Rencontres régionales ERc (Hauts de France)
2019-11-25 00:00 - 2019-11-26 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Amiens, 93 rue du Hocquet, Amiens, 80000, France
Vous avez sans doute entendu parler des premières Rencontres régionales ERc qui auront lieu les 25 et 26 novembre prochains.

Cela peut vous intéresser.
Quelques exemples parmi les 55 séances proposées :
– Patrimoine géologique et séquence ERc : enjeux, menaces et opportunités.
– Retour d’expérience sur la réalisation des mesures ERc en carrière
– Mesures en faveur du patrimoine géologique : exemple d’une ancienne carrière en Normandie
– L’application de la séquence ERc dans les plans/programmes et projets sur les zones boisées
– La séquence ERc appliquée à la prévention des inondations
– Contrôle des prescriptions relatives aux installations classées
– Conflits entre continuités écologiques et infrastructures de transport en Hauts-de-France : de la modélisation à l’action
– Table ronde : solidarité des territoires

Consultez le programme (pdf online) et inscrivez-vous à partir du lien suivant :
https://tinyurl.com/ERc-Actus

Attention, nombre de places limité et clôture des inscriptions au plus tard le 25 octobre 2019 !
Au plaisir de vous y RencontrERc !

L’équipe projet ERc
Service Eau et Nature
DREAL Hauts-de-France
56, rue Jules Barni – 80 040 Amiens CEDEX 1

BEODay 2019
2019-11-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Hove van Herpelgem, Avelgemstraat 31, Kluisbergen, 9690, Belgium
On 28 November, the STEREO team is organizing its annual Belgian Earth Observation Day (BEODay in short). As always, STEREO research teams will present their progress, and we will bring some interesting and important news as well. If you’re interested in Earth Observations, this is the event for you.

Good Soil
2019-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 | IBGE, Avenue du Port 86C / 3000, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium
More details about the program and the registration: go on the Nl or Fr website pages

Symposium on Soil Erosion: Connecting Science, Policy and Practice
2019-12-05 00:00 - 2019-12-06 23:59 | VAC Leuven, Diestsepoort 6, Leuven, 3000, Belgium

Databank Ondergrond Vlaanderen - Studiedag
2019-12-13 00:00 - 23:59 | VAC Gent, Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 70, Gent, 9000
Studiedag 13 december 2019

De Visie 2030 voor Databank Ondergrond Vlaanderen wordt voorgesteld !
De virtuele boring maakt binnenkort gebruik van de nieuwste versies van de 3D modellen, G3Dv3 en H3D.
Alle nieuwe realisaties worden toegelicht en standpunten van de diverse sprekers komen aan bod.

In de voormiddag vinden twee parallelle sessies plaats:

Een nieuw geologisch en hydrogeologisch 3D model van Vlaanderen, G3Dv3 en H3D
Een praktische toelichting van de nieuwste mogelijkheden en data van DOV, geïllustreerd vanuit de verschillende thema’s

In de namiddag is er een plenaire sessie:

DOV verbindt, ontwikkelt en verspreidt data, informatie en kennis over de bodem en ondergrond van Vlaanderen. Stand van zaken en uitdagingen voor de toekomst. Diverse spelers in de DOV netwerkorganisatie aan het woord.

Plaats van het evenement:

VAC Gent (Virginie Lovelinggebouw), Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 70, 9000 Gent

Het Virginie Lovelinggebouw bevindt zich vlakbij het station van Gent Sint Pieters. We raden je dan ook aan om met het openbaar vervoer te komen.
Deelname aan de studiedag is gratis, maar het aantal plaatsen in beperkt. Schrijf je tot 29/11/2019 in via deze link.

Deelname aan de studiedag is gratis, maar het aantal plaatsen in beperkt.

Conference IAH entitled: Groundwater drought and abstraction in Europe
2020-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Vivaqua, Boulevard de l'Impératrice,17-19, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Groundwater drought and abstraction in Europe: sustainability now and in the future? Conference given by Anne Van Loon

In this study, we present the results of the analysis of groundwater droughts induced and modified by groundwater abstractioncompared to a near-natural baseline. We show that abstraction can lower groundwaterlevels to below drought thresholds in summers with high demand (during heatwaves), but these human-induced droughts are quickly alleviated in our wet NW European climate. However, under climate change and increased water demand scenarios, we might want toadopt a revised abstraction plan to prevent these human-induced groundwater droughts, in order to minimise longer-term impacts on groundwater storage and alleviate potential delays in drought recovery.With a conceptual model, we test under which conditions additional abstractions push the groundwater system into longer drought and how a short-term sustainable abstraction plan can prevent this. In the context of the European Groundwater Drought Initiative (GDI), we compare different climates and groundwater use and management scenarios in Europe. We conclude that for safeguarding Europe’s drinking water supply (c 65% from groundwater), management strategies need to consider short-term sustainability of groundwater abstraction to ensure future water availability.

