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| IAHR APD 2016 (Sri Lanka, August 28-31, 2016) |
| Author: 系统管理员Source: Updated: 2014-08-28 |
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20th Congress of the Asia Pacific Division of the International Association for Hydro Environment Engineering & Research Date: August 28-31, 2016 Venue: Colombo, Sri Lanka Invitation: It is our honor and privilege to invite you to the 20th Congress of the Asia Pacific Division of the International Association for Hydro Environment Engineering and Research, to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2016. It is the first time this Congress is being held in Sri Lanka, a land that possesses a 2500 year old Hydraulic civilization. The rainwater reservoirs developed in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura (437 BC-845 AD) & Polonnaruwa (846 AD-1302 AD) are even today fully functional working systems, irrigating large areas of land. The finest example of the ingenuity of the Sri Lankan irrigation engineering is the invention of the "Biso-kotuwa" (meaning queen's enclosure) in 3rd century B.C. Biso-kotuwa is the equivalent of the modern valve-pit, which operates in the regulation of the outward flow of water. Hence it is opportune to have this important Hydro Environmental Congress in Sri Lanka. In an era of rapid global change, lessons from the past, the situation at present and the forecast for the future will play a lead role in Water Engineering Research. This theme therefore will provide a forum for high quality scientific papers, presentations and discussion. Sri Lanka was voted by Lonely Planet the best tourist destination in 2013. Hence it will not only be a forum for intellectual and scientific discourse in the field of Water Engineering Research but also will bring in the flavor and spice Sri Lanka has to offer. Imagine an environment where beautiful sun drenched beaches are a stroll away, but cooler climes where the world抯 best tea is grown is 3 hours away, reminisces of by gone civilizations including their major hydraulic endeavors are about 3 to 4 hours away and last but not least the wild life in their natural habitat including the jumbo Elephant 4 hours away, and that is what the pearl of the Indian Ocean Sri Lanka will offer. With its spices, variety of tropical fruits, vegetables and its sea food, character and vibrancy, Sri Lanka is indeed an amazing country that will enchant you. In 2016, the IAHR APD will also be celebrating its 20th birthday. Hence, we invite you to join us for this important Congress as a participant, a presenter or an accompanying person, as we also celebrate the 20th Congress of the IAHR APD, in this exotic land, the wonder of Asia and place you have to visit. Theme: Water in the Past, Water in the present and Water for the future Key Dates:
Contacts: Dr. Gregory Shahane De Costa Dr Ajith Dolage |
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