The International Symposium on Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in arid and semi-arid regions is sponsored and organized by International Water Resources Association (IWRA), International Association of hydrological Science (IASH) and XiĄŻan University of Technology. The objective is to bring together experts from different disciplines to present results on describing water resources in arid and semi-arid regions and discriminating among impacts caused by climate change and human activities, to exchange experiences about special methods for water resources assessment and management in these regions and response of eco-hydrology for water resources sustainability by balancing water for humans and nature, so that we ensure the sustainable development of human society.

    Nearly everywhere, water crises threaten the security, stability and environment sustainability of nations. No one needs to be reminded of enormous and increasing challenges facing the world from the water problems. The objective of the symposium is to exchange the knowledge and technology in water resources in arid and semi-arid regions, to research the limitations and problems of current methods, and to propose innovative strategies, novel techniques and methodologies for water resources development and management.