Après la réunion, un verre de l’amitié sera servi.

Pour l’organisation pratique de la réunion, nous vous demandons de confirmer votre présence en remplissant ce formulaire avant le 10 janvier 2020: https://forms.gle/QDPEXVb5oacfhTD26

Si vous désirez apporter un point à l’ordre du jour de l’AG, vous avez la possibilité de le mentionner dans le formulaire.

Slope processes in challenging environments – tools, approaches and perspectives - WORKSHOP
2020-03-11 13:30 - 17:00 | RMCA, Leuvensesteenweg 13, Tervuren, 3080, Belgium
Slope processes and the hazards they pose affect landscapes and societies at variable spatial and temporal scales. Their study relies on the combination of various tools and approaches. Remote sensing – space-borne, aerial or field-based – often plays a major role. When it comes to studying these processes in challenging environments (i.e., remote, steep topography, context of data-scarcity, etc.), common research strategies need to be questioned.Combining expert talks and a poster session, this workshop aims at offering an opportunity to foster exchanges of ideas and experiences among experts, students and young researchers (PhD and postdocs) regarding the study of slope processes in challenging environments.

Website and flyer

7e Vlaams-Nederlandse natuursteendagen
2020-03-12 09:30 - 2020-03-13 14:30 | Hof Van Liere – Stadscampus UAntwerpen, Prinsstraat 13, Antwerpen, 2000, Belgium
De algemene doelstelling van de Vlaams-Nederlandse natuursteendagen is het delen van kennis en ervaringen over de omgang met natuursteen in gebouwen en de gebouwde omgeving. De natuursteendag wordt georganiseerd voor een breed publiek dat professioneel geïnteresseerd is in het gebruik van natuursteen. Denk hierbij aan steenhouwers, geologen, architecten, architectuur- en bouwhistorici, aannemers, monumentenzorgers, erfgoedprofessionals, etc.

Met de 7e editie en het thema ‘Pracht en Praal’ zetten we in
2020 onder meer natuursteen in de beeldhouwkunst en ornamentale
architectuur in de kijker. Hiervoor trekt de natuursteendag naar de
Universiteit Antwerpen, de thuisbasis van de opleiding Conservatie en
Restauratie en de opleiding Erfgoed.

Met dank aan de medewerking van Steenmeijer Architecten, Origin Architecture & Engineering, Monument Vandekerckhove, KIK-IRPA.

More details: website

Flyer to download

Lezing 'Stenen liegen niet. Klimaatverandering doorheen de tijd'
2020-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Cosmodrome – Genk, Planetariumweg 18, Genk, 3600, Belgium
LEZING ‘STENEN LIEGEN NIET. KLIMAATVERANDERINGEN DOORHEEN DE TIJD’ door Roland Dreesen Deze lezing neemt je mee naar tropische zeeën, broeierige oerwouden, kurkdroge woestijnen en barre ijsvlakten, die hier – in Limburg – lang geleden voorkwamen en misschien ooit nog eens kunnen terugkomen.

Meer info -> zie webpagina

Day of the Young Soil Scientist 2020
2020-04-02 09:30 - 16:30 | Palace of Academies, Rue Ducale 1, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Day of the Young Soil Scientist 2020 – 02-04-2020
Dear SSSB members and supporters,
The day of the young soil scientist is the perfect place to present your work, meet fellow young and senior scientists and learn about what’s new in soil science. This year, we will also reveal the winner of the 1st Young Soil Scientist Award!
The young SSSB board members are delighted to invite you to this years’ edition on April 2nd in the Palace of the Royal Academies in Brussels.
More information, registration and abstract submission can be found on the SSSB website.
We hope to see you all in Brussels.
The organizing team
PS: Also Master students are considered young soil scientists, so do not hesitate to participate and present your MSc thesis work!

