BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Interna�onal Conference on Water and Flood Management is being organized by the Ins�tute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM) of BUET biennially since 2007. The conference aims at bringing together the advanced science and prac�ce in water and flood management that play a key role in economic growth, social development and environmental protec�on. Each �me the conference a�empts to draw a�en�on of the academicians, researchers, policy makers and prac��oners from home and abroad to the emerging issues in the water sector. This �me the focus of this conference will be on “Water Security under a Changing Climate” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The recent decades have experienced more frequent natural calami�es and it is believed that the climate change is an important driving factor for such hazards. Each part of the hydrological cycle is affected by this global clima�c change. Moreover, increasing popula�on and economic ac�vi�es are posing more threat to the water sources. To ensure sustainable livelihoods, safeguard ecosystem services and enhance socio-economic development, the water security issue needs to be inves�gated widely in global and regional context.

This conference will work as a pla�orm for researchers, policy makers and prac��oners to exchange their knowledge and experience. The delibera�ons are expected to help formulate integrated plans, policies and ac�ons towards improved water security and sustainability. The conference seeks to bring forward research findings, case studies, recent advances in planning and design methodologies, success stories and examples of sustainable water use and management. It is expected that the young researchers will be par�cularly benefi�ed from this conference as their interdisciplinary understanding of the use of water resource in a sustainable way enhances.

THEMES

Floods and Drainage• Hydrological forecas�ng• Flood preven�on and mi�ga�on• Integrated approaches to flood management• Urban flooding and drainage

Rivers, Coasts and Estuaries• River dynamics and restora�on• Hydro-morphology and bank erosion • Storm surge, tsunami and �dal flooding• Estuarine processes

Water Infrastructure and Development • Sustainable environment and infrastructure development• Climate resilient infrastructure• Landscape modifica�on and flow regime changes• Shore protec�on, port structure and naviga�on • Water and climate sensi�ve infrastructure

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND PUBLICATIONExtended Abstracts (500-600 words) on the conference themes are being invited from interested authors. The template of the extended abstract can be found in the download sec�on of the Conference website (h�p://iwfm.buet.ac.bd/iwfm_conf/icwfm2019). Extended abstract should be sent to the Conference Secretariat by 01 November 2018 via e-mail in an MS Word file. Theme of the paper should be men�oned in the subject heading of the e-mail. An individual can be the lead author of a maximum of two papers. No�fica�on of acceptance of extended abstracts will be sent by 01 December 2018. Pre-conference proceedings will be published based on the accepted abstracts. Post-conference proceedings of selected invited papers (in the form of full papers) would be published by an interna�onally renowned publisher. A paper must be presented to be considered for selec�on. A panel of experts will make the selec�on based on the merits of extended abstract and presenta�on. ATTENDING CONFERENCEAuthors and individuals interested in a�ending the conference are requested to send the completed 'Intent of Par�cipa�on' form to the Conference Secretariat by 01 November 2018.

IMPORTANT DATES

01 November 2018 Deadline for submission of extended abstract 01 December 2018 No�fica�on of abstract acceptance 31 December 2018 Deadline for submission of final extended abstract15 January 2019 Deadline for conference registra�onTECHNICAL VISITA field visit will be arranged on the third day of the conference for selected registered par�cipants. Par�cipants will visit a large-scale flood control and irriga�on project and a town protec�on project located on the Lower Meghna, the combined ou�all of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. The river cruise to the project site will cross the world's largest river confluence. Please visit conference website for further details.

FINANCIAL SUPPORTA number of interna�onal paper presenters will be awarded full or par�al grants to a�end the conference. The par�al grant will cover registra�on fee, accommoda�on, basic living and local transport during the conference. Full grant will addi�onally cover interna�onal airfare. Interested presen�ng authors are requested to apply for financial support through submi�ng the ‘Intent of Par�cipa�on’ form by 01 November 2018.

REGISTRATION FEES

Non-SAARC Countries USD 500Non-SAARC Countries (Students) USD 200SAARC countries USD 150Local par�cipants BDT 5000Local par�cipants (Students) BDT 1000

Hydrometeorological Hazards and Risk• Reduc�on of vulnerability to flood, drought, salinity and cyclonic hazards.• Water disaster management• Resilience against water related hazards • Transforma�ve adapta�on for climate change• Incorpora�ng climate change into na�onal policy and planning • Trends in extreme clima�c events• Weather forecas�ng modelling and early warning

Water and Livelihood Security• Water security risks• Water conserva�on, water use efficiency and produc�vity• Agriculture water management• Sustainable fisheries and water management• Safe water and Sanita�on• Water entrepreneurship • Gender in water management prac�ces• Par�cipatory and adap�ve approaches to water management• Sustainable livelihoods and livelihood security

Ecosystems and Environment• Ecosystem services and func�ons• Contamina�on of freshwater resources• Water pollu�on and ecosystem degrada�on• Management of aqua�c habitats• Sustainable use of floodplain and coastal resources• Renewable water energy and water management for energy produc�on

Transboundary Water Governance• Interna�onal water laws, trea�es and water rights• Transboundary conflicts and coopera�on in water and flood management• Water diplomacy• Ins�tu�onal integra�on for transboundary water management

In addi�on, there will be “Special Sessions” on enlisted themes of the conference. Interested par�cipants are requested to contact the Conference Secretariat for further informa�on.

