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Background
An international conference was held at Cornell University to bring together scholars from a variety of disciplines engaged in research that addresses the crisis of fresh water resources in dry regions of the world. The conference focused particularly on the Middle East, the Mediterranean Basin, and the Nile Basin, where population increase and climate change threaten to exacerbate regional conflicts and human suffering. Recognizing that finding solutions to the growing global need for fresh water is a complex problem, we encourage papers and posters that approach water issues from a variety of disciplines. Among the topics that may be addressed are sustainable technology, hydrology, law and governance, indigenous rights, privatization, public policy, and education. Papers are encouraged to be submitted on the following:
- The right to water and water rights
- Governance, compliance and water law
- Cultural approaches and solutions for water policy challenges
- International water law
- Studies on climate/landscape interactions
- Case studies in water crisis management
Downloads:
- Abstracts Compilation (PDF)
- Conference Program (PDF)
Schedule
Friday November 4 (open to everyone)
- 3:30 pm - Student-organized panel: "A Framework for Water Sharing"
- 5:00 pm
- Welcoming statements from the Cornell Law School and the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
- Invited presentation by President Baylie Damtie, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
- 5:30 pm - Reception with food and music
Saturday November 5 (open to registrants)
- 8:30 am
- Panel 1: Water Rights and Water Management presentations
- Panel 2: Hydrology, Climate, and Land presentations
- Lunch provided
- Invited presentation by Professor Stephen McCaffrey, University of the Pacific, US
- Panel 3: Mediterranean Basin presentations
- Panel 4: Palestine and Israel presentations
- 7:00 pm - Dinner provided
Sunday November 6 (open to registrants)
- 9:00 am through 12:00 noon
- Discussion of Saturday's presentations from law, hydrology, and social science perspectives
- 12:00 noon - Food provided during the morning
Other Information
- The conference will be held at Cornell University's Law School in Ithaca, New York.
- Contact: Gail Holst-Warhaft (glh3@cornell.edu) or Tammo Steenhuis (tss1@cornell.edu)
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