International Workshop on
Water Scarcity, Governance and Study Approach
July 11-12 2016 Xi’an, China
Water scarcity is a long-lasting problem that threatening the human beings all over the world, especially in Northwest China. To conquer this insurmountable challenge, academic cooperation on the governance and study approaches of water resources from home and abroad are of great academic value and social significance. An interdisciplinary delegation is convoked between local experts from Shaanxi Normal University and experts from Canada, Australia and Japan, to exchange on different aspects of governance and study approach of water resources.
The workshop will be held on 11^th -12^th July, 2016 at Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China. Scholars, professionals and students are highly welcomed to participate and contribute to the topic of water scarcity, governance and study approaches. The workshop agenda please see the annex.
Annex
International Workshop on Water Scarcity, Governance and Study Approach
July 11-12, 2016, Xi’an, China
Location: Minxing Room, Chongwu Building, Yanta Campus
Workshop Agenda

Monday: 11 July 2016

Representatives arrive in Xi’an.

Tuesday: 12 July 2016

 
 
14:00 Welcoming Address Prof. Fang Lan, Northwest Institute of Historical Environment and Socio-Economic Development
 
Sessions 1: World experience and research approach on water scarcity
 
14:30 World experience and research approach on water scarcity
Statistical Approaches to Water Management
Prof. Robert Sheehen, Coastal Carolina University, USA
Household water conservation in Kelowna
Prof. Johannus Janmaat, University of British Columbia, Canada
Water scarcity and water safety: Key issues of western China's sustainable development
Prof. Fang Lan, Northwest Institute of Historical Environment and Socio-Economic Development, Shaanxi Normal university, China
Designing a sustainable personalized payment for environmental services: what could we learn from previous PES projects？
Zi Siqing, University of Giessen Ph/D students, Germany
 
Session 2: Governance and research approach on water scarcity in China
16:30 Governance and research approach on water scarcity in China
Digital history and management institution of Yellow River
Research Associate Pan Wei, Northwest Institute of Historical Environment and Socio-Economic Development, Shaanxi Normal University, China
KobayashiI, Yuga, Japan
Exploring Northwestern China’s agriculture water saving strategy based on water use efficiency and its influencing factors
Dr. Mu Lan, Northwest Institute of Historical Environment and Socio-Economic Development, Shaanxi Normal University
Research on spatial cooperative effect of water resources utilization and economic development in Northwest China
Dr. Song Wenfei, Northwest Institute of Historical Environment and Socio-Economic Development, Shaanxi Normal University
Governance of water scarcity and sustainable development in China
Dr. Ding Xiaohui, Northwest Institute of Historical Environment and Socio-Economic Development, Shaanxi Normal University
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Round table discussion
Moderator:  Prof. Fang Lan