MINERANT 2020, 45th International Fair for Minerals and Fossils in Antwerp, Belgium
2020-05-09 - 2020-05-10 | Antwerp Expo, Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 191, Antwerpen, Belgium
Rond deze tijd van het jaar verwachten jullie een aankondiging voor onze volgende MINERANT-beurs, maar … juist, Corona gooit roet in het eten en ook onze beurs ontsnapt er niet aan, dus: MINERANT is dit jaar tot onze spijt afgelast !

More information: check the website

The Future of Sand, a long term perspective
2020-05-14
First announcement. #KNGMG, #INGEOKRING, Central Dredging Association – CEDA are proud to present a symposium on: ‘The Future of Sand, a long term perspective‘. May 14, 2020 in Delft. Key note speakers Pascal P. and Vera Van Lancker. Registration will open early March. Reduced registration fees for KNGMG, INGEOKRING and CEDA-NL members. #sand, #geology, #tudelft

Clay Conference 2020
2020-06-08 00:00 - 2020-06-11 23:59 | Nancy, 1 Place de la République, Nancy, 54000, France
8th International Conference on Clays in Natural and Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement, to be held from 8-11 June 2020. The Organising Committee invite all scientists, engineers and PhD students involved in the field of Clays in natural and engineered barriers for radioactive waste confinement to submit their proposals for oral presentations or posters communications during the next Clay Conference. Submission is now open until November 15th 2019, midnight (Paris time).

2nd edition of the Quarries alive International Conference
2020-06-24 00:00 - 2020-06-26 23:59 | University of Liège – Sart Tilman, 14 Allée du 6 Août, Liège, Liège, 4000, Belgium
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of the Quarries alive International Conference will be held at the University of Liège, Belgium, June 24-26, 2020, with the theme “Quarries as opportunity for biodiversity and ecosystem services – A European approach”. The conference aims to create a bridge between quarry and biodiversity projects. The goal is to create an interdisciplinary gathering to exchange experiences from scientific research projects, technical engineering approaches and innovative pilot-studies focusing on the enhancement of biodiversity in quarries. We welcome all researchers, practitioners, stakeholders, as well as policy makers, to take part to this conference and share their knowledge. We challenge all actors of the quarrying activity, from ecologists to industrial stakeholders or NGOs working on fulfilling the demand for sustainable exploitation of ressources. The conference is a joint organization between the University of Liège (ULiège), the Belgian Extractive Industry Federation (FEDIEX), and the LIFE in Quarries project team. Please visit the conference website http://www.gembloux.ulg.ac.be/qa2020/ for regular updates or contact us: quarriesalive2020@uliege.be Hope to see you at the conference, Best regards, Kathleen Mercken (On Behalf of the Organization committee)

3rd EUROENGEO2020
2020-09-20 00:00 - 2020-09-24 23:59 | Athens, Aegli Zappiou, Athens, Greece
3rd EUROENGEO2020 is announced for 20-24 September 2020!
The 3rd European Regional Conference of IAEG will be hosted in Athens, Greece, by the IAEG National Group of Greece. The conference will take place from 20th to 24th of September 2020. A European regional conference of IAEG was decided in the last council in South Korea. The activation again of the IAEG regional conference in Europe is a fundamental action for our region. Unfortunately, since the regional conference of IAEG in Europe has been inactive for almost 12 years, we do not have the chance to meet in our region often (the last was five years ago in Torino). Considering that almost half of the members and National Groups (NGs) of IAEG are from European region, we hope that the initiative will become a stable event, involving the scientific and professional community of the same area.

The conference will be organized with the collection of extensive abstracts in order to reduce the complexity of the event due to the limited time. More details about the 3rd European Regional Conference will be available in few days on the conference website. It is our pleasure also to announce that the Executive Office and Council of IAEG for 2020 will be hosted in the occasion of the conference in Athens. The next Richard Wolters Prize competition for 2020 will be moreover presented by IAEG at the occasion of the conference.