DATES AND VENUE

The conference will be held during 2-4 March, 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh at a local hotel/conven�on center.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of the conference is English.

CLIMATE OF DHAKA

The mean temperature in Dhaka during March is in the comfortable twen�es with bright sunny days. Some important and interes�ng informa�on about Dhaka and this country can be found on the conference website.

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Bangladeshi ci�zens having full-�me affilia�ons (as students/ employees) abroad will not qualify as local par�cipants. Registra�on fees will cover registra�on materials, inaugural ceremony, tea/coffee and lunch during conference, conference proceedings, technical visit and closing dinner. The registra�on fees will not cover individual, medical or personal insurance. Registra�on details, hotel informa�on, visa requirements, etc., will be available on the conference website.

METHOD OF PAYMENTPar�cipants from abroadAll payments should be made in favor of: ICWFM-IWFM, Current Account No. 4404033011231, Sonali Bank, BUET Branch, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh (Swi� Code: BSON BDDH LOD).

Local par�cipantsLocal par�cipants can make payment by bank transfer, bank deposit or in cash. Cash payments should be made in person at the Conference Secretariat. All payments should be made in favor of: ICWFM-IWFM, Current Account No. 4404033011231, Sonali Bank, BUET Branch, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.

CHIEF PATRONProfessor Dr. Saiful Islam, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, BUET ORGANIZING COMMITTEEChairmanProfessor Md. Rezaur Rahman, IWFM, BUET

Organizing SecretaryDr. Ahmed Ish�aque A. Chowdhury, IWFM, BUET

Assistant Organizing SecretaryPartho Das, IWFM, BUETTanjila Akhter, IWFM, BUET

MembersProfessor Sujit Kumar Bala, Director, IWFM, BUETProfessor M. Shah Alam Khan, IWFM, BUETProfessor Md. Munsur Rahman, IWFM, BUETProfessor Mashfiqus Salehin, IWFM, BUETProfessor M. Ashraf Ali, CE, BUETProfessor Md. Sabbir Mostafa Khan, WRE, BUETProfessor M.R. Kabir, University of Asia Pacific

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEEChairmanProfessor M. Anisul Haque, IWFM, BUET

MembersProfessor G. M. Tarekul Islam, IWFM, BUETProfessor M. Shahjahan Mondal, IWFM, BUETDr. Muhammad Asad Hussain, IWFM, BUETProfessor Umme Kulsum Navera, WRE, BUETDr. Maminul Haque Sarker, CEGIS

Local Advisory Commi�eeDirector General, Bangladesh Water Development BoardDirector General, Water Resources Planning Organiza�onChief Engineer, Local Government Engineering DepartmentExecu�ve Director, Center for Environmental and Geographic ServicesExecu�ve Director, Ins�tute of Water ModellingDirector General, Department of EnvironmentDirector General, River Research Ins�tuteDirector General, Bangladesh Ins�tute of Development StudiesDirector General, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Ins�tuteExecu�ve Chairman, Bangladesh Agricultural Research CouncilChief Engineer, Department of Public Health EngineeringDirector, Bangladesh Meteorological DepartmentChairman, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority

Interna�onal Advisory Commi�eeProfessor Eelco van Beek, Deltares, The NetherlandsProfessor Richard Be�s, University of Exeter, UKProfessor A. K. Gosain, IIT Delhi, India Professor Nimal Gunawardena, University of Peradeniya, Sri LankaProfessor Sugata Hazra, Jadavpur University, IndiaDr. Robert Hope, Oxford University, UKDr. Saleemul Huq, ICCCAD, IUB, BangladeshProfessor Shafiqul Islam, Tu�s University, USAProfessor Peter P. Mollinga, University of London, UKProfessor Hajime Nakagawa, Kyoto University, JapanProfessor Robert J. Nicholls, University of Southampton, UKDr. Philippus Wester, ICIMOD, NepalProfessor Rajib Shaw, Keio University, JapanProfessor Vishal Narain, Management Development Ins�tute Gurgaon, IndiaProfessor Sucharita Sen, Execu�ve Director, SaciWATERs, IndiaDr. Biswa Bha�acharya, IHE Del� Ins�tute for Water Educa�on, The Netherlands

Conference UpdatesAll forms and updated informa�on on the conference will be posted on the conference website. Please contact the Conference Secretariat for all other correspondence and informa�on.

Conference Secretariat

ICWFM-2019Ins�tute of Water and Flood Management,Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka-1000, BangladeshE-mail: icwfm2019@gmail.comPhone: +88029665601Website: h�p://iwfm.buet.ac.bd/iwfm_conf/icwfm2019

Organized byIns�tute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM),Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

In collaboration withBangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)

Sponsor:Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN)

Co-sponsors:Center for Environmental and Geographic Informa�on Services (CEGIS)Ins�tute of Water Modelling (IWM)

Technical Partners:Interna�onal Water Associa�on (IWA)Interna�onal Union for the Conserva�on of Nature (IUCN) WaterAid

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2-4 March 2019Dhaka, Bangladesh

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with special focus onWaterSecurity Under a Changing Climate