Pan African Chemistry Network Sustainable Water Conference

25 - 28 August 2009
University of Nairobi, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, Chiromo Campus, Nairobi, Kenya

 

Africa is acutely sensitive to water issues. Several countries have lost as much as 25% of their water resources from their lakes and reservoirs. 

The state of the ground water is poorly mapped and the pattern of rainfall is changing due to climatic change. 

Above all, Africa has a rapidly growing population that needs water for food production and industrial uses.

About the conference

The conference will therefore review critical water issues and will cover both theoretical and applied water knowledge. Sessions will include:

• Water quality and contamination
• Water usage for human consumption, industrial use, recreation and agriculture
• Sustainable water management and treatment: recycling & use, desalination, treatment processes, infrastructure, planning & management and purification technology
• Climate change and water      

Event Subject(s) include:

• Analytical
• Biosciences
• Environment, Sustainability & Energy
• Industry & Technology
• Materials & Polymers
• Organic
• Physical      

Opening Ceremony

H.E. Mr Joaquim Chissano
Chairperson, Africa Forum for Former 
African Heads of State and Government, 
South Africa 

Mr Michael Mack
Chief Executive Officer, Syngenta

Dr Richard Pike
Chief Executive Officer, RSC

Other important members of the Kenya government have been also invited.

Confirmed Speakers

• Dr Simon Cook, Basin Focal Projects, CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food
• Dr Kevin McGuigan, The Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
• Mr Steve Ntifo, Environmental and Science Adviser, Water UK
• Professor Eric Odada, Geology Department, University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Dr Ruth Mitei, Global Water Initiative East Africa, CRS, Kenya
• Ms Alison Sapiets, Environmental Safety Group, Syngenta, UK
• Professor Rodney Townsend, European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry, UK
• Professor Shem Wandiga, Chemistry Department, University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Professor Paul Worsfold, Earth, Ocean & Environ. Sci. School, University of Plymouth, UK