Symposium // Rivers: Linking Water - Energy - Food

Rivers and other freshwater systems are central in the production of food and many forms of energy. As a result of population growth and climate change, the finite freshwater supplies become scarcer; hence the holistic and sustainable management of water resources is essential. The 16th International Riversymposium provides an opportunity to look at the linkages that rivers provide to water-energy-food. It will also allow dialogue to continue and build the knowledge base and capacity to inform policy decisions that must include trade-offs between river basin protection and sustainable water, energy and food security The 16th International Riversympsium will be held 23 — 26 September 2013 in Brisbane, Australia and will continue to build the knowledge base and capacity to inform policy decisions that incorporate inevitable trade-offs between river basin protection and sustainable water, energy and food security with the theme Rivers: linking water-energy-food. We invite you to begin thinking about your abstract or session for the 16th International Riversymposium. The Online Submission System will open 25 January 2013.

Submissions

Online Submission System is Now Open You are invited to submit an abstract for a 16th International Riversymposium that will contribute to the exploration of the Riversymposium theme Rivers: Linking Water-Energy-Food. Themes • River systems: providing for people and biodiversity • Rivers and energy: new paradigms in a changing world • River cities: water, energy and food systems • River health: healthy rivers, healthy economies • Rivers globally: pathways to sustainability Further breakdown on each of themes is also available. All abstracts should be submitted via the Riversymposium website by completing the online form. Submissions can ONLY be CONSIDERED by following the steps below — 1. Read the Oral and Poster Presentation / Interactive Workshop Submission Guidelines or the Convening Partner Feature Session Submission Guidelines carefully to ensure you are aware of your obligations 2. Read the Conditions of Presenting carefully to ensure you are aware of your obligations 3. Complete the online Abstract Submission Form and upload your abstract as requested to complete the submission 4. Complete the online Official Copyright Release 5. If you wish to apply for funding, please read the Funding Application Guidelines and complete the Funding Application form following the copyright release

Key Dates

1 March 2013 — Abstract submission closes (there will be NO extensions to this date) 17 April 2013 - Notification of acceptance into program 22 July 2013 - Early bird registration closes All abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee. Abstracts accepted for presentation at the Riversymposium must include all details outlined in the guidelines.