Taking place from 23-25 January 2019, the objective of THA2019 International Conference was to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to present new research findings, and perspectives related to Disaster, Irrigation and Water Management towards Nexus (WEF) and the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Special attention was given towards the development of certain skills or competencies, or general upgrading of performance ability for climate change adaptation, participatory water management, disaster and environmental management, and sustainable development in Monsoon Asia. The conference aimed to bring together leading minds from around the world in the related domains. Six scholars from AUA member universities attended the three-day event.
Two delegates representing one of the 23 exhibition booths at THA 2019
The first subtheme on Climate Change and Uncertainty in Hydrology and Meteorology centered on the topic of climatic and rainfall change including climate change adaptation. In hydrology and meteorology, the topic covered a wide range of areas such as storm prediction, river flow, sedimentation, and drainage.
The second subtheme on Participatory Management for Water and Irrigation Projects covered participatory management experiences shared by presenters from many countries and water use efficiency for crop and water-energy-food nexus.
The third subtheme on Emerging Digital Technologies in Water Management and Environment Towards Nexus and SDGs related to many issues of water-energy food nexus and SDGs. The technologies for urban water supply, application of irrigation, water quality management, downscale of rainfall prediction, and water footprint were key points of discussion.
The last subtheme on Disaster and Groundwater Management covered many issues about policy on disaster management, assessment of extreme events including floods, droughts and landslides. In addition to groundwater issues, the papers covered groundwater modeling, assessment of groundwater under climate change, groundwater yield estimation and effect of land use change on groundwater.
A keynote speaker on stage at THA 2019
