Conference on Water Management Policy Aspects
14 April 2003 - 16 April 2003
Cyprus
The Agricultural Research Institute (A.R.I.) Nicosia, Cyprus, has been selected by the European Union as a Center of Excellence. Within the framework of this project the EU is supporting the establishment of a network aimed at promoting the effective and sustainable management of the scarce water resources in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
To promote the network a consultation meeting of related scientists from the EU-Mediterranean countries, other EU countries and pre-accession states took place in Cyprus between 11-13 May, 2001. A second meeting is now organized in Lefkosia (14-16 April 2003)
The results of the first meeting will be further discussed in this meeting. A committee will be formed with a task to develop an Integrated Policy Management System aiming to promote efficient and effective water management practices. Various options for the best uses of the limited water resources in the various countries will be proposed. All information will be continually available through Internet.
The system to be developed will be based on a wide range of water management options under one decision tool. Such options include:
* Source and Cost of the water (Conventional and non-conventional water resources)., * Optimization of water allocation and investment in water efficient technologies and practices at the users level. The latter is of particular importance for the agricultural users. The majority of Euro-Mediterranean countries are using more than 70% of their water resources in agriculture., * Effective water use., * Pricing of water.
During the first two days presentation and discussion will take place. All participants are invited to present the Water Management Policy system of their countries or one of the topics presented in the next page. The presentation will be limited between 20 and 30 minutes.
The third day will be devoted to visit governmental water works supplying water either for irrigation and/or domestic, purposes and nearby interesting archaeological sites.
The international travel, hotel accommodation (full board) and travelling within Cyprus will be covered by the Agricultural Research Institute. The available funds could cover the expenses of one participant per country. Participants willing to cover their expenses are welcome.
For more information, consult the ARI website: http://www.ari.gov.cy(opens in new window)
To promote the network a consultation meeting of related scientists from the EU-Mediterranean countries, other EU countries and pre-accession states took place in Cyprus between 11-13 May, 2001. A second meeting is now organized in Lefkosia (14-16 April 2003)
The results of the first meeting will be further discussed in this meeting. A committee will be formed with a task to develop an Integrated Policy Management System aiming to promote efficient and effective water management practices. Various options for the best uses of the limited water resources in the various countries will be proposed. All information will be continually available through Internet.
The system to be developed will be based on a wide range of water management options under one decision tool. Such options include:
* Source and Cost of the water (Conventional and non-conventional water resources)., * Optimization of water allocation and investment in water efficient technologies and practices at the users level. The latter is of particular importance for the agricultural users. The majority of Euro-Mediterranean countries are using more than 70% of their water resources in agriculture., * Effective water use., * Pricing of water.
During the first two days presentation and discussion will take place. All participants are invited to present the Water Management Policy system of their countries or one of the topics presented in the next page. The presentation will be limited between 20 and 30 minutes.
The third day will be devoted to visit governmental water works supplying water either for irrigation and/or domestic, purposes and nearby interesting archaeological sites.
The international travel, hotel accommodation (full board) and travelling within Cyprus will be covered by the Agricultural Research Institute. The available funds could cover the expenses of one participant per country. Participants willing to cover their expenses are welcome.
For more information, consult the ARI website: http://www.ari.gov.cy(opens in new window)