This conference will provide an international forum to consider key issues related to water rights, the adequate distribution of water (including the application of water science and technology), and sustainable provision of sanitation services. Topics on the agenda include: water resource management; wastewater treatment; international water law and rights; developmental and strategic planning; socioeconomic impacts; and water and wastewater technology.  

dates: 2-4 May 2005  
location: Ramallah, Israel  
additional: Palestinian Authority  
contact: Palestine Academy for Science and Technology and Palestinian Water Authority  
e-mail: conference@palestineacademy.org  
www: http://www.palestineacademy.org/wconf/