ICA/NASULGC CONFERENCE ON WATER POLICY CULS Prague, June 24 to 27 2009

Proposed Themes: Water policy and integrated water management Climate and man-made changes and their impact on catchments Hydrological extremes - floods and droughts Water quality and environment Water economy, categories of extreme damage types, costs and fees Sharing water-oriented curricula, student exchanges Proposed Venue: CULS Prague, Czech Republic Proposed Dates: 24 to 27 June 2009 Three-day conference plus one-day excursion to flood control areas

Purpose and Outcomes Water is a crucial factor of environment policy; it is a vulnerable and exhaustible resource (sensitive indicator). Frequent natural catastrophes – floods and droughts. Influence of climate change on water resources. Conference seeks to promote scientific exchange between US and EU researches and graduate students. Synthesis of existing knowledge, identification of gaps in current knowledge and future research needs. Explicit comparisons of water policy issues and current approaches to their resolution (in Europe and in the US). Increased sharing of curricula, student exchanges and enhanced student experiences. One (or several) publications of conference papers.

I believe we should have another Conference in Europe in 2008 or 2009. If yes, how could the dialogue between US and EU research workers be enhanced at a future conference? Answers: (47 responses) We need to formulate concrete JOINT projects. Perhaps have some round table sessions to discuss specific topics There should be less parallel sessions to be able to join more presentations. To encourage cross comparison. Focus on comparing and contrasting the approaches. Closer comparison of US-EU is needed. Short workshops, joint social event.

Before the Conference web-site is ready, early questions can go to: skalska@fzp.czu.cz After 30th June 2008: http://www.fzp.czu.cz/waterpolicy2009