Climate variability coupled with population growth has a very high impact on water resources. Many African countries experience water stress or even water scarcity. As water availability constantly declines, partitioning of water for domestic consumption, agriculture and other forms of water use is becoming a subject of serious concern. Sound management of limited water resources is becoming increasingly important to help meet the challenge of a fast rising population and increasing demand for water and food. To identify scientific strategies and policy options for the future, the Network Water Management Issues in Africa of African Science Academies (NASAC) organizes the international conference Water Management Issues in Africa. 

The conference will bring together the best scientists in the field of climate change and water management to exchange ideas and experiences on Water Management Issues in Africa. We invite all excellent African and Dutch scientists with a strong interest in water management issues to send in an abstract for this conference. The conference targets a mix of senior researchers and talented young scientists holding a PhD degree to take part in the programme. 

Deadline abstract submission: 31 October 2011