Second World Irrigation Forum , 06-12 November 2016 , Chiang Mai, Thailand

Second World Irrigation Forum , 06-12 November 2016 , Chiang Mai, Thailand
Tuesday, March 15, 2016

ICID provides a unique platform for multi-stakeholder in World Irrigation Forum (WIF) for sharing and learning by engaging in issues of interest at global level. The World Irrigation Forum stimulates and promotes multi-disciplinary discussions towards sustainable solution to water management in agriculture through: • Exchange of latest irrigation & drainage policies, practices, innovations and technologies; • Exploring and formulating concrete inter-disciplinary proposals; • Development of liaison/ collaboration among various national / international institutions / organizations/ private sector working for irrigated agriculture; and • Advocacy for political commitments. The Second World Irrigation Forum (WIF2), together with 67th International Executive Council (IEC) Meeting in coordination with host Thai National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (THAICID) will be held during 6-12 November 2016 at Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main theme of the WIF2 is “Water management in a changing World: Role of Irrigation in Sustainable Food Production” with the three sub-themes: (1) Sub-Theme 1: Key actors in balancing water, food energy and ecology; (2) Sub-Theme 2: Management of climatic extremes with focus on floods and droughts; and (3) Sub-Theme 3: Key and smart actions to alleviate hunger and poverty through irrigation and drainage. WIF2 is the largest business event relating to agriculture, water and the environment. This mega event will provide a special opportunity for corporates to show case their products and services. Various stakeholders/governments are invited to organize events, such as: Technical Session; International Workshops; Side Events; Roundtable Discussions; Capacity development events; Ministerial Meetings; and Exhibitions. Online Extended Abstract submission is now open at: https://www.easychair.org/ conferences/?conf=fwif2016 Please contact: Dr. Somkiat Prajamwong, Secretary General of THAICID, (Director of Project Management, Royal Irrigation Department), Thai National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (THAICID), 811 Samsen Road, Thanon-NakornchaiSriDusit Bangkok 10300, Thailand. Tel: +662 243 7883; Fax: +662 243 7883; E-mail: thaicid@hotmail.com; info@ worldirrigationforum.net; Website: http:// www.worldirrigationforum.net