International Course and Field Seminar: Characterization and Engineering of Karst Aquifers
This international course and field seminar will take place the week before the International Karst Conference which will also be held in Trebinje. The technical sessions will emphasise practical aspects and engineering applications in karst hydrogeology. Some experience in karst hydrogeology would be helpful but not essential. During the course, field visits will be made to demonstrate what has been taught in the lectures, a final exam will be conducted and certificates awards. Course participants will have the opportunity to join the field excursions which will be offered as part of the conference. Those interested should contact Dr Zoran Stevanovic.
Organised by The Centre for Karst Hydrogeology of the University of Belgrade.
For further details please contact Prof. Zoran Stevanovich at zstev_2000@yahoo.co.uk
The course is immediately followed by the conference
International Conference and Field Seminar
KARST WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
11 – 15 June 2014, Trebinje & Dubrovnik
The conference is organised in the framework of the on-going GEF DIKTAS project
(http://diktas.iwlearn.org). The project is set up to improve understanding of transboundary groundwater resources of the Dinaric Karst region and to facilitate their equitable and sustainable utilisation, including the protection of unique karst groundwater dependent ecosystems. The purpose of the conference is to enhance cooperation between international karst scientists, engineers and DIKTAS stakeholders, and to provide opportunity for exchange of experiences and ideas relevant for karst aquifers throughout the world. The conference will highlight DIKTAS achievements at national and regional level and invite representatives of national authorities, academics, engineers, consultants and others to actively engage in the project activities and contribute to achieving its goals. Additionally, the conference aims to raise awareness on the vulnerability of karst aquifers and to discuss groundwater protection and related socio-economical and environmental implications. We welcome researchers from all disciplines related to karst water science and management, water resources engineering, groundwater protection and remediation as well as education and outreach. Whether you are a karst specialist or simply interested in the subject, you can contribute to the dialogue of how karst aquifers can be better understood, protected and sustainably managed. We welcome stakeholders and policy makers from governmental authorities, national and international institutions, NGOs and research institutes interested in understanding karst groundwater systems and the steps that need to be taken to protect and manage them.
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