Watertec 20084th International Exhibitionof Water and Environment Technologies

16 – 19 October 2008 • Athens, Hellas

Exhibition center HeLeXPO PaLace

16 – 19 October 2008 • Athens, Hellas

exhibition center HeLeXPO PaLace

aQUa 20083rd International conference ofWater Science and TechnologyIntegrated Water resources ManagementWith Emphasis on climate change Adaptation

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Water Science and Technology With Emphasis on climate change Adaptation

Organizing cOmmittee

chairman: Prof. M. Scoullos (National & Kapodistrian University of

Athens, ΜΙΟ-ECSDE, MAB/UNESCO, GWP-Med)

Members:

I. Alampei (MIO-ECSDE/MEdIES)

Dr. M. Chalaris (Association of Greek Chemists)

V. Constantianos (GWP-Med)

Dr. T. Kaloudis (Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of Athens)

Dr. S. Karavoltsos (National & Kapodistrian University of Athens)

Dr. E. Lambi (General Chemical State Laboratory)

Dr. E. Litras (Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of Athens)

Dr. F. Miskaki (Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of Athens)

G. Nikitopoulos (Association of Greek Chemists)

I. Oikonomidis (Association of Greek Chemists / HELLINLAB)

A. Psaltis (General Chemical State Laboratory)

Prof. A. Zouboulis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

HOnarary cOmmittee

christos Folias

Minister, Hellenic Ministry for Development

georgios Souflias

Minister, Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works

Paul mifsud

Coordinator, Mediterranean Action Plan / United Nations Environment Program (MAP/UNEP)

aikaterini tzitzikosta

Chairperson, Greek National Commission of UNESCO

Prof. giovanni natile

President, European Association for chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuCheMS)

Prof. Dimosthenis asimakopoulos

Vice-Rector, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Dr. Letitia Obeng

Chairperson, Global Water Partnership (GWP)

cO-OrganiSeD by

n LEADEREXPO

n General Chemical State Laboratoryn Water Supply & Sewerage

corporation of Athensn Aristotle University of Thessalonikin National Technical University of

Athensn United Nations Environment

Programme / Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP)

n Greek National Committee UNESCOn Greek National Committee Man and

the Biosphere of UNESCO (MAB/UNESCO)

n Hellenic Association of chemical Engineers

n Union of Hellenic Independent Quality Control Laboratories(HELLINLAB)

ScientiFic OrganiSatiOn

n National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dpt. of Chemistry (ΝΚUA) Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

n Association of Greek Chemistsn Mediterranean Information Office for

Environment, culture and Sustainable Development (MIO-ECSDE)

n Global Water Partnership - Mediterranean (GWP-Med)

UnDer tHe aUSPiceS OF tHe:

n European Association of Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EuChems)

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Water Science and Technology With Emphasis on climate change Adaptation

ScientiFic aDviSOry cOmmittee

alabei i., mSc MIO-ECSDE/MEdIESalbanis t., Prof. University of Ioanninaandreadakis a., Prof. National Technical University of Athensbaltas e., ass. Prof. Aristotle University of Thessalonikichalaris m., Dr. f. President – Member of Advisory Board, AGCchristodoulidou m., Dr. State General Laboratory, Nicosia, CyprusDasenakis m., assoc. Prof. National and Kapodistrian University of AthensDemadis K., ass. Prof. University of creteDokos g., Dr. Hellenic Independent Quality Control LaboratoriesFytianos K., assoc. Prof. Aristotle University of Thessalonikigeorgiou c., assoc. Prof. Agricultural University of Athensgrohmann a., emeritus Prof. University of Berliniliopoulos n., mSc Member of Advisory Board, AGCKalavrouziotis i., ass. Prof. University of IoanninaKanna-michailidou S., Dr. State General Laboratory, Nicosia, CyprusKaravoltsos S., Dr. National and Kapodistrian University of AthensKatsoyiannis i.a., Dr. EAWAG, Zurich, SwitscherlandKonstantinou i.K., assoc. Prof. University of IoanninaKormali P., Dr. General Chemical State LaboratoryKostopoulou-Karantanelli m., ass. Prof. University of AegeanKouimtzis th., Prof. Authority for the management of the protected

area of Axios Loudias Aliakmonas estuariesKungolos a., assoc. Prof. University of ThessalyKousouris L. Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of AthensKoutsoukos P., Prof. University of PatrasLoizidou m., Prof. National Technical University of Athensmalotidi v., ma MIO-ECSDE/MEdIESmariolakos i.D., emeritus Prof. National and Kapodistrian University of Athensmatis K.a., Prof. Aristotle University of Thessalonikimelidis P., Lecturer Demokritos University of Thracemimikou m., Prof. National Technical University of Athensmoschona a. General Chemical State LaboratoryOuzounis K., Prof. Demokritos University of ThracePapadakis n, ass. Prof Aristotle University of ThessalonikiPetropoulou-Ochsenkuhn m., Prof. National Technical University of AthensPilidis g., assoc. Prof. University of IoanninaPlavsic m., Dr. Ruder Boskovic Institute, CroatiaSamaras P., assoc. Prof. Technological Educational Institute of Western

