IWA Conference on Sustainable Coastal and Estuarine Development

About this event

The IWA Conference on Sustainable Coastal and Estuarine Development, organized by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in partnership with the International Water Association (IWA), is set to take place at the National Institute of Ocean Technology in Chennai, India. This conference will emphasize the theme Sustainable Water Solutions through Innovative Technologies and Advancing Coastal Resilience. It aims to gather a diverse group of participants, including leading scientists, policymakers, engineers, industry professionals, and researchers, to share knowledge and explore the latest approaches for sustainable management of coastal and inland water resources.Focusing on key areas such as Sustainable Coastal and Estuarine Development (SCED) and Lake and Reservoir Management (LRM), the conference will address the pressing challenges posed by dynamic shoreline processes, climate variability, sea-level rise, and infrastructure development. Attendees can expect technical sessions that cover critical topics including sediment transport dynamics, coastal erosion and accretion, inlet stability, and ecosystem health. Moreover, innovative engineering interventions that support resilience, livelihoods, biodiversity, and economic growth will be discussed. The conference will facilitate interdisciplinary solutions aimed at maintaining ecological balance and improving water quality in coastal and inland systems through plenary lectures, technical presentations, and collaborative discussions.This conference builds on the foundation laid by the 1st International Conference on Coastal Reservoirs and Sustainable Water Management, which took place in 2023 at Hohai University in Nanjing, China, focusing on innovative solutions for global water challenges. The IWA SCED and LRM Specialist Groups are dedicated to advancing research and best practices for the sustainable management of coastal and estuarine environments, water security, and climate change adaptation, among oth