introduction

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This international conference aims to offer a multi-disciplinary platform for water experts and professionals, within and outside of the region, to exchange their views and research findings on a wide range of water problems in Asia. It will be an excellent opportunity for hydrologists from developed and developing countries around the globe to meet and jointly search for more effective and science-based solutions for water management in Asian countries.


			Asia is the most heavily populated continent in the world and over one-third of global inhabitants live in China and India. Although the region is characterized by enormous diversities in culture and language within the region, almost all Asian countries face many similar difficulties and challenges for socio-economic development. The majority of them are developing countries under tremendous pressure of ever-increasing populations, and as a matter of fact, the global population growth has largely occurred in the developing world. Moreover, in their path to modernity and prosperity, these countries have been inevitably experiencing massive urbanization and industrialization. Therefore, no matter what natural conditions exist, population pressure and societal transformations have brought numerous resource and environmental problems to Asian countries, among which water is one of the biggest issues across the region. Besides the human factors, the Asian Monsoon climate also makes water problems even more complicated and challenging. Finding solutions for managing water resources plays a vital role in putting Asia’s development on a sustainable track.