Call for abstracts for the 17th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication- 13–18 SEPTEMBER 2015 | BERLIN, Germany

The 17th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication will be held in Berlin, Germany. The International Water Association and the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries organize this IWA Specialists Conference in September, 2015. The conference continues the series of the past DIPCON conferences held in China in 2013 and New Zealand 2011. This time, the conference theme will focus on the different perspectives of research on diffuse pollution of aquatic systems, aiming the diffusing of knowledge throughout scientific and administrative borders. Berlin’s lively present and rich past combine in a melting pot of cultural diversity. Berlin represents the youth, innovative business ideas and shelters an extraordinary research landscape. Its friendliness and relaxed atmosphere promises a unique experience for all visitors.

Conference themes:

1. Pollutants and sources of diffuse pollution in surface and ground waters

2. Diffuse pollution (nutrients, carbon, heavy metals,…) from agriculture and forestry

3. Diffuse pollution (nutrients, carbon, heavy metals,…) from urban areas and mining

4. Diffuse pollution under global changes

5. Nutrients and eutrophication issues

6. Surface waters under multiple stress

7. Modelling and monitoring

8. Policies, regulations and education to control diffuse pollution

9. Integrated watershed management towards controlling diffuse pollution

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Deadline for abstracts submission: 28 February 2015