hardware will be displayed at the conference venues for easy access and direct exchange between interested participants and technical staff from the private sectors.
Registration:
- US$250 for conference participants (US$50 towards 2-years IRCSA membership fee)
- US$200 for IRCSA members
- US$150 for accompanying persons
The fee includes conference documents, proceedings, transport to venues and receptions during the conference. Field tour charges are not included.
Entry Formalities
Visiting visa for Taiwan, R.O.C. can be obtained from the nearest Republic of China’s embassies, consulates, or visa-issuing representatives’ offices abroad.
Important Dates:
- Submission of Abstract: September 30, 2010
- Submission of Full Paper: December 31, 2010
- Registration and hotel reservation: January 31, 2011
Sponsors:
- Water Resources Agency, Taiwan
- National Science Council, Taiwan
- Ministry of Education, Taiwan
- Council of Agriculture, Taiwan
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Taipei City Government
- Kinmen County Government
Contact Details:
Andrew Lo
15th IRCSA Conference Secretary Office
Department of Geography
Chinese Culture University
Hwa Kang, Yang Ming Shan
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-28617201
email: andrewlo@faculty.pccu.edu.tw
website: http://www.ircsa.org/conference_roc.html
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