Objectives

Objectives of the conference

Throughout history, human societies have gravitated toward water sources, recognizing them as vital resources essential for well-being. This acknowledgment has led to the understanding that water is the most crucial resource for life. Over time, humans have discovered various forms of water, including river water, groundwater, and desalinated seawater and brackish water. This diversification has spurred extensive research and efforts to preserve and extract water from the Earth, as well as to desalinate seawater.

As a result, water has evolved into not just a fundamental resource for life, but also an economic and social model, gaining significance in international studies and relations. However, climate change and human activities are currently increasing pressure on global water resources. Global warming disrupts hydrological cycles, altering rainfall patterns, increasing the frequency of droughts and floods, and affecting evaporation rates. These changes heighten the variability of water availability, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.

Moreover, human activities contribute to the degradation of both the quality and quantity of water resources. Overexploitation of groundwater and pollution of rivers diminish the resilience of aquatic ecosystems and limit access to drinking water for many communities. These combined factors jeopardize the sustainability of water resources, making integrated water management essential to address future challenges.

In this context, the Saoura Oasis is currently experiencing significant environmental changes due to prolonged droughts, devastating flash floods, and pollution. The Saoura Valley, one of the most representative desert valleys of the Quaternary period in the Algerian Sahara, is notable for its rich biodiversity.

To address these pressing issues, Tahri Mohamed Bechar University, in collaboration with the Chemistry and Environmental Science Laboratory, the Law and Development Laboratory, and the Laboratory of Biological Resources and Food Security, is organizing an international conference on water resources and environmental changes from April 12 to 14, 2025. This event aims to foster constructive and in-depth scientific dialogue among researchers and stakeholders, providing a platform for speakers to contribute to discussions on enhancing sustainable water resource management.