MacedoniaSamios S., Dr Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of AthensSiskos P., Prof. National and Kapodistrian University of AthensSkoulikidis n., Dr. Hellenic centre for Marine researchSoupilas a. Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage CoStournaras g., Prof. National and Kapodistrian University of Athensthanasoulias n., Dr. Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of Athenstheodorou D., mSc, mba PrIOrITY S.A.tsichrintzis b., Prof. Demokritos University of ThraceΤzen E. Center for Renewable Energy Sources tzoumerkas F. Water Supply & Sewerage Corporation of Athensvelonakis e., Dr. National School of Public Healthzeri c., Dr. Hellenic Centre for Marine Research / National

and Kapodistrian University of Athenszouboulis a.i., Prof. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Water Science and Technology With emphasis on climate change adaptation

background & aim of the conference

Water is an essential element of life and a commodity of vital importance for the survival of man and ecosystems. Its shortage is one of the most worrying problems of the new millennium. In many countries, the available water has reached or exceeded scarcity limits, as pollution reduces even more the suitability of water for use.Moreover, climate change is a very important emerging issue. Its more visible impacts concern water availability and extreme events including floods and droughts. The Mediterranean region is, according to all available models, one of the most vulnerable to climate change and major the disturbances to the water cycle are expected.

the aims of the conference are: n To address the water-related issues linked to adaptation to climate change. These include appropriate technology

on non-conventional water resources as well as the robust protection systems to reduce risks related to water.n To examine the potential water problems and the multiple implications, and to suggest solutions for the preservation

of the quality and quantity of water with emphasis given to the countries of Southeastern europe and the Mediter-ranean.

n To demonstrate the importance of new technologies and facilitate the promotion of relevant research, study and implementation of those technologies regarding water.

n To raise environmental awareness on water-related issues and increase political will, for the protection of public health and the implementation of new production rules and regulations in the wider water sector.

n To promote multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary programmes and collaboration among those who study, handle and use with water resources.

conference topics

The conference will cover a wide range of topics such as: n Water and climate (special session)

• Non-conventional water resources – gray water use, treatment reuse and recycling – desalination• floods & droughts • Water in transboundary relationships - international problems - shared water resources – transfrontier water pollution

n Integrated water resources management (IWRM) and planning – sustainable water use - domestic water manage-ment - river basin management - decision support systems – public participation

n Municipal and industrial waters: waste water treatment – sewage sludge management n Water quality- drinking water - pollution controln aquifers - reservoirs and lakes - groundwater remediation n Water for Irrigation – issues in arid regions – desertification and soil erosionn Seawater – problems in coastal area (and estuaries)n Water in environmental education and education for sunstainable development (special session)

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Water Science and Technology With Emphasis on climate change Adaptation

target grOUP

The conference targets chemists, engineers and other scientists involved in research, development and other professions relating to water management. It is addressed to competent stakeholders be they academia and educators, local au-thorities and administration, public institutions and enterprises.

PreLiminary inFOrmatiOn

important dates:

Abstract submission 15 July 2008Notification of acceptance 30 July 2008Submission of full paper and early payment 10 September 2008

Location and time: The Conference will take place at the Exhibition Center HELEXPO PALACE, Marousi, in Athens, Greece from 16 to 19 October 2008.

Languages: All contributions will be presented in both, the Greek and the English language with simultaneous translation in both languages. The posters will be presented in English.

conference Proceedings: Papers for both oral and poster presentation will be included in the book of Abstracts/ Confer-ence proceedings. Contributions will be reviewed by the International Scientific Advisory Committee. The abstracts will be concidered first and, if accepted, full papers will be reviewed. All accepted papers which will be included in the book of Abstracts/ Conference proceedings will be in English.

regiStratiOn

Those interested to participate to Aqua 2008 may subscribe electronically or by fax (+30 210 8024267), after filling the registration form which is available at the Conference webpage www.leaderexpo.gr. Interested participants may take advantage of reduced fees upon early registration (before the end of June). The registration Deadline is 14 September 2008.

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regiStratiOn FeeS

tyPe OF regiStratiOn if register until 31/06/08 if register after 01/07/08

Individual 100 120Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sudent 50 60company Entry 130 150Second Entry 110 130Third Entry 90 110

metHOD OF Payment

Payments should be made at the same time as registration through a Bank deposit. Bank transfer payable to LEADEREXPO name of bank: AGRICULTURE BANK OF GREECE account number: 041-02-001095-31 swift code: ABGRGRAA iban: GR890431-4190-0004-1020-0109-531

You are kindly requested to mention your name and the title of the Conference in the transfer order. To be included in the participants of the Conference, your entry must be accompanied with the payment of the fee. A copy of the Bank Transfer should be sent at the following fax number +30-210-8024267 by the 14th of September 2008 at the latest. You should keep the payment receipt so as to receive from the Conference Secretariat the audio-visual equipment needed throughout the Conference as well as the receipt in question.

*No registration or modification will be accepted via telephone

inFOrmatiOn - Secretariat

For the submission of abstracts: Dr Sotirios Karavoltsos, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, Dpt. of Chemistry, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens TEL: +30 210 7274049, FAX: +30 210 7274459, aqua2008@chem.uoa.grFor the special session on Water and climate:Ms Angela Klauschen and Mr Dimitris Faloutsos, GWP-Med, TEL: +30 210 3247490, FAX: +30 210 3317127, secretariat@gwpmed.org For the special session on environmental education: Ms Iro Alampei & Ms Vicky Malotidi, MIO-ECSDE, TEL: +30 210 3247490, FAX: +30 210 3317127, info@mio-ecsde.org For the registration process:LEADEREXPO: TEL: +30 2106141164, 6141223, FAX: +30 2108024267, info@leaderexpo.gr

In parallel to the Conference the following Exhibition will take place: WATERTEC ’08 (4th Internetional Exhibition of Water Technologies)Envicity ’08 (1st International Exhibition of Environment Technologies, Urban Environment Management and Urban Equipment

Water Science and Technology With Emphasis on climate change Adaptation

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