Lezing 'Stenen liegen niet. Klimaatverandering doorheen de tijd' / 22-10-2020
2020-10-22 20:00 - 22:00
Lezing ‘Stenen liegen niet. Klimaatverandering doorheen de tijd‘ – donderdag 22 oktober – door Roland Dreesen
Ons huidig klimaat bleef de afgelopen honderden jaren vrij stabiel. Nochtans zijn klimaatschommelingen op geologische tijdschaal, schering en inslag. Geologen tonen je hoe je uit specifieke steensoorten of uit bepaalde structuren of mineralen hierin, belangrijke veranderingen van het klimaat kan afleiden.
Deze lezing neemt je mee naar tropische zeeën, broeierige oerwouden, kurkdroge woestijnen en barre ijsvlakten, die hier (in Limburg) lang geleden voorkwamen… en misschien nog kunnen terugkomen.
Roland Dreesen is gastprofessor binnen het Departement Archeologie van de Universiteit van Genk en vrijwillig onderzoeker verbonden aan de Belgische Geologische Dienst in Brussel en het Gallo-Romeins Museum in Tongeren. Hij is ook al meer dan 20 jaar sterk betrokken bij de publieke ontsluiting en de verdediging van ons aardkundig erfgoed en bij de popularisering van geologie o.m. in Limburg, waar jij mee aan de basis ligt van de oprichting van de Geologische Werkgroep binnen LIKONA.
Praktische informatie
Duur: 2 uren
Prijs: Tickets: € 5/ deelnemer – € 3 / studenten
abonnement Cosmodrome: gratis toegang (liefst wel reserveren via kattevennen@genk.be)
Wanneer? Onderkant formulier: – Donderdag 22 oktober 20u00
Koop tickets: Meer info

Near Surface Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2021 - EAGE
2021-08-29 - 2021-09-02 | Bordeaux, Avenue Jean Gabriel Domergue, Bordeaux, 33300, France
Near Surface Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2021 to be held in Bordeaux, France, from 29 August to 2 September 2021.
We are pleased to announce that this year’s event will be hosted for the first time in Bordeaux, where we’ll introduce the 1st Conference on Hydrogeophysics alongside the 27th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, and the 2nd Conference on Geophysics for Infrastructure Planning, Monitoring and BIM. Without a doubt the main conference and the two parallel meetings cover topics that are of societal relevance for the whole world and our near-surface geoscience community.

We at the division realise the need to organise focused conferences and respond to the need of our members by providing new and attractive topics that can provide an environment to move the science and technology forward while also addressing the need of our society. Bordeaux is a hub for non-destructive testing (NDT) in France and French companies are on the forefront of developing complex infrastructures such as high-speed trains, underground facilities as well as bridges, airports and shipping ports. This is therefore a great opportunity to welcome newcomers to the event, particularly to the Infrastructure Planning, Monitoring and BIM conference. We welcome design and civil engineers, city planners and geotechnical communities to take an active role in the conference after a successful presence in the NSG2019 in the Hague.
Water and natural resources in a rapidly changing climate and their implications to build a resilience society are not hidden from NGOs and governmental bodies. The introduction of the Hydrogeophysics parallel conference aims to connect the science with the public sectors and governmental entities, and I personally welcome these communities attending and exchanging their knowledge and needs with us in Bordeaux.
Website details

48th IAH CONGRESS in Belgium on September 6th – 10th
2021-09-06 - 2021-09-10 | Square Brussels, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Dear Water Experts WELCOME TO BRUSSELS, BELGIUM In September 2018, in Daejeon, South Korea, the Council of the IAH decided to appoint the IAH Belgian National Chapter (the CBH-BCH) to organize the 48th International Congress of 2021. It’s a great honor, a wonderful pleasure and an exciting challenge to organize such an event. So there we go The congress will be held in Brussels, Belgium, from September 6-10 September, 2021, in the very heart of the Belgian and European Capital. The IAH Belgian Chapter is honored to host and invite you to the 48th IAH Congress in Brussels, Belgium in 2021. We our looking forward to be inspired by your contributions on the following topics: Groundwater/surface water interaction Hydrogeochemistry, groundwater age tracing, paleogroundwater and isotopes in hydrogeology Groundwater contamination Hydrogeophysics Groundwater and climate change Geothermal and hydro-energy Karst and fractured rock hydrogeology Managed aquifer recharge Mineral and thermal waters Regional groundwater systems and transboundary aquifers Coastal aquifers Urban groundwater Groundwater and ecosystems Advances in forward and inverse groundwater modeling and open source tools for computational subsurface hydrology Advances in experimental and field methods in hydrogeology and for understanding of the critical zone Groundwater governance, policy and management Sustainable groundwater exploitation